Fire Load 03
Fire Load 03 : The fire load of a space or occupancy is the expected amount of combustible materials in the area or space under consideration. It can generally be expressed in the terms of the weight of the total combustibles per square foot of the occupancy in relation to their heat producing capability in the calories or BTUs. Most fuels, such as wood fibers petroleum products, books, papers and furniture may be rated in BTUs per pound and the fire load thereby generally computed. However, construction in or ventilation of the space may produce substantial variables. Predictions can only be general. American and British laboratories have produced standard time-temperature curves for various classes of occupancies based upon calculated fire loads which may be utilized for references
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