| 单词 | fireproof |
| 例句 | It was, in all respects, one of the most absolutely fireproof buildings ever erected. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z The Tribune Building was one of the newer “fireproof” structures, one which, for many citizens, symbolized the wealth and energy of Chicago. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Jason didn’t see how even fireproof Leo could survive in that inferno, but he had to hope. Blood of Olympus 2014-10-07T00:00:00Z “I’m fireproof. That’s not the first Flame Serpent to get loose, I’m afraid.” Amari and the Night Brothers 2021-01-19T00:00:00Z The worst news was that the crime-scene technicians had found something unusual in the charred rubble of the casino boat—a fireproof, waterproof lockbox that was packed with cash. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z “No. Houses. have always been fireproof, take my word for it.” Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “All right. Consider it done. I’ll make the fireproof pouch tonight at the loom, when I’ve cleaned up. But what can I do now, while my hands are dirty?” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z After describing at great length how solid and fireproof the Tribune Building was, Mackintosh paused and, with a sad sigh, he con-cluded, “That is, it was fireproof up to the date of its destruction.” The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z Our itchy, ill-fitting, peculiar sweaters weren’t fireproof or waterproof, as the emu-raffe had guessed. Hollow City 2014-01-14T00:00:00Z White did not realize it at the time, but the Tribune Building and all other fireproof structures had another fatal flaw. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z White surveyed the terrain around the building and was able to pick out several other fireproof buildings, each of which had not only resisted the fire, but seemed to have stopped its relentless advance. The Great Fire 1995-04-01T00:00:00Z A coating had to be developed, therefore, which in itself was fireproof, to put over the Beta cloth to prevent it from flaking off. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Despite his new fireproof pouch, Frank found that extremely uncool. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z My clothes are fireproof as well, even the thread. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Dad's fireproof document box was out and open. Black Swan Green 2006-04-10T00:00:00Z “I mean,” he said, “in the old days, before homes were completely fireproofed” Suddenly it seemed a much younger voice was speaking for him. Fahrenheit 451 1953-01-01T00:00:00Z “Yeah, but I have to concentrate if I don’t want my clothes to burn. And I’m not concentrating, see? This is totally fireproof cloth. Which means your firewood won’t burn in that pouch.” The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z “I will do what I can to prevent the circus from going up in smoke. I shall fireproof it as much as possible. Is that enough for now?” The Night Circus 2011-09-13T00:00:00Z The idea initially was to dramatize the theme “Because people burn,” he added, which ended up being expressed as, “Because people aren’t fireproof.” Media Decoder Blog: Ad for Fire-Resistant Clothes Uses an Unusually Artsy Approach 2012-06-01T20:16:46Z A note for those interesting in trying the pyrotechnics: Do not be tempted to try this in anything other than a fireproof bowl. A hot rum punch raises the thermostat 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z Or, conversely, here is where we could have found out that he, too, is fireproof. "Game of Thrones" recap: The Iron Throne apparently goes to the person with the best story 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z In the face of assaults, my ego is fireproof, shatterproof.” Books of The Times: Throwing Mud and Calling It Beautiful 2011-01-11T22:06:40Z “All of the rooms are fireproofed. He had a heart attack in his bed and the cigar burnt his body.” The hoarder, the corpse and the overnight shift: My summer as a Manhattan doorman 2013-12-16T01:00:00Z Just after Step 3, use a fireproof long-handled bar spoon or ladle to remove a spoonful of the alcohol mixture, then light it on fire. A hot rum punch raises the thermostat 2014-12-26T05:00:00Z That led to questions about bathtub installation, then sprinkler issues and finally allegations of improper fireproofing. Condo wars: How a water leak turned into a $30 million lawsuit 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z But while being fireproofed sometime in the 1980s, the tapestries were saturated with a caustic chemical. Sheila Hicks’s Tapestries to Again Hang at Ford Foundation 2014-10-05T04:00:00Z Eric Sykes rated Izzard highly, but he told me he found much modern comedy smug or, as he put it, "fireproof". Where does all the best comedy come from? Death and war 2012-07-06T21:30:01Z Other chapters focus on key supporting players, who are rendered with deft portraits, such as Jared Kushner, Trump’s widely reviled but fireproof son-in-law, or the president’s antagonist-turned-sycophant, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. A Sober Look at the ‘Cartoonishly Chaotic’ Trump White House 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The project began on May 16 and mostly finished last week, with fireproofing starting on Friday. For New ?Ring,? Met Reinforces Its Stage With Steel 2010-06-07T18:50:00Z An overwhelming majority of its buildings were mostly wood, even those that claimed to be fireproof, with exteriors painted to look like stone or marble. Jim Murphy, Who Wrote Vivid Histories for the Young, Dies at 74 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z When the walls behind the tubs were opened, the condo board alleged, the fireproofing between the units was found to be inadequate and life-threatening; some owners even called the building a “death trap.” Condo wars: How a water leak turned into a $30 million lawsuit 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z Other design decisions — spraying exposed steel beams with fireproof material, for example — were essentially made for Yantrasast by code requirements. Marciano Art Foundation architecture loses some of its eccentric personality in stylish redesign 2017-05-24T04:00:00Z Matthews recovered the engagement ring he kept in their fireproof safe and Stanley found her bible was one of the few items to survive the fire. Man rescues engagement ring, proposes after home burns down 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Palmer then rebuilt what was advertised as the world’s first fireproof hotel. Five historic hotels with guided tours that bring the past to life 2019-02-07T05:00:00Z Their suite was no longer fireproof but it was now fit for royalty and looked as if the Windsors lived there year-round. T Magazine: Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 2012-08-06T21:00:59Z They focus on making homes more fireproof by installing sprinkler systems, fire breaks and fire-blocking gels. While California Fires Rage, the Rich Hire Private Firefighters 2019-10-26T04:00:00Z State and federal lawmakers had tried unsuccessfully since the 1920s to enact fire-safe cigarette requirements, so California regulators instead sought to fireproof the world around the cigarette. Big Tobacco wins fire marshals as allies in flame retardant push 2012-05-08T05:00:00Z I realize this issue is time-sensitive — and my answer acutely unsatisfying — but sometimes the only responsible answer is to bring in someone who lives closer to the situation than I do for fact-checking and fireproofing. Carolyn Hax: Sister with abusive past wants to have a baby 2015-07-23T04:00:00Z This fireproof character is well in with the broadcasting executives, and is not a comedian due to some life event, but because he chose to become one while at university. Where does all the best comedy come from? Death and war 2012-07-06T21:30:01Z Once, Darryl was wearing a kind of fireproof white jumpsuit and jacket, and I was wearing what I was wearing—what I call my broken-down West Indian look: jumper, loafers. Bill Cunningham Saw Us All 2016-06-26T04:00:00Z It was a Virginia Woolf world, a Siegfried Sassoon world, and experience, dark, hidden experience, rose up to the light in the fireproof room. Once upon a life 2010-05-01T23:35:00Z There had always been a needy aspect to even his most scabrous standup routines, and he was never a dangerous comic: inflammatory material was rendered essentially fireproof by those love-me eyes, that gurning grin. Robin Williams obituary 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z Can you read this, you said, and tell me if it’s fireproof? A Letter to My Mother That She Will Never Read 2017-05-13T04:00:00Z It wasn’t until 2012, he said, that more serious issues with the fireproofing emerged after a sprinkler malfunction damaged several units and more walls were opened. Condo wars: How a water leak turned into a $30 million lawsuit 2015-06-29T04:00:00Z To anchor the space, an outdoor fireplace was constructed from cinder blocks lined with fireproof brick and covered in stucco. Warm Up Your Patio 2012-11-05T19:51:03.270Z The video ends with the words “Because people aren’t fireproof” on screen. Media Decoder Blog: Ad for Fire-Resistant Clothes Uses an Unusually Artsy Approach 2012-06-01T20:16:46Z The one at the Iroquois Theater, touted as “absolutely fireproof,” was huge news in its day, credited with spurring fire-code reforms. ‘Burning Bluebeard' Becomes a Holiday Tradition in Chicago 2014-12-29T05:00:00Z The memorandum did not provide more detail but said Baldwin had since kept items related to the case “locked in a room or a locked fireproof file cabinet.” Attorneys for an Indiana man charged in 2 killings leave case amid questions of evidence security 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Its owner says recent renovations may have helped make it fireproof. Fateful decision in Maui: Firefighters left the scene, blaze began its deadly march unchallenged 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z It offers many different ways that you can not fireproof your property, but reduce the likelihood of fire spreading to your