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Noncombustible construction (ISO)

Term · Insurance and risk management · MLC-T-INS-002322

A classification of building construction, as defined by the Insurance Services Office (ISO), where the exterior walls, floors, and roof are made of noncombustible materials. This type of construction resists fire spread and limits structural damage during a fire event. Materials such as concrete, steel, and masonry are characteristic of noncombustible construction, which influences property insurance rates due to reduced fire risk.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-INS-002322
FieldInsurance and risk management
AbbreviationISO
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-INS-002322",
  "term": "Noncombustible 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, floors, and roof are made of noncombustible materials. This type of construction resists fire spread and limits structural damage during a fire event. Materials such as concrete, steel, and masonry are characteristic of noncombustible construction, which influences property insurance rates due to reduced fire risk.",
  "abbreviation": "ISO",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/insurance/noncombustible-construction-iso/"
}

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