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Ask the expert: Para-slides cannot be stored in the stairwell

Q: I have a pergola that is made out of PVC. The materials are basically plastic. It is attached to the building, and it has to be sprinkled or torn down according to the surveyor. They said the materials for the pergola should have been either non-combustible or limited combustible. What is the code for this? Also, what is the definition of non-combustible and limited combustible according to the code? 

Study: Negligible infection risk from reused pacemakers, ICDs

Researchers argue case to increase recycling of cardiac devices

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