property. As nature ignites, wildfires are becoming more common. Here's how we must adapt to our fiery future 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z Four years of financial collapse left firefighters countrywide without enough spare parts for trucks, fireproof clothing and other equipment. Three years since port blast, Lebanon’s firefighters grind on as challenges pile up 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Other challenges for the firefighters included poor telecoms coverage in the north, and the procurement of fireproof suits or spare parts for extinguishing equipment, he said. After quake, Syria's northern coast ravaged by wildfires 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z First and foremost is to secure the winning ticket by putting it in a safe place such as a fireproof safe. Big-ticket dreams spurred by $1 billion Powerball jackpot, but expert warns: Take is slow 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z All you need is a stack of envelopes and a pen to label them — and possibly a fireproof safe to keep all that cash secure. Kimberly Palmer: What to consider before budgeting with the cash-stuffing method 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z Sealed plastic boxes and fireproof chests can help protect vital documents and photos from the elements. A Tech Checklist for the Dark Side of Summer Weather 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z In the warehouse, each battery is inspected and charged in a rack with fireproof concrete dividers. How e-bike battery fires became a deadly crisis in New York City 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z After Seattle’s devastating June 6, 1889, fire, which burned nearly 30 downtown blocks, the incantation “fireproof” conjured access to a hopeful future. A fireproof ‘Cruel Castle’ rose on First Hill after Seattle's big blaze 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Election officials have resorted to an array of heightened security measures as threats against them have intensified, including hiring private security, fireproofing and erecting fencing around a vote tabulation center. Another Texas Election Official Quits After Threats From Trump Supporters 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Tim Melia, a certified financial planner and founder at Embolden Financial Planning in Seattle, suggests keeping the cash envelopes in a fireproof safe that locks. Kimberly Palmer: What to consider before budgeting with the cash-stuffing method 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z “This was at the time I was very ill, and the copy was put in my private fireproof files for safekeeping,” Wilson wrote; then it was moved to his Washington home when he left office. Presidential papers have long been turning up in unexpected places 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z They are also kept in acid-free folders and boxes and in fireproof cabinets. Hundreds of Salem Witch Trials documents get new home 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z It wasn’t long before the newly arrived fireproofing architectural prodigy won over Seattle — and King County — planners. A fireproof ‘Cruel Castle’ rose on First Hill after Seattle's big blaze 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z The law unlocked money to develop new building codes in vulnerable areas and help residents who wanted to fireproof their homes. Oregon tried to inform residents about wildfire risk. The backlash was explosive 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Insulation, varnishes, sealants, piping, pigments, fireproofing material — all contain such compounds; nearly 20% of plastic goes to the building industry. How to recycle a 14-story office tower 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Keep all important documents — wills, advance directives, insurance policies, Social Security cards, birth and marriage certificates, passports, tax returns — in a fireproof and waterproof box. Preparing Financially, Before the Storm Hits 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Many of the residents he’s talked to have made peace that some level of fire danger will always exist, Trett said, no matter how big the buffer or how extensive the fireproofing. Tough trade-offs for victims of Oregon’s historic wildfires: Rebuild or leave? 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Commissions for “fireproof” public buildings poured in, and his mostly Romanesque revival designs soon dotted the state. A fireproof ‘Cruel Castle’ rose on First Hill after Seattle's big blaze 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z “It’s time to codify this action by establishing a true comprehensive solution to fireproof every grove in California through the SOS Act and save our sequoias.” US takes emergency action to save sequoias from wildfires 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z "People are more aware than ever of the risks of wildfire - and that's leading to fewer wildfire ignitions and improvements in the way we fireproof the landscape," Dr Jones says. Europe wildfires: Are they linked to climate change? 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Once thought to be almost fireproof, up to 20% of all giant sequoias — native only in the Sierra Nevada range — have been killed in the past two years during intense wildfires. Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest 2022-07-13T04:00:00Z It’s as close to fireproof as they could make it. Tough trade-offs for victims of Oregon’s historic wildfires: Rebuild or leave? 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Phillipe initially said crews were also covering sequoias in fireproof aluminum wrap, but on Sunday she said that did not happen. Yosemite wildfire doubles in size, threatens over 500 giant sequoias 2022-07-09T04:00:00Z But he insists that the company uses a fireproof casing and it wouldn’t cause any further damage. Are Hyper’s stackable USB-C chargers melting? 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z She went to her basement and opened a fireproof safe that contained files on the experiment. Dead Roaches That Ate Moon Dust Went Up for Auction. Then NASA Objected. 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z An additional structure adds a commercial kitchen, conference room, security office and fireproof safe. Billionaire Ron Burkle chases record $29 million for Bob Hope’s Toluca Lake estate 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z Sebastian Vettel, in protest against a ruling that drivers cannot wear their own underwear because it is not fireproof, wandered around the paddock on Friday wearing his boxer shorts over his race suit. Verstappen criticises Red Bull reliability issues 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z Blazes so intense that they can kill trees once considered virtually fireproof have alarmed land managers, environmentalists and tree lovers the world over — and demonstrated the grave impacts of climate change. Biden order aims to protect old-growth forests from wildfire 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z PCBs were used for decades in industrial and electrical equipment, hydraulic fluids, fireproofing, paper products, ink and paint. Los Angeles sues 3 companies over toxic PCBs in waterways 2022-03-07T05:00:00Z Since they were made from dirt, they were even fireproof. myWorld: The Growth of Our Country 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z Capitol, had only recently been coated with a fireproof material, creating a stench that filled the room. Perspective | In 1932, a spectacle of Ukrainian music and dance delighted a Washington audience — and conveyed an important message 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z Deciding whether to stay or go comes down to two critical factors: how close the fire is to your apartment, and whether your building is fireproof. Why a Closed Door Can Save Lives During a Fire 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Those notices instruct people living in fireproof, high-rise buildings not to evacuate, but instead shelter in place unless the fire is in their own apartment. Fire safey experts say planning, quick reaction key 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z In that case, fire experts identified numerous problems with the building, which also had just one main stairwell and lacked fireproofing on interior fixtures. Police Identify Suspect in Arson Fire That Killed 24 in Japan 2021-12-18T05:00:00Z It’s mesmerizing to watch him skillfully use a thin coating of wet fire clay to create a fireproof joint between firebrick in fireplaces. Perspective | How to build a safe fireplace and chimney 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z Skilled masons use a thin coating of wet fire clay to create a fireproof joint between firebrick in fireplaces. Fireproofing wood-burning stoves and fireplaces 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z In more modern and legally fireproofed buildings, fires are more likely to be contained, thanks to fireproof building materials and doors that automatically close, sealing off the fire in smaller spaces. Why a Closed Door Can Save Lives During a Fire 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z The two scrambled and chose a seemingly fireproof backup plan: canoeing a massive network of lakes and bogs on the Minnesota-Canada border. Wildfires, smoke snuff out outdoor adventures across US 2021-09-05T04:00:00Z There is a fireproof room where BMW can work on ways to prevent batteries from overheating. BMW Has Fallen Behind in the Electric Vehicle Race. Can It Catch Up? 2021-08-10T04:00:00Z That popularity has fireproofed the Globes against years of criticism — and now makes it less likely the show will go away permanently. Many in Hollywood are cheering a hiatus for the Golden Globes. Those who count the dollars are less sure. 