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FLAME SPREAD RATING Definition & Legal Meaning

Definition & Citations:

A measure of how far flames spread and how fast. The rating can affect how you build a house. It is based on a scale using asbestos cement board with a 0 value and red oak with a 100 value. The US allows a rate of 25 for partitions.

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