fire-resistive

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fire-resistive - difficult to burn

fire-resistant, fire-resisting, fire-retardant

incombustible, noncombustible - not capable of igniting and burning

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NFPA theorizes that high-rises are more likely to have fire-resistive construction and wet pipe sprinklers to limit flame spread.

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Influence of heat-stable filler on the thermal shielding performance of water-based intumescent fire-resistive coating for structural steel applications--Ravindra G.

March JCTR features acid-resistant organic coatings review and 2016 first place Roon Award paper

Fire-Resistive Panels: shall be 2 x 2 x 5/8 or 2 x 4 x 5/8 fire-resistive UL labeled directional or non-directional fissured lay-in panels equal to Fire Guard Fissured 896 or 895 or Fireguard Cortege 824 or 823 by Armstrong.

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Cover windows, attic openings, eave vents and sub-floor vents with fire-resistive material such as 1/2-inch or thicker plywood.

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In addition, specially designed fire safes with very high fire-resistive ratings are being installed in locations where fire protection may be marginal.

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Abstract The influence of nano-boron nitride (BN) with a multilayered structure on the anti-aging property of fire-resistive coatings was studied.

Influence of nano-boron nitride on anti-aging property of waterborne fire-resistive coatings

Any in-service penetration of a fire-resistive wall or floor assembly compromises its ability to function as a passive fire barrier.

New safety criteria for Sharjah buildings

The low fire-resistive styrene installation is what is burning fast, so when these facades catch fire, for whatever reason, the flames quickly and completely engulf the entire facade like a roman candle.

Fire safety is a hot topic

This design guide was commissioned by the MBMA to consolidate and present the available information on common fire-resistant construction practices for metal building systems and the twelve existing MBMA sponsored fire-resistive rated assemblies.

MBMA Releases Fire Resistance Design Guide for Metal Building Systems

Topics include building heights and areas, types of construction, fire-resistive construction, interior finishes, accessibility, interior environment, energy efficiency, roofs and walls, and more related topics.

Building codes illustrated; a guide to understanding the 2009 international building code, 3d ed

A new Fire-Resistive Phase Change Material developed by Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Organic thermal material changes phase, stalls fire

In addition to fire-resistive assemblies testing, UL's Fire Safety division offers a full range of testing for fire-resisting and fire-stopping products.