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z He once had to move a fireproof file cabinet that was insulated with cement and weighed something like 500 pounds, he said. One Way to Get People Off the Streets: Buy Hotels 2021-04-17T04:00:00Z If you live in a fireproof building and the blaze is not in your unit, the Fire Department almost always recommends staying put, sealing off your apartment and calling for help. Why a Closed Door Can Save Lives During a Fire 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z If you do want to burn wood, install a large fireproof area around the fire pit. Top deck amenities for a summer of outdoor entertaining | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2021-03-25T04:00:00Z Calls to reinforce it with fireproof concrete were dismissed, even after such material helped limit the fallout from a blaze in Nantes Cathedral last year. French oaks from once-royal forest felled to rebuild Notre Dame spire 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Calls to reinforce it with fireproof concrete were dismissed, even after such material helped limit the fallout from a blaze in the Gothic Nantes Cathedral only last year. Four oaks, one sacred destiny: Recreating Notre Dame’s spire 2021-03-09T05:00:00Z Nitrate film is notoriously unstable, Schneider said, and the negatives were stored in fireproof cabinets in a basement refrigerated vault that is kept at 25 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit. West Point football was all-White until 1966. So why does this 1920s photo show an all-Black squad? 2021-02-22T05:00:00Z “We do recommend in high-rise, fireproof buildings that people should shelter in place,” the city’s fire commissioner, Daniel A. Nigro, said on Monday. Why a Closed Door Can Save Lives During a Fire 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Prolific architect Elmer Fisher led the charge, designing dozens of buildings in the muscular — and fireproof — Romanesque Revival style. Underground convenience, sheltered from the storm 2021-01-21T05:00:00Z He thinks residents need to be more vigilant in clearing brush and fireproofing their homes, and not count on government to protect them. Along California's ring of fire, residents face decades of danger, destruction 2020-10-24T04:00:00Z For torched Seattle, the fireproof masonry stonework offered a sense of security that wood could not. This classic masonry building met a lot of peeps along ‘Flesh Avenue’ 2020-10-22T04:00:00Z Asbestos was for years considered essential as fireproof insulation, among other uses in construction. 'For heaven rest us, we're not Asbestos': Canadian town chooses new name 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z Once considered a miracle mineral, asbestos was used in construction industries for strengthening cement, in insulation, roofing, fireproofing and sound absorption. New name for a Canadian town called Asbestos 2020-10-19T04:00:00Z Beaver dams create nature firebreaks and fireproof refuges for other animals, and they help ecosystems to recover from wildfires. Daily briefing: What happens when COVID-19 runs almost unchecked 2020-09-22T04:00:00Z A better strategy, experts say, is to team up with neighbors to fireproof your entire community. New rules proposed by state insurance commissioner offers discount for reducing wildfire risks 2020-09-16T04:00:00Z State and local governments did little or nothing to control that expansion or demand that homes in the interface be hardened against fire through fireproof construction and buffers of fire-resistant vegetation. Column: Conflict over wildfire causes isn't about politics, but science vs. science denial 2020-09-15T04:00:00Z The genuflections to Mao, who remains revered by the Communist Party, reflect Mr. Xi’s desire to use the campaign to help fireproof his and the party’s power against possible turbulence. ‘Drive the Blade In’: Xi Shakes Up China’s Law-and-Order Forces 2020-08-20T04:00:00Z Crucial items - such as birth and marriage certificates, titles, wills, insurance policies - are candidates for a safety deposit box or fireproof safe. How to organize important documents simply and safely 2020-07-08T04:00:00Z The Kentucky Derby Museum will keep the trophy in a fireproof vault until the new Derby Day, said Chris Goodlett, the museum’s director of curatorial and educational affairs. Save the date: Kentucky Derby trophy needs a correction 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z To exceed the ratings, Mr. Weir added a fireproof membrane under the cladding. In Australia, an Architect Designs for a Future of Fire 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z To rectify the problem, Samsung issued a mandatory recall that led to millions of users shipping their phones back to the manufacturer in fireproof boxes. 6 cheap tech goods that will cost you later on 2020-03-11T04:00:00Z In a large ovenproof skillet or fireproof casserole set over medium heat, melt the butter. Jamie Oliver brings a little plant power to the mac-and-cheese game 2020-01-26T05:00:00Z No plant is fireproof, but many are fire-resistant. Extreme weather has gardeners looking for resilient plants 2020-02-04T05:00:00Z The firesuits are styled to resemble a plaid flannel shirt and denim pants, but made from the standard fireproof Nomex material. Mazda Team Joest wins 2nd consecutive Rolex 24 pole 2020-01-23T05:00:00Z He also proposes increasing federal money to help people fireproof their homes and expand access roads to dangerous places. Michael Bloomberg outlines plans for cleaner buildings, cars 2020-01-17T05:00:00Z Inside, men in fireproof masks and aprons process metal through mills, furnaces and cooling drums. Race to refine: the bid to clean up Africa’s gold rush 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z The current City Hall is a Georgian colonial-style, cost $300,000 and was constructed with more than 1 million bricks, 190 tons of steel and 16 fireproof vaults. Dover City Hall clock tower getting facelift for 400th 2019-12-31T05:00:00Z The Asahi report said the Tokyo government found the asbestos in fireproof material sprayed on part of the structure supporting the Tokyo Tatsumi International Swimming Center’s roof. Tokyo 2020 to take measures after asbestos found at venue: Asahi 2019-12-29T05:00:00Z But he kept most of them, he says, storing them in a fireproof, climate-controlled vault. 30-plus years of ‘Garfield’ comic strips to sell at auction 2019-12-21T05:00:00Z Simpson is credited with developing the first parachute to slow a drag racing car and using Nomex to create fireproof racing suits. Bill Simpson, auto racing fire suit inventor, dead at 79 2019-12-16T05:00:00Z Once considered a miracle mineral, asbestos was used in construction industries for strengthening cement, in insulation, roofing, fireproofing, and sound absorption. Quebec town of Asbestos seeks new name 2019-11-28T05:00:00Z Horwich said it’s also unusual for a fire to spread beyond a single unit because the building is concrete, with natural fireproofing that typically keeps a fire from spreading. The Latest: Mostly singles in apartment tower hit by fire 2019-11-27T05:00:00Z Lawmakers have suggested the state take over PG&E or break it up to accelerate fireproofing the existing grid, which will take years. Explainer: California faces decade of 'unique' wildfire blackouts 2019-11-22T05:00:00Z Investigators are also focusing on the number of bunks below deck, mattress pads to make sure they’re fireproof and whether emergency hatches are wide enough. Coast Guard rejected boat safety recommendations despite pleas from federal investigators, records show 2019-11-12T05:00:00Z No home, even a fireproofed one, is able to withstand the effects, Fitzsimmons warns. Key facts about Australia's bushfires 2019-11-11T05:00:00Z It relies on a combination of high-tech defenses such as fireproof vaults and a low-tech measure taken every year, when hundreds of goats are brought in to feed on the brush and create a firebreak. Wildfires outside L.A. threaten homes, spare Reagan library 2019-10-30T04:00:00Z County operations director Kevin Spencer says other work includes fireproofing interior and exterior wood surfaces, replacing cedar facing and siding boards and other maintenance. Covered bridges to get $2.5 million refurbishment project 2019-10-14T04:00:00Z Start with some pruning, but you’ll also want to consult our interactive fireproofing guide — and share it with the people in your neighborhood. Newsletter: China, if you're listening ... 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z Want to learn more about fireproofing your house? Newsletter: 'Group immunity' and the limits of fireproofing your home 2019-10-04T04:00:00Z “It’s a really good way to help fireproof your tree,” Rogers says. Tips to help trees thrive all year | Provided by Eastside Tree Works 2019-09-18T04:00:00Z Charles grabbed his helmet, slipped into his fireproof suit and drove the car — still street legal — to the track. Perspective | He lied to his parents, faked his age and entered his 1940 Hudson in an auto race 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Asbestos is a carcinogen once used widely in fireproofing and insulation. U.S. states sue EPA for stricter asbestos rules 2019-07-01T04:00:00Z A fireproof box full of family photos and important documents was destroyed. Victims of Eastpoint fire still picking up 1 year later 2019-06-28T04:00:00Z Buying a dress from the Salvation Army, his mother asks Little Dog to read the label and find out, “is it fireproof?” Ocean Vuong: ‘As a child I would ask: What’s napalm?’ 2019-06-09T04:00:00Z But what about the dragon riding and fireproofing? No, the Night King is not a Targaryen 2019-04-29T04:00:00Z It was rarely visited so, surely, this is an opportunity to recreate a once-hidden – and now destroyed – timber structure with a modern, fireproof, lightweight replacement. 'Even more beautiful': should Notre Dame get a modern spire? 