Fire-resistant

Able to withstand fire and slow its spread.

Reach for it when reporting tested ability to withstand fire for a defined period or condition

Fire-resistant panels add protection around the community kitchen.

• everyday

  fireproof

  ordinary language is acceptable and the claim is truly supported

  not when Fireproof can imply absolute immunity that no material provides.

• warm

  protected

  a barrier or system reduces exposure

  not when Protected is too vague unless the protection is named.

• professional

  fire-retardant

  a treatment slows ignition or spread

  not when Retardant materials may still burn and differ from resistant assemblies.

• professional

  flame-resistant

  resistance to ignition and flame spread is measured

  not when Flame resistance may not cover heat-driven structural failure.

• professional

  heat-resistant

  high temperature rather than open flame is the hazard

  not when Heat resistance does not prove fire resistance.

• professional

  noncombustible

  the material does not burn under the named standard

  not when Noncombustible is a classification, not a duration rating.

• flammable
• combustible
• fire-vulnerable

• fire-resistant panels

  Fire-resistant panels protect the community kitchen.

• fire-resistant material

  The door uses fire-resistant material around its core.

• fire-resistant construction

  Inspectors verified the fire-resistant construction around the stairwell.

Fire resistance, flame resistance, and noncombustibility are different test claims; use the term supported by the applicable standard.