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fire section

A sprinklered area within a building, separated from other areas by a noncombustible construction having a fire-resistance rating of at […]

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fire screen

Any screen set in front of a fireplace to prevent flying sparks or embers from entering the room.

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fire safety plan

A description of the fire drill and evacuation procedures for a building in accordance with applicable administrative requirements.

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fireroom

A term occasionally used in colonial times in America for any room having a fireplace.

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fire risk

1. The probability that a fire will occur. 2. The potential for harm to life and damage to property resulting

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fire-retardant wood

Lumber and plywood which has been impregnated, under pressure, with mineral salts; in the event of fire, the burning wood

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