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z It should be situated on a fireproof and stable surface like concrete or brick, if possible. What to do to get your grill ready for summer 2019-04-16T04:00:00Z He said it makes more sense to spend some of the vegetation control dollars on fireproofing measures like ember-resistant vents and fire resistant rooftops. California fire risk shows urgent need for prevention work 2019-04-11T04:00:00Z He delivered the reports by hand to the secretary of defense, carrying them in a zippered bag made of fireproof fabric. Andrew Marshall, Pentagon’s gnomic ‘Yoda’ of long-range planning, dies at 97 2019-03-27T04:00:00Z But since 1941, chimneys are lined inside to be more fireproof. Southern Oregon communities protect Vaux’s swifts 2019-02-24T05:00:00Z In a regulatory filing Wednesday, Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. proposes building new weather stations, fireproofing more miles of electrical wires and shutting off power to more customers more often when wildfire danger is highest. Pacific Gas & Electric vows to improve wildfire prevention 2019-02-06T05:00:00Z Instead of replacing the bench walls as originally envisioned, workers will use a “racking system” to mount the cables, covered in a fireproof material, to the tunnel wall. Full Shutdown of L Train Is Halted by Cuomo 2019-01-03T05:00:00Z Built to withstand extreme seismic events and wildfires, this fireproof concrete portal supports redwood-clad living quarters. A Perfectionist Architect’s Experimental Home 2018-12-27T05:00:00Z California’s fire code already mandates that newly built homes near wildland areas are built with fireproof roofs, windows and decks and requires homeowners to clear flammable materials within 100 feet of their homes. ‘Living under a time bomb’ 2018-12-12T05:00:00Z The proper response includes placing limits on, and fireproofing, residential expansion into wildlands; better management and removal of dry brush; and relentlessly addressing the growing concern of climate change. Editorial Roundup: Excerpts from recent editorials 2018-11-14T05:00:00Z He learned that following the catastrophic blaze, the city required all new buildings to be constructed with fireproof materials like brick and stone. How do you build a safer city after California's worst wildfire? Santa Rosa officials say the answer may have to wait - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-18T04:00:00Z Isauro Flores-Hernandez, who takes apart used smartphones and tablets for a living, keeps thick gloves, metal tongs and a red fireproof bin by his desk here at Cascade Asset Management, an electronics scrap processor. Perspective | The explosive problem with recycling iPads, iPhones and other gadgets: They literally catch fire. 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z Then the fire code demanded new requirements be included for fireproofing and smoke ventilation. Price tag for Sea-Tac’s new International Arrivals Facility soars to almost $1 billion 2018-09-11T04:00:00Z After bobsledder Steven Holcomb died last year, his family donated his uniforms, medals his crystal globes from World Cup action - six of which reside in the fireproof vault along with Crawford’s torches and medals. Passionate collector donates rare Olympic treasure trove 2018-09-06T04:00:00Z The plans should have been kept in a fireproof box in the building's lobby. Missing plans 'hampered Grenfell rescue' 2018-09-05T04:00:00Z Improving batteries takes three main tacks: avoiding flammable liquids for a solid battery; making battery components fireproof; and, boringly, modifying slightly the existing features in a battery. The best solution for making batteries safer might be the most boring one 2018-08-13T04:00:00Z Asbestos, a naturally occurring mineral and known carcinogen, was once common in insulation and fireproofing materials, but today most developed countries ban it. E.P.A. Staff Objected to Agency’s New Rules on Asbestos Use, Internal Emails Show 2018-08-10T04:00:00Z Which? wants to see fireproof labelling on all appliances. Fire-risk appliances 'getting harder to spot' 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z “We were able to put fireproof fabric around and collect embers on that, getting data representative of an actual fire,” Blunck said. Oregon State studies embers to fight spread of wildfires 2018-07-21T04:00:00Z The presence of asbestos was not surprising: It was commonly used as an ingredient in insulating and fireproofing materials until it was banned beginning in the 1970s. How Dangerous Is Asbestos From the Steam Pipe Explosion in New York? 2018-07-20T04:00:00Z Built to the latest fireproofing standards, the home had vegetation clearance and screens over gutters and vents to block flying embers. Should development be extinguished on California’s fire-prone hills? 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z She was trying to find a fireproof safe amid the debris with no success. Florida: ‘Controlled’ blaze blamed for 36 homes destroyed 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Asbestos was once commonly used in insulation and fireproofing material. Indiana county building overhaul delayed more asbestos work 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z So Metro went with a durable — and more fireproof — carpet befitting airlines and commuter rail services. The story behind the carpeting in Metro’s rail cars? It stinks. 2018-02-08T05:00:00Z One North Korean welder burned to death in 2014 when a tank he was fixing exploded; his clothing wasn’t fireproof and no extinguisher was nearby. Poland Closes Door to Cheap—and Now Banned—North Korean Laborers 2018-01-26T05:00:00Z Its roof, sheathed in a fireproof synthetic, gleamed as white as a bleached skeleton. Should development be extinguished on California’s fire-prone hills? 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z WAAY-TV reports crews this week were painting the classrooms at Decatur High, drywall is going up in the auditorium and fireproofing is ongoing in the storm shelters. Construction on track for 2 new schools in Alabama 2018-01-06T05:00:00Z Constructed of plaster and brick in 1916, it was not fireproof. A Boy’s Scream, a Door Ajar and 12 Dead in a Bronx Fire 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z April 15 After breaking through April 4, cutting machine Bertha was removed, and then road decks, walls, lights and fireproofing quickly began taking shape inside the new Highway 99 tunnel under Seattle. 20 stories to remember from 2017 2017-12-29T05:00:00Z It was not new enough that it was required to have modern-day fireproofing, like sprinkler systems and interior steel construction. New York City fire kills 12, sends residents scrambling 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z Conventional wildfire planning suggests that newer homes, built to tougher fireproofing standards, would fare better than older ones. Should development be extinguished on California’s fire-prone hills? 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z The building, constructed of plaster and brick, was not fireproof. Bronx Fire, City’s Deadliest in Decades, Kills at Least 12 and Injures More 2017-12-28T05:00:00Z But an exception was made in this case to help “fireproof” all 28 allies in case Russia targeted them next, a senior U.S. official said. Kremlin trolls burned across the Internet as Washington debated options 2017-12-23T05:00:00Z I wonder if advantage will remain fireproof while wrathful women are left to burn themselves up, unless rage ignites the structures of power itself. As a young, powerless woman trapped alone with a predator, I did not run | Van Badham 2017-10-17T04:00:00Z It’s a counterintuitive but ingenious idea: heating wood to render it fireproof. The Latest Design Trend: Black and Burned Wood 2017-09-19T04:00:00Z Planners and builders, who did know the risk, trusted it could be managed with fireproof building materials and clearings around homes. Should development be extinguished on California’s fire-prone hills? 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z However, they are not actors or performers but specialists in making sure sets are fireproof. Blaenau Gwent: New firms created using US jobs model - BBC News 2017-08-27T04:00:00Z And then those face molds were turned into fireproof masks. Game of Thrones’ first AD on the challenges of Eastwatch 2017-08-15T04:00:00Z They then inserted a steel framework, created two new levels of sub-basement, installed a ventilation system, and reconstructed and fireproofed the interior. Is the White House a 'Dump'? It Used to Be 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z The Seattle company’s CEO said the firm deeply regretted the inconvenience caused by the formaldehyde odor in its fireproofing product and is committed to making things right. Smelly wood will cost Weyerhaeuser lots of loot 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z But the Tandrups, in their new home built to the latest fireproofing standards, slept through the early hours while their neighbors escaped. Should development be extinguished on California’s fire-prone hills? 2018-07-09T04:00:00Z A locked fireproof box is a good investment. Ways to tame your finances 2017-07-07T04:00:00Z Cast iron is soundproof, it’s fireproof and it’s much stronger. Perspective | Are homes of today built better than the ones of yesteryear? That’s an open question. 2017-06-27T04:00:00Z The thoroughly modern facility was essentially fireproof because its floors and roof were made of concrete, and doors and windows were framed in steel. Plans made for new use of Central Fire Station 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z Although it is now faded due to time and weathering, the wall facing Market Street still features a famous sign proclaiming the building is “fireproof.” New start for old Wheeling hotel 2017-06-18T04:00:00Z This polyethylene - or plastic - core is less fireproof than other alternatives. London fire: A visual guide to what happened at Grenfell Tower - BBC News 2017-06-16T04:00:00Z Ring it with stone or other fireproof material. Perspective | How to build a safe fire pit on a wood deck 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z Tests at the north portal confirmed Mr. Bubbles wouldn’t chip away the fireproof lining, Russell said. Inside the Highway 99 tunnel: Bertha’s done digging, but the roadway work rolls on 2017-04-15T04:00:00Z And, besides, the owners reasoned, the building was fireproof. Seattle’s beefy Armour meat plant was razed to make way for the Second Avenue Extension 2017-04-06T04:00:00Z When he bid on a contract to fireproof a new building, another firm offered to work off the books for half his rate. Greeks Turn to the Black Market as Another Bailout Showdown Looms 2017-02-18T05:00:00Z I had never lived in the city as an adult, but a fireproof arrogance – characteristic of young poets – made me trust blindly in the future. 