What term means materials that can ignite and sustain fire?

What term means materials that can ignite and sustain fire?

• A. Combustibles
• B. Occupancy Classification
• C. Design Discharge
• D. Grade Plane

Answer: (A)

Combustibles are materials that can ignite and sustain a fire. These fuels—such as wood framing, paper, textiles, and many plastics—are capable of burning and contributing to a fire’s growth. Distinguishing combustible from noncombustible materials helps determine fire load and the level of sprinkler protection required in a residential system. The other terms refer to different concepts: occupancy classification deals with how the space is used, design discharge relates to the water output of sprinklers, and grade plane is a measurement reference, not a term for materials that burn.

Combustibles are materials that can ignite and sustain a fire. These fuels—such as wood framing, paper, textiles, and many plastics—are capable of burning and contributing to a fire’s growth. Distinguishing combustible from noncombustible materials helps determine fire load and the level of sprinkler protection required in a residential system. The other terms refer to different concepts: occupancy classification deals with how the space is used, design discharge relates to the water output of sprinklers, and grade plane is a measurement reference, not a term for materials that burn.