Which type of building construction is shipped to the location in which it is to be installed and may be constructed from steel shipping containers?

• A. Type VI structure
• B. Type IV structure
• C. Factory-built home
• D. Residential care home

Answer: (C)

Off-site manufacturing and shipment of completed sections to the job site is the hallmark of factory-built construction. This approach allows modules to be built in a controlled factory environment and then transported—and often assembled on site—into a finished building. Steel shipping containers can be repurposed as the modular units that make up such a structure, which is why this option best fits the description.

The other terms describe occupancy or specific structural systems rather than how the building is delivered and assembled. A heavy timber or other fixed structural type refers to the construction material and fire-resistance characteristics, not the factory-built nature. An occupancy like a residential care home denotes function, not how the building is constructed or brought to the site. Therefore, factory-built home is the best match.