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Frame construction (ISO)

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-001582

A classification of building construction, as defined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), where the exterior walls are constructed of wood or other combustible materials. This construction type typically carries a higher fire risk compared to more fire-resistive materials like masonry or concrete. ISO's classification system influences property insurance rates and underwriting decisions.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-001582
FieldInsurance and risk management
AbbreviationISO
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-INS-001582",
  "term": "Frame construction (ISO)",
  "field": "Insurance and risk management",
  "definition": "A classification of building construction, as defined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), where the exterior walls are constructed of wood or other combustible materials. This construction type typically carries a higher fire risk compared to more fire-resistive materials like masonry or concrete. ISO's classification system influences property insurance rates and underwriting decisions.",
  "abbreviation": "ISO",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/frame-construction-iso/"
}

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