Glossary / noncombustible

noncombustible

A material that does not ignite or burn in standard tests such as ASTM E136. Concrete, steel, and gravel are typical examples. It is stricter than ignition-resistant.

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Related

• ignition resistant
• zone 0
• Fire-resistant plants are not noncombustible
• Fire-resistant is not fireproof

Where this term is used

76 guides use this term.

• Artificial turf in Zone 0
• ASTM E119 versus a WUI wall test
• Bird blocks, boxed soffit, or unvented attic
• California AB 38 seller disclosure
• California FAIR Plan
• Char rate
• Chimney spark arrestors
• Colorado CWRC versus Oregon R327 versus California CWUIC

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