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noncombustible
A material that, in the form in which it is used and under normal conditions anticipated, will not ignite, burn, support combustion, or release flammable vapors when subjected to fire or heat. Materials that are reported as passing ASTM E 136, StandardTestMethodforBehaviorofMaterialsinaVerticalTubeFurnaceat750°C, shall be considered noncombustible materials.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Fire safety
- Category: Prevention & protection
- Company: NFPA
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