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Construction deterioration & building durability glossary


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NOMINAL DIMENSION
A dimension greater than a specified masonry dimension by the thickness of a mortar joint, but not more than 1/2 in.

NON-COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL
Any material which will neither ignite nor actively support combustion in air at a temperature of 1200 F when exposed to fire.


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