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conical roof

A roof in the shape of an inverted cone, usually atop a cylindrical tower; also called a candle-snuffer roof, or […]

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congregate residence

A building (or portion thereof) containing facilities for living, sanitation, and sleeping as required by the applicable building code; may

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conglomerate

Rock consisting of rounded pebbles which are cemented together with a finer material.

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conflagration hazard

The risk involved in the spread of fire by exterior exposure to and from adjoining structures or buildings.

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confined concrete

A concrete which has closely-spaced special transverse reinforcement which restrains the concrete in directions perpendicular to the applied stress.

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