fire hazard
Potential ignition source
A fire hazard is something that increases the risk of fire or makes an existing fire more dangerous.
The term applies to conditions, materials, or behaviors: Oily rags in the garage are a fire hazard, blocked emergency exits, faulty wiring.
Fire inspectors identify fire hazards; insurance companies charge more for them.
- flammable materialsSubstances prone to ignition
- wildfiresUncontrolled outdoor blazes
- flammableProne to ignition
- propaneFlammable hydrocarbon fuel
- property damageHarm to possessions
arson · flash point · smoke alarms · blocked exit · loss of life · combustion · methane · butane · frayed wires · cheatgrass · sprinkler systems · overheated · spontaneous combustion · surge protector · inspector · exit · warning · kindling
- hazardstoxin, contamination, poison, carcinogen, toxic fumes
- chemical hazardspoisoning, neurotoxin, carcinogenicity, fumes, vapors
- fire insurancesmoke damage, premiums, coverage limits, underwriting, policies
- Safety Termssafe, unsafe, hazardous, dangerous, risky
- safety signswarning sign, warning signs, danger sign, caution sign, warning labels
- workplace hazardsstress, burnout, overwork, back pain, harassment
fire hazardfireproof
Unable to ignite
fire retardant · fire resistant · fire protection · fire safety · fire safe
fire hazardsafety feature
Protective design element
safety measure · safeguard · risk mitigation · safety compliance