fire code
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3.4
- noun
- /ˈfaɪər koʊd/
- Formal
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código de incendios
- The layout of public housing is rigid, and tenants are hemmed in by rules like fire codes that prohibit objects near exits.
- fire code violations
- building and fire codes
- local fire codes
There was only one way out, which was a gross violation of fire codes, and Binland died.
- There was only one way out, which was a gross violation of fire codes, and Binland died.
Examples
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A lot of places have fire code violations and stay vacant for years.
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This is against fire code.
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In every state in the United States, we impose fire codes on builders, right?
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The screen had clearly announced that no standing room was permitted because of the fire code, and the place was jammed.
Fiction book (1998) -
Consult your local fire code for additional information about permissible limits on home or commercial electrical wiring.
Blog text (13) -
The building was condemned because it did not comply with the latest fire code.
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Contractors must ensure their designs meet local fire codes to guarantee safety.
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Failure to adhere to fire codes can lead to fines and increased insurance rates.
Synonyms
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3.9
A set of rules that people agree to follow in a job or group
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3.5
Rules made by local government about how to design and build safe buildings
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a set of standards to prevent fires' is directly derivable from combining 'fire' (burning) with 'code' (written rules or regulations). This noun–noun compositional pattern (similar to 'building code') is a common, cross-linguistic way to form regulatory terms, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning.
Etymology
Fire code comes from joining fire and code, where fire names the danger and code means a list of rules, so it creates the image of rules about fires. So it means 'a set of rules to prevent fires and keep people safe'.