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What has increased the fuel load in various occupancies?
What has increased the fuel load in various occupancies?
- The increased use of natural materials like wood
- The decreased use of fire-resistant materials
- The use of plastics and other synthetic materials (correct)
- The increased use of energy-efficient insulation
Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?
Which of the following can be inferred from the given statement?
- Plastics and synthetic materials have replaced traditional materials in construction
- The fuel load in occupancies has remained constant over time
- The use of plastics and synthetic materials is limited to certain types of occupancies
- Plastics and synthetic materials are more flammable than traditional materials (correct)
What does the term 'fuel load' refer to in the context of occupancies?
What does the term 'fuel load' refer to in the context of occupancies?
- The energy efficiency of the building materials used
- The cost of fuel required for the building's operations
- The quantity of combustible materials present in a building (correct)
- The amount of fuel required for heating and cooling systems
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the given text?
Which of the following statements is NOT supported by the given text?
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Which of the following measures could potentially mitigate the increased fuel load due to plastics and synthetic materials?
Which of the following measures could potentially mitigate the increased fuel load due to plastics and synthetic materials?
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