'You must embrace the ugliness': the writing life in Mexico City 2017-01-25T05:00:00Z But well-made concrete is waterproof, storm proof, fireproof, strong and cheap. The hidden strengths of unloved concrete - BBC News 2017-01-15T05:00:00Z Power users were expecting something like a fireproof Note 7 and they got something substantially less. Google Pixel Review: Assessing the New Smartphone 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z The garment on the left was fireproofed, while the one on the right was not. Killer Clothing Was All the Rage In the 19th Century 2016-10-17T04:00:00Z In the United States, Samsung began sending fireproof boxes and protective gloves to customers returning potentially explosive Note 7s, drawing humorous barbs from social media commentators. Samsung offers financial incentives to stem Note 7 bleeding 2016-10-13T04:00:00Z She was hired by Atlanta Public Schools to fireproof that system’s schools from being taken over by the state. Georgia editorial roundup 2016-10-05T04:00:00Z “The danger of panic was considered,” Hurlbut wrote, “and consequently all waiting-rooms and passenger concourses were separated from offices or storerooms by fireproof doors and windows.” Hoboken Terminal, With Flair and Grandeur, Is a Survivor 2016-09-30T04:00:00Z Residents complained of unfinished work, widespread leaks and a lack of fireproofing. New York Attorney General Settles Inquiry Into Once-Successful Developer 2016-08-29T04:00:00Z Ultimately, Boeing was forced to redesign its 787 batteries by installing them inside rugged metal, fireproof containers that preclude flames or hazardous chemicals escaping under any circumstances, regardless of how unlikely those might be. FAA Tightens Safeguards on Lithium Batteries on Airplanes 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Rather it was not wood but concrete and, the attentive press was pleased to report, “absolutely fireproof.” The Hotel Waldorf, built in 1906, was considered part of ‘Seattle, the Beautiful Metropolis’ 2016-08-18T04:00:00Z The owners Dale and Celia Smith are fans of the show who said they wanted to create something inspired by the fireproof character. What you should be eating at the Orange County fair: Nutella, 'Game of Thrones'-inspired hot dogs 2016-07-20T04:00:00Z He said MGM’s sales pitch emphasized the building’s fireproof, concrete vaults, fortified with steel, that stored potentially explosive film. Preservationists worry about MGM building in Kansas City 2016-07-17T04:00:00Z For example, imitation slate requires less maintenance and is easier to install; fake cedar shakes are more fireproof than real wood. Knockoffs: Not Just for Handbags, but Home Decor Too 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z Drivers commonly race without fireproof gloves, fire extinguishers are often not present in cars, and fans stand in restricted areas. Short-Track Racing, Motorsports’ Riskiest Corner 2016-05-21T04:00:00Z Wetter says the fire spread rapidly due to the age and lack of fireproofing in the home. 5 firefighters, man injured in house fire, authorities say 2016-05-09T04:00:00Z Witness statements and translated documents fill dozens of binders, which are locked in a fireproof safe at night. Exposing Assad’s War Crimes 2016-04-18T04:00:00Z He made it close to fireproof—he’d watched the Normandie burn and capsize at the pier in Manhattan—in part by using no wood on board except in the Steinway grand pianos. The World’s Fastest Ocean Liner May be Restored to Sail Again Instead, the buyers who put down millions for their apartments at 15 Broad Street 10 years ago got an “abject lack of fireproofing,” faulty wiring, numerous leaks and potentially toxic mold, according to residents. Developer Reaches Settlements Over Luxury Buildings That Were Left Unfinished 2016-01-17T05:00:00Z Container dwellers must fireproof their domiciles to receive building permits, somewhat offsetting otherwise relatively low construction costs. Taiwanese turn old shipping containers into sheds, offices, homes and more 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z PBDEs are found in chemicals used to fireproof items such as couches, carpet padding and electronics. UNH study links flame retardant chemicals to obesity 2016-01-06T05:00:00Z The Rice Hotel boasted “the finest cafeteria in the south,” other lodging was available in fireproof facilities - a closely watched offering then - and Hermann Park could host up to 1,000 cars. Plans in works to salute Old Spanish Trail in Houston 2015-12-14T05:00:00Z It wasn’t anything against the Russian people – it was drugs- and alcohol-fuelled silliness – and I didn’t know the flag was fireproof. Hair! Despair! Nightmares! What happened to 1980s metal also-rans? 2015-10-15T04:00:00Z Scars from the burns still line his tattooed forearms, but, he believed, God had made him fireproof that night. In fighting Islamic State, man finds his cause 2015-10-04T04:00:00Z It was designed by Wood & Lovell, a Chicago firm that specialized in theater architecture, and was touted as the city’s first fireproof theater. There used to be a theater on Lafayette Square. What happened to it? 2015-09-26T04:00:00Z “How about two walls, with a moat filled with fire and fireproof crocodiles?” Donald Trump speaks easy as Stephen Colbert asks the soft questions 2015-09-23T04:00:00Z But the truth is that one of the reasons the cannabis-based building material called hempcrete is gaining acceptance in home construction is that it’s entirely fireproof. The New Green Building Trend is Bricks of Cannabis. Really. 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z It is free from toxins, impervious to mold and pests and virtually fireproof. Cannabis Construction: Entrepreneurs Use Hemp in Home Building 2015-07-06T04:00:00Z The rescue unit covered the man with a fireproof blanket and cut through the steel with a circular saw. Coventry fire service frees man with bike lock round his neck - BBC News 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z You have 72 different passwords locked away in a fireproof safe, which is where you keep all of your personal financial information. 4 Surprising Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen 2015-06-09T04:00:00Z Seven years after his death, a forgotten novel, written 60 years ago and found locked away in a fireproof safe in his old study, is finally to make it into print. Lost novel of Flashman Papers creator to be published for first time 2015-05-25T04:00:00Z And oh, yes: visitors should try “to avoid buildings that are not completely fireproof” and “to obtain a room that is close by the fire stairs”. 'Welcome to Fear City' – the inside story of New York's civil war, 40 years on 2015-05-18T04:00:00Z Further research into fireproof protective clothing is highly recommended — as is an avoidance of honorific titles. Zoology: Here be dragons : Nature : Nature Publishing Group 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z Next, the other drivers and I were fitted for our fireproof racing suits, driving gloves, shoes and helmet. Seizing the wheel of a Formula One race car for 7 thrilling minutes 2015-03-20T04:00:00Z As another memo reads: “You have to fireproof the world around the cigarette.” What Can Be Done about Pseudoskepticism? 2015-03-10T04:00:00Z When the schools were built decades ago, asbestos was used as fireproofing on metal beams above the ceilings. 3 months later, O.C. school closed by asbestos scare to reopen 2015-01-26T05:00:00Z Next come steel decks, concrete floors and fireproofing the beams. Iron workers brave perils while building new Portland tower 2014-12-28T05:00:00Z Asbestos was an effective and popular fireproofing material until the 1970s. Illinois law nixes deadline for asbestos lawsuits 2014-12-19T05:00:00Z Here are some talking points from the National Candle Association and Waxmelters, along with my bulletproof — fireproof — refutations: You can keep your burning candles. I’d rather have a nice, safe light bulb. 2014-12-14T05:00:00Z Asbestos was used widely as a fireproofing material into the 1970s. Ill. House OKs more time for asbestos lawsuits 2014-12-02T05:00:00Z Despite the looming showdown over Ukraine, G20 host Australia sought to keep the focus on boosting world growth, fireproofing the global banking system and closing tax loopholes for giant multinationals. Putin put on notice at G20 summit to end Ukraine crisis 2014-11-15T05:00:00Z When the Lincoln was finished, it was billed as one of the finest theaters in the Rocky Mountain region, featuring air cooling, fireproof construction and even earphones for the hard-of-hearing. Hollywood glamor came to Cheyenne 50 years ago 2014-11-13T05:00:00Z Asbestos - once hailed as a "miracle" substance by the construction industry - was used for insulation and fireproofing for most of the 20th Century. Asbestos compensation: The families' fight 2014-10-30T04:00:00Z I was walking through my company’s loading dock and found a huge fireproof safe. SungardASVoice: How The Loma Prieta Earthquake Pushed Me Into The Disaster Recovery Business...And Others Out Of Business 2014-10-27T04:00:00Z When the three schools were built decades ago, asbestos — a mineral — was used as fireproofing on metal beams above the ceilings. Asbestos forces Huntington Beach students to classes on other campuses 2014-10-15T04:00:00Z Opening the meeting of finance ministers and central bankers, Australian Treasurer Joe Hockey outlined an ambitious agenda of boosting world growth, fireproofing the global banking system and closing tax loopholes for giant multi-nationals. As G20 chases growth goal, members differ on how to get there 2014-09-20T04:00:00Z Asbestos was widely used as a building material from the 1950s until the 1980s, often as fireproofing and insulation. Asbestos present in student rooms 2014-08-20T04:00:00Z The church’s documents had been kept in a narthex cloakroom for years, but were recently moved into a locked fireproof file