non-combustible
Resistant to flames
Non-combustible describes materials that do not catch fire or burn under normal conditions: non-combustible building materials, The insulation is rated non-combustible.
Fire codes often require non-combustible construction in commercial buildings.
The term is more technical than fireproof, which suggests complete immunity to fire damage.
Unable to ignite
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
- flame-retardantInhibits ignition and burning
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
- concreteSolid building mixture
brick · stone · gypsum · mineral wool · ceramic · glass · steel · aluminum
Network access control system
- fire barrierFlame-spread prevention structure
- fire stopFlame-blocking building component
- claddingOuter protective layer
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
drywall · sheathing · building code · fire rating · Class A · partition · assembly · enclosure
Stopping combustion before ignition
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- flammabilityEase of catching fire
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
- smoke-freeProhibiting tobacco combustion
fire code · fire marshal · fire spread · emergency egress · fire risk
fireproof
Unable to ignite
- fire-resistantSlow to catch flame
- flame-retardantInhibits ignition and burning
- asbestosFibrous fireproofing mineral
concrete · brick · stone · gypsum · mineral wool · ceramic · glass · steel · aluminum · vermiculite
firewall
Network access control system
- fire barrierFlame-spread prevention structure
- fire stopFlame-blocking building component
- claddingOuter protective layer
insulation · drywall · sheathing · building code · fire rating · Class A · partition · assembly · enclosure · substrate
fire prevention
Stopping combustion before ignition
- fire hazardCombustion danger source
- flammabilityEase of catching fire
- self-extinguishingCeases combustion independently
smoke-free · fire code · fire marshal · fire spread · emergency egress · fire risk
non-combustiblecombustible
Capable of burning
flammable · inflammable · burnable · ignitable · incendiary