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What Is Fire Load, and Why Should You Care?

Cluttered office and storage area filled with cardboard boxes, paper files, shelving and office equipment, illustrating how combustible materials can increase a building’s fire load.

When assessing fire risk in a building, most people think about alarms, extinguishers, or escape routes. But one of the most critical, and often overlooked, factors is fire load. If you’re responsible for fire safety in a building, whether as a business owner, landlord, or facilities manager, understanding fire load can make all the difference […]