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effective fire load
The portion of the total fire load under a given, specific fire scenario of a certain fuel package that would be expected to be released in a design fire incident (units: joules or Btu). This can include transit and/or passenger rail vehicle(s), luggage, fuel, and/or wayside facilities or structures, that, because of the fuel package configuration, separation, and combustion characteristics, would be expected to be released in a design fire incident.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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