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moderate hazards
Ordinary (moderate) hazard occupancies shall be classified as locations where the quantity and combustibility of Class A combustible materials and Class B flammables is moderate and fires with moderate rates of heat release are expected. These occupancies consist of fire hazards that only occasionally contain Class A combustible materials beyond normal anticipated furnishings and/or the total quantity of Class B flammables typically expected to be present is from 1 gal to 5 gal (3. 8 L to 18. 9 L) in any room or area.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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