cabinet. In Church Attics, Clues to the Private Life of Early America 2014-07-29T04:00:00Z Thus he set out to build the city’s first fireproof home, a fact he proudly aired with a finial of a salamander and flames atop the tower at the front of his house. D.C.’s Heurich House brews up Victorian-style mystery 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z The edifice was promised to be “of reinforced concrete, fireproof and bombproof construction.” Old lawsuit backs theory that demolition crew found old L.A. Times 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z Sure enough, just a few weeks later, construction was suspended when the authorities declared it lacked the proper permits – not to mention the concerns over elevator design and fireproofing, wind-loading and ground subsidence. The Chinese billionaire with six months to make the world's tallest building 2014-06-12T04:00:00Z At Alif Textiles, the inspectors found that the boiler rooms as well as storage areas holding combustible materials were not separated by fireproof construction. Safety Flaws Found in New Inspections of Factories in Bangladesh 2014-03-11T13:43:49Z The rough coating is a fireproofing substance known as intumescent epoxy. Building Blocks: At Trade Center Transit Hub, Vision Gives Way to Reality 2014-03-05T15:10:16Z The containers are often constructed to be fireproof and waterproof. Fire at Manhattan Bank Burns for 30 Hours 2014-01-13T04:03:26Z Boeing resolved the issue by encasing the battery on a fireproof steel box, and cutting a vent in the plane to dump smoke from any overheating batteries in the future. Beacon focus of Boeing fire probe; investors remain on edge 2013-07-19T04:42:22Z The town is one center of Russia’s asbestos industry, which is stubbornly resistant to shutting asbestos companies and phasing in substitutes for the cancer-causing fireproofing product. City in Russia Unable to Kick Asbestos Habit 2013-07-13T16:34:16Z Asbestos is a building material commonly used in the UK from the 1950s to the 1980s, often in fireproofing and insulation. Asbestos risk to children 'greater' 2013-06-07T13:59:29Z Homes were built with sprinkler systems and fireproof exteriors from the roofs to the foundations. Southern California wildfire spreads 2013-05-04T14:24:48Z Its homes were built with sprinkler systems and fireproof exteriors from the roofs to the foundations. Wind-Whipped Fires Threaten California Coast 2013-05-04T05:05:21Z I ignored the fear that had gripped me for days, grabbed a fireproof jacket and helmet and climbed into the No. 2 sportsman dragster. Among Drag Racing’s Challenges Are G-Forces and Getting Your Feet to Reach the Pedals 2013-04-20T19:12:58Z Until the 1970s, the fibrous, silicate mineral was used extensively in fireproofing and insulating buildings in America, among other uses, but growing evidence of respiratory ailments due to asbestos exposure led to limits. City in Russia Unable to Kick Asbestos Habit 2013-07-13T16:34:16Z But Mr. Nova voiced dismay that Wal-Mart’s new policy did not explicitly require fireproof staircases or external fire escapes in multistory factories. Wal-Mart Toughens Fire Safety Rules for Suppliers 2013-01-23T02:29:55Z The new cathedral will be made of cardboard tubes covered in a waterproof and fireproof coating. Video: Cardboard cathedral in New Zealand 2012-12-28T13:55:46Z Had the fabric been stored in an enclosed, fireproof room, as required by law, the fire could have been contained and the workers could have escaped. The Human Price: Bangladesh Fire Exposes Safety Gap in Supply Chain 2012-12-07T02:24:28Z He keeps the source of his power, the original signed pledges, in a secret fireproof safe. Will the fiscal cliff break Grover Norquist’s hold on Republicans? 2012-11-27T02:10:00Z An International Labour Organization case study on the fire found that the factory had not been properly fireproofed and that workers in general received inadequate protection. Thousands protest in Bangladesh, blaze draws U.S. scrutiny 2012-11-26T19:28:02Z Other than the requirement for a reasonably fast internet connection, it’s one of the easiest ways to protect your data.Store your data on a fireproof external drive, such as those offered by iOSafe. Protect Your Data From Fire And Floods 2012-11-22T12:39:49Z Lawyers had copies of most, but “the corporate documents were in a fireproof safe that I learned was not waterproof.” A Retailer, Eileen Fisher, Shakes Off Storm’s Impact to Reopen 2012-11-21T19:28:52Z The company, based in Auburn, California, patented fireproof and waterproof materials to house hardware and data systems. 8 Start-ups Fighting Back Against Natural Disasters 2012-11-09T15:41:40Z Dominic Traina, 66, is retired from a job fixing equipment for a concrete and fireproofing company. About New York: Five Years Ago, a Citizen Warned of Staten Island’s Vulnerability 2012-11-07T04:26:38Z Thereafter sponsors flocked to him, and it seemed he was fireproof. Michael Phelps: it would be 'kinda cool to rewrite history' in London 2012-07-21T21:00:04Z He remembers his mother lifting the heavy lid of the fireproof chest with a large swastika on the lid, revealing bundles of family photos. Living with a Nazi name 2012-05-23T00:32:40Z In doing so, you don’t need to build a costly fireproofed chimney through the building which also takes up the equivalent space of a large closet on every floor. Green Blog: Q. and A.: Greening the City's Zoning Rules 2012-05-01T11:23:21Z “It’s 100 percent fireproof,” Wells said of his storage space. Bats: For Sale Online: Yankees Cap (Used) 2012-04-28T20:18:03Z This beautiful room, and the fireproof galleries for books which surround it, were planned by Mr. Panizzi, the late chief librarian. Collins' Illustrated Guide to London and Neighbourhood 2012-04-06T02:00:29.250Z We also find a distinct violation of ordinance governing fireproofing of scenery and all woodwork on or about the stage. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z The fireproofed filing cabinets in his offices contain tens of thousands of interviews and documents that tell the story of that dark era — and which directly implicate more than a dozen former Khmer Rouge leaders. IHT Rendezvous: The Tortuous Path to Justice in Cambodia 2012-03-27T06:14:26Z A prominent medical man of the city, who lost the house which he had considered fireproof, was hurrying away, when he found his services no longer needful, to a place of safety. The Story of the Great Fire in St. John, N.B., June 20th, 1877 2012-03-27T02:00:21.067Z "If they were extracted through the iron panels of a fireproof safe, I would not believe it was done by any but natural means." There is no Death 2012-03-22T02:00:39.257Z Philoxenus, and many others, used to accustom themselves to swallow hot water, that they might be able to attack scalding dishes before less fireproof guests would dare to taste them. Curiosities of Medical Experience 2012-03-09T03:00:20.410Z The building had been heralded abroad as a "fireproof structure," with more than enough exits. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z Again in 1898 it was 32 completely rebuilt and made fireproof, though, wherever possible, original materials were used. Historic Shrines of America Being the Story of One Hundred and Twenty Historic Buildings and the Pioneers Who Made Them Notable 2012-03-08T03:00:11.013Z He kept the group’s records in a separate fireproof file box at his modest office at 122 West Main Street, across from the First Mennonite Church. In Amish Country, Accusations of a Ponzi Scheme 2012-02-25T18:33:02Z The houses are built around central courts, with light and air in abundance, with fireproof stairs and steam-heated halls. A Ten Year War An Account of The Battle with The Slum in New York 2012-02-11T03:03:42.997Z In the morning, he had perennial, fireproof joys, that is to say, Employments. Translations from the German (Vol 3 of 3) Tales by Musaeus, Tieck, Richter 2012-02-08T03:00:20.643Z America's newest and most modern fireproof playhouse was not going to disappear before an insignificant fire in the rigging loft. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z A special fireproof building is now being erected which will be devoted exclusively to the care of these records, the preservation of which may be a matter of vital importance fifty years hence. Current History: A Monthly Magazine of the New York Times, May 1918 Vol. VIII, Part I, No. 2 2012-02-04T03:00:16.443Z This valuable paper also contains the Report of the City Authorities of Chicago, certifying to the fireproof nature of these buildings, with other useful particulars. Scientific American, Vol. XXXIX.?No. 24. [New Series.], December 14, 1878 A Weekly Journal Of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, And Manufactures 2012-01-05T03:00:31.783Z Some people treat shingles by boiling them under pressure in a solution of salt and chloride of lime, for the purpose of antiseptic treatment and also to render them fireproof. Scientific American Supplement, No. 648, June 2, 1888. 2011-12-26T03:00:15.410Z I imported iron shutters from England to make it fireproof. My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands Dictated in My Seventy-Fourth Year 2011-12-12T03:00:33.863Z It licked the fireproof materials below clean and rolled on with a roar. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z “It’s an illustration of the fact the euro zone has far fewer fireproof securities, and it’s an indication of the current situation, that the ECB is going to cut rates to record levels.” German Note Yields Fall Below Zero on ECB Outlook, Safety Demand 2011-11-30T16:58:04Z None of the houses in this subdivision is fireproof. Germans’ Righteous Stand Fans Flames in Euro Crisis: Clive Crook 2011-11-30T00:38:59Z OrganoClick’s technique for fireproofing wood costs about 20 percent more, but it also contains protection against mold. Shirts That Repel Red Wine? Thank Fossilized Fabrics 2011-11-15T16:50:52Z The site has since yielded about 1.4 million artifacts, many of them stored in a locked, fireproof laboratory nearby. Ruins of Oldest U.S. Protestant Church May Be at Jamestown 2011-11-14T04:25:18Z Q. Did you ever hear of a fireproof curtain there? Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z Both sides of the narrow streets were lined with low, fireproof houses, whose flat roofs afforded admirable vantage-ground. The South American Republics Part I of II 2011-11-06T02:00:14.827Z “It’s fireproof, it’s bomb proof,” he says of his showroom/vault. It?s a record! Guinness certifies Florida man who collected over 4,000 signed baseballs 2011-10-18T09:15:47Z It is a commanding structure of granite, fireproof, and in the Renaissance style. Ocean to Ocean on Horseback Being the Story of a Tour in the Saddle from the Atlantic to the Pacific; with Especial Reference to the Early History and Devel 2011-10-06T02:00:32.743Z Firewall: A partition made of fireproof material to prevent the spread of flames from one place to another. What Europe’s Leaders Mean When Their Mouths Move: Jonathan Weil 2011-09-29T00:22:04Z Where there is a fireproof screen to the proscenium opening it must be lowered at least once during every performance, to insure it being in proper working order. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z There was no other place as yet in Ville-Marie that was fireproof. The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks 2011-09-16T02:00:21.817Z Unfortunately, the impacts dislodged fireproofing insulation that coated steel in the floors and columns, leaving the metal vulnerable to weakening under fire. Twin Towers Forensic Investigation Helps Revise Building Codes, Despite Critics 2011-08-31T11:15:00.207Z But when the plant was built more than 25 years ago, Martin Fradua, a lead designer, pushed for concrete fireproofing for structural steel beams, despite its high cost. Deep in Slop, Trying to Avoid a Sewage Spill of Epic Size 2011-08-06T01:04:03Z The partition walls were already of brick, and the whole house had been strongly and well built, but the entire building was now made fireproof, and every other possible precaution taken for its safety. The Women of the Confederacy 2011-08-05T02:00:53.333Z The fireproof curtain should be used constantly in place of the ordinary drop curtain. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z Like the other Scandinavian countries, Sweden looks relatively fireproof. Credit ratings: which country will be next in the firing line? 2011-08-01T19:29:23Z Can you really fireproof the global economy, or will periods of prosperity always result in a hangover? The economy ? a Q&A session 2011-07-26T17:36:56Z “Say, are yer whiskers fireproof?” she asked, scrutinizing his white beard with interest. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden 2011-07-26T02:00:18.027Z Whatever the case, I’d like to know where he buys his fireproof suits. Cubs spinning wheels in leadership vacuum 2011-06-30T14:51:00Z It was believed to be the expression of the most modern ideas in regard to theater building; to be about as near fireproof as one could be. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z All I know is that it's fireproof and its specific gravity is approximately the same as sea-water. Rounding up the Raider A Naval Story of the Great War 2011-06-24T02:00:25.163Z Asbestos is a mineral used as fireproofing in construction, and sometimes in cars and ships. Global Update: Asia?s Heavy Use of Asbestos Is Expected to Cause Rise in Deaths in Coming Decades 2011-06-20T19:31:03Z Many of these blocks are fireproof and built of stone, and are fine specimens of architecture, convenient and commodious. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z God only knows what personal baggage they brought to this scene, what losses they had experienced, but they sure felt connected to this place, this mass of wood and steel and fireproof drywall. You're the Boss: Fire Closes Start-Up Restaurant 2011-06-02T13:12:59Z All scenery and paraphernalia of any kind kept on the stage should be absolutely fireproof. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z According to the inventors, the shelters provide safer living space for refugees, as unlike tents they are lockable, fireproof, cool in the sun and will last for decades. Bright ideas 2011-05-18T01:54:53Z One of the eccentricities of the former owner of Ilexhurst had been a granite smoke-house, not only burglar and fireproof but cyclone proof, and with its oaken door it constituted a formidable jail. Sons and Fathers 2011-05-16T02:00:19.893Z The dynamo, engine and boilers are located in a fireproof brick structure, some distance from the building proper, communicating with the hospital by an underground passageway. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z Nothing ever burns so brightly as a fireproof building when once it starts. Back at School with the Tucker Twins 2011-05-14T02:00:10.887Z Wires controlling this ventilator should run in conduit fireproofed and in addition to switch an electric emergency switch weighted with a fused link to make a contact when link breaks. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z It has also taken nearly 30 years for the commission to get effective fireproofing installed in plants after an accident in Alabama. Nuclear Agency Beset by Lapses 2011-05-08T01:30:22Z On the other side the police crashed against the little door, fired into it, and then realized that it was a metal, fireproof door, and proof against their bullets. The Black Star A Detective Story 2011-04-14T02:01:01.883Z An endowment fund of several thousand dollars, accumulated by gifts and membership fees; two lots, eligibly situated, on which at no distant day, will be erected a fireproof building. Fifty Years In The Northwest With An Introduction And Appendix Containing Reminiscences, Incidents And Notes 2011-06-13T02:00:27.317Z His mouth had been washed with a strong solution of alum, and was to a certain degree fireproof. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z Same to apply to stage, halls and stairways, except that fireproof ducts will connect halls and stairs with outer air. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z The ironies are many: The building was fireproof, and it still stands today. City Room: Triangle Fire: A Half-Hour of Horror 2011-03-21T11:30:44Z Celebrity also makes people think they are fireproof: their fans love them come what may. Schumpeter: When stars go cuckoo 2011-03-03T10:48:29Z No, we don’t often use steel construction for small houses, but this house is going to be more fireproof than most small houses even if it does have wooden beams. Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge 2011-02-24T03:01:03.877Z “The tunnel is fireproof and has plenty of air circulation,” he said. City Room: Fighting to Return to a Subway Vault 2011-02-21T16:00:52Z The building code should compel the use of scenery on frames of light metal covered with canvas that has been saturated in a fireproof solution. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z A balloon was accordingly constructed, the whole of the lower part of which was formed of fine asbestos cloth, and the remainder of canvas, covered with a fireproof solution. Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada 2011-02-01T03:00:13.163Z It contains, in addition to the ancient national records, adequate accommodation, in fireproof chambers, for all Scottish title-deeds, entails, contracts and mortgages, and for general statistics, including those of births, deaths and marriages. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 10 "Echinoderma" to "Edward" 2011-01-19T03:00:19.027Z Something fireproof, Mother said, but I don’t know what she finally decided on. Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge 2011-02-24T03:01:03.877Z Some of it may, it is true, find a place in the fireproof libraries of the time; but who, outside of a few antiquarians, will take the trouble to read it or estimate its value? Woman in Science With an Introductory Chapter on Woman's Long Struggle for Things of the Mind 2011-01-12T03:00:29.853Z Then Mr. Foy appeared and asked the audience to keep their seats, assuring them that the theater was thoroughly fireproof. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z He was referring to the value of asbestos millboard as a lining for fireproof cases and deed boxes. Asbestos Its production and use, with some account of the asbestos mines of Canada 2011-02-01T03:00:13.163Z Built in 1917, the building, with its fireproof neoclassical design, was described by The Brooklyn Daily Eagle as “one of the finest commercial structures in Brooklyn.” Square Feet: 7 Stories and Loads of Ideas on Flatbush Avenue 2011-01-11T21:26:52Z “She wants it durable; and fireproof, any way, because we’re some distance from the engine house.” Ethel Morton at Sweetbriar Lodge 2011-02-24T03:01:03.877Z The cars are short and suspended from a long keel which is suspended close up to the gas bag, and is mostly covered in with fireproof canvas. Jane's All the World's Aircraft 1913 2011-01-04T03:01:14.690Z They did not say 'Pull down the asbestos curtain,' nor was there any mention of any fireproof curtain. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z This makes a fireproof stove and the bed of sand holds it rigidly in place. Woodcraft 2010-12-30T03:00:30.337Z Destroy dirty, oily waste instantly after use, or place it carefully inside a fireproof oily waste can if provided. Paper-Cutting Machines A Primer of Information about Paper and Card Trimmers, Hand-Lever Cutters, Power Cutters and Other Automatic Machines for Cutting Paper (Typographic Technical Series Part 1, No. 10) 2010-12-30T03:00:20.623Z He then looked in the safe—a great fireproof safe—that stood open in one corner of the room, and took out the current cheque book. The Ivory Gate, a new edition 2010-12-25T03:00:10.617Z It was fireproof, I believe, but of course the furniture and the fittings were not and the walls gave way.” Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z Even the fireproof Auditorium was not permitted to remain open, and Theodore Thomas and his musicians returned to their homes without playing. