noncombustible

Example Sentences

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Residents would have to replace the first five feet of any combustible fencing or gates attached to their house with something made out of a noncombustible material, such as metal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

So Dugan said it’s important for the fireproofing industry to make the choice easier for homeowners, which includes lining up architects and contractors who are ready to build noncombustible homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

Those include cleaning gutters, storing firewood far from the house, and using noncombustible fencing.

From Slate • Jan. 14, 2025

He identified fire-resistant materials for his walls and windows and created a five-foot noncombustible buffer zone around his house.

From National Geographic • Feb. 23, 2024

I made a little mistake in supposing the handkerchief to be noncombustible.

From The Store Boy by Alger, Horatio