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Define: Fire Hazard

The meaning of “Fire Hazard” differs based on where it is used. We list many below, then combine them into one or more market-standard definitions.

How is Fire Hazard defined in a legal contract?

  • Fire Hazard means a situation, process, material, or condition that can potentially start a fire or explosion, or provide fuel which can enhance the spread or intensity of a fire or explosion, and pose a threat to life or property. Seen in 268 SEC filings.
  • Fire Hazard means a building, place, or thing that because of its nature, use, or condition, may cause injury or property damage by fire or explosion or the action of the elements. Seen in 51 SEC filings.
  • Fire Hazard means any condition, arrangement, or action that increases the possibility of fire, provides a ready fuel supply to augment the spread or intensity of a fire, or hinders the operations in response to a fire. Seen in 30 SEC filings.
  • Fire Hazard means a hazardous condition involving a combustible, flammable, or explosive material that represents a considerable threat to life or property if not immediately abated. Seen in 16 SEC filings.
  • Fire Hazard means any condition conducive to the destruction of life or property by fire, or that is likely to increase the extent or severity of a fire. Seen in 9 SEC filings.
  • Fire Hazard means anything or an action that increases, or may cause an increase, of the risk or menace of fire to a greater level than is typically recognized as normal by people in the public fire prevention and suppression services. Seen in 9 SEC filings.

Note: pulled this data out of the SEC EDGAR Database of 500,000 records from the past 22 years of filings. We regularly update this page as new filings and definitions come in.

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Which definition should you use?

🤔 has combined and improved the above descriptions to create market-standard 'Genie definitions' below, with guidance on which documents and which industry to use for each.

Genie Definition 1

Fire Hazard means a condition that, by its nature or use, provides a fuel source, enhancing the intensity and spread of a fire, posing a substantial threat to life and property.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Construction of Buildings
  • Acquisition of Properties or Locations
  • Organization and Management of Events
  • Drafting of Insurance Policies

Relevant Sectors

Genie Definition 2

Fire Hazard means any circumstance that significantly escalates the danger or threat of fire beyond what is traditionally recognized in public fire prevention services.

Relevant Contract Types

Relevant Circumstances

  • Management of Workplace Safety
  • Creation of Risk Assessment and Control Policies
  • Drafting of Health and Safety Protocols
  • Development of Insurance Policies

Relevant Sectors

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Fire Hazard means a condition that, by its nature or use, provides a fuel source, enhancing the intensity and spread of a fire, posing a substantial threat to life and property