fire limits

fire limits
An area wherein the erection of buildings is regulated in reference to the kinds of building materials used, the purpose of regulation being to avoid or lessen the risk of fire. 13 Am J2d Bldgs § 19.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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