noncombustibility
Cannot catch fire
Noncombustibility is the quality of being unable to catch fire or burn.
Building codes often require noncombustibility in materials used for structural components, insulation, or fireproofing: The engineer verified the noncombustibility of the wall panels.
The property is tested under specific conditions—extreme heat may eventually break down materials otherwise considered noncombustible.
State of non-reactivity
- unreactivityResistance to chemical change
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
- autoignitionSpontaneous combustion from heat
endothermic · heat absorption · intumescence · flame resistance · self-extinguishing
Fibrous fireproofing mineral
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
- gypsumHydrated calcium sulfate
vermiculite · perlite · calcium silicate · concrete · brick · masonry · glass wool · fire brick
Flame endurance classification
- fire testAssessment of heat resistance
- calorimetryMeasuring heat in reactions
Thermal transfer prevention
- firewallNetwork access control system
- fire doorFlame-resistant building partition
- fire barrierFlame-spread prevention structure
- fire blanketFabric that smothers flames
fireproofing · fire stop · thermal barrier · fire curtain · heat shield · chimney liner
Laws governing structure safety
- fire codesBuilding flame-prevention laws
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
- fire marshalOfficial enforcing burn safety codes
code enforcement · NFPA · certification · fire safety standards · insurance requirements
Element seven, colorless gas
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- argonUnreactive element eighteen
- heliumLightest noble gas
- neonInert illuminating element
halon · blanketing · purging
inertness
State of non-reactivity
- unreactivityResistance to chemical change
- stabilityResistance to displacement
- flash pointIgnition temperature threshold
autoignition · endothermic · heat absorption · intumescence · flame resistance · self-extinguishing
asbestos
Fibrous fireproofing mineral
- fiberglassReinforced woven strand composite
- mineral woolFibrous insulation from melite rock
- rockwoolFibrous stone-based insulation
gypsum · vermiculite · perlite · calcium silicate · concrete · brick · masonry · glass wool · fire brick · cement board
fire rating
Flame endurance classification
- fire testAssessment of heat resistance
- calorimetryMeasuring heat in reactions
insulation
Thermal transfer prevention
- firewallNetwork access control system
- fire doorFlame-resistant building partition
- fire barrierFlame-spread prevention structure
fire blanket · fireproofing · fire stop · thermal barrier · fire curtain · heat shield · chimney liner
building codes
Laws governing structure safety
- fire codesBuilding flame-prevention laws
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- standardsAccepted levels of quality
fire marshal · code enforcement · NFPA · certification · fire safety standards · insurance requirements
nitrogen
Element seven, colorless gas
- carbon dioxideRespiration byproduct, photosynthesis fuel
- argonUnreactive element eighteen
- heliumLightest noble gas
neon · halon · blanketing · purging
noncombustibilitycombustibility
Ability to catch fire
flammability · inflammability · ignitability · explosiveness · volatility
combustibility, noncombustible, combustible, combustion, combust, combusting, combusted, incombustible