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z The fourth-quarter tally includes about 1 billion zloty from the sales of almost 30 smaller companies, ranging from scrap metal traders to makers of fireproof materials and explosives. Polish to Exit Bull Semen, Beehive Businesses 2010-12-22T14:13:12Z Of course, there was the time that he thought he’d left them in a Hooters in Kansas City, Kan., in a fireproof metal briefcase. Naismith?s Rules of the Game Set to Be Auctioned 2010-10-26T02:01:00Z Many companies stopped using asbestos for fireproofing and insulation by the mid-1970s after it was linked to cancer and other diseases. Travelers wins big award in 17-year asbestos case 2010-08-25T14:22:00Z “Perhaps,” replied the blind man, “because so many careless people were satisfied that it was fireproof.” Max Carrados 2010-12-24T03:00:32.117Z It may seem unnecessary in a fireproof theater to have such elaborate exits, but panics will occur from other causes than fires. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z Asbestos, a carcinogen once used to fireproof buildings, is the biggest concern in the Massey building, officials say. Fairfax County considers options for housing public safety headquarters 2010-07-29T04:00:00Z On days when the weather is fine and there is relatively no wind, BP conducts up to a dozen "controlled burns", torching vast expanses of the ocean surface within a corral of fireproof booms. BP accused of killing endangered sea turtles in cleanup operation 2010-06-25T18:52:00Z The process, called an in-situ burn, consists of corralling concentrated parts of the spill in a 500-foot-long fireproof boom, moving it to another location and burning it. Weather Hampers Efforts To Burn Some of Oil Spill 2010-05-04T01:17:00Z The process, called an in-situ burn, consists of corralling concentrated parts of the spill in a 500-foot-long fireproof boom, moving it to another site and burning it. Burning the Oil Off? Weather Is the Hitch 2010-05-03T20:15:00Z A description of the fireproof qualities of the theater should also be printed. Chicago's Awful Theater Horror 2012-03-28T02:00:25.877Z Cleanup crews began on Wednesday evening to conduct what is called in-situ burning, a process that involves corralling a concentrated part of the spill using fireproof booms, moving it to another location and burning it. White House Takes a Bigger Role in the Oil Spill Cleanup 2010-04-29T18:27:00Z When it was suggested that they might make the next stand fireproof, Mr. Pisark laughed and said, “We may have to.” Accused of Shoeshine Arson but Still Shining Shoes 2010-04-16T00:40:00Z Two captive pigeons flapped noisily indoors among the fireproofed steel beams. 2010-02-10T03:07:00Z A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus. Dick Hamilton's Cadet Days The Handicap of a Millionaire's Son A small fireproof safe was in this office. Jessica Trent: Her Life on a Ranch For the storage of explosives at mines, &c., proper magazines must be provided, situated in a safe place, not too near other buildings, and preferably of light though fireproof construction. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" Across the room the windows, into which usually shone the cheery redness of roaring flames, were now frosted with weird designs, and the fireproof platinum fittings on the great door were hoary white. The Book of Gud All that our cities require to begin with is a proper fireproof building. The Library and Society Reprints of Papers and Addresses He was sure that the dividing walls between these basements were not fireproof. The Gray Mask Such a building is fireproof and proof also against vermin, lightning, wind and earthquake. A Living from the Land "Ah, but supposing, like me, she's got a fireproof curtain?" said Jenny flippantly. Carnival A universal conflagration will come, against which no fireproof vaults will avail, and a deluge, which will wipe out the millions and millions upon millions of State debts. Villa Eden: The Country-House on the Rhine The chimney was ablaze, but that didn’t matter in the least, as the house was fireproof. Lord Stranleigh Abroad The ornamental chimney-stacks were put in for the sake of appearance, flues built up in the chalk being entirely satisfactory and fireproof. Cottage Building in Cob, Pisé, Chalk and Clay a Renaissance (2nd edition) At one time Portland cement concrete was considered to be lacking in fireproof qualities, but now it is regarded as one of the best fire-resisting materials known. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" Then with a deep mock-seriousness he demanded slowly if it were fireproof. The Story of Old Fort Loudon At the fire they proved to be fireproof, and fell through the floor. Cupid's Middleman It is easier to take a city block and construct fireproof, high buildings than to solve transportation problems. Euthenics, the science of controllable environment a plea for better living conditions as a first step toward higher human efficiency Modern automatic sprinkler system always ready for an emergency, rendering the property and merchandise as nearly fireproof as possible, aided by a corps of properly-drilled firemen taken from the regular employees staff. How Department Stores Are Carried On The steel reinforcement is of immense importance in fireproof work, because, if properly designed, it enables the concrete to hold together and do its work even when it has been cracked by fire and water. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 7 "Columbus" to "Condottiere" This shows the importance of fireproofing all woodwork on board ships. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... He could be seen every weekday poring over business reports at his office on Prince street—a one-story, fireproof brick building, the windows of which were guarded by heavy iron bars. History of the Great American Fortunes, Vol. I Conditions in Settlement and Colonial Times The flag that was borne before them is now carefully preserved between two heavy plates of glass, and is kept in the Troop's armory, in a fireproof safe made expressly for that purpose. The Little Book of the Flag I just guaranteed them storage, waterproof, practically fireproof, dustproof, and within twenty-four hours. Gold In the Wigalois, a story is told of a cavern in Asia full of everlasting flames, where costly fellat was made by the Salamanders, which was fireproof and indestructible. Needlework As Art The necessity of eliminating wood to the greatest extent possible and fireproofing what remains, was shown by the destruction of the Spanish men-of-war. Porto Rico Its History, Products and Possibilities... Enamelled iron may be made to look very well if affixed in sheets of delicate tint with light patterns, and affixed with "buttons" with enamelled heads to the fireproof floors, as at Fig. The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction From a number of experiments it is proved that the "round bale" is both fireproof and water proof. The Story of the Cotton Plant The fire can't get in here—its a fireproof building only the inside will all burn up. Say and Seal, Volume II We know what it is to be fireproof, to be waterproof: but it is a greater thing to be proof against sin. Days of Heaven Upon Earth They are well aware that if they lose hold of Coila now the title-deeds thereof will never again rest in the fireproof safes of their offices.' Our Home in the Silver West A Story of Struggle and Adventure The floor is of fireproof, iron and concrete, construction. The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction The fire-chief thought that every tenement house should be fireproof, but he warned the commission that such a proposition would "meet with strong opposition from the different interests, should legislation be requested." The Battle with the Slum When it appeared in sight she wrapped herself in her fireproof mantle; then, bidding the lizard return home, she slipped past the dragons and entered the island. The Olive Fairy Book All openings in such walls must be provided with such fireproof doors as will prove reliable in time of need. Scientific American Supplement, No. 647, May 26, 1888 Then follow two articles dealing with the ownership of vacant plots and rebuilding of houses and fireproof godowns in the devastated sections of the capital. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era A fireproof floor would be provided, and the pipes from iron stove conducted to old fireplace in bath room, which would become the lavatorium, and undressing room if necessary. The Turkish Bath Its Design and Construction He had pulled away a chest of drawers from the wall, revealing what I had never noticed before, the door of a small fireproof safe built into the wall. The Seven Secrets The fireproof curtain had not been dropped for the simple reason that it would not work, as is often the case with appliances of the kind. The Slave of Silence The fire laws require a fireproof curtain, which is on the outer or audience side of the two or more curtains that hang on the stage side of the proscenium arch. The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession The main requisite is something substantial—and fireproof. Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine That which may be perfectly fireproof in a dwelling house, may be the weakest in a large warehouse. Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction Banks and commercial houses, supposed to be fireproof though not of modern build, burned quickly and the roar of the flames could be heard even on the hills, which were out of the danger zone. Complete Story of the San Francisco Horror Now it was baked in a hot fire for several hours, so that when it was cool it was a fireproof bowl. Girl Scouts in the Adirondacks The footlights and the apron are in front of the fireproof curtain. The Art of Stage Dancing The Story of a Beautiful and Profitable Profession It has the advantage of being absolutely waterproof and fireproof. Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine If enough dirt and trash can be accumulated an otherwise fireproof building will become inflammable. Simple Sabotage Field Manual These are built of real old honest-to-goodness hollow fireproof brick, brought all the way from the United States. The Stars and Stripes The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919 For it was here that George III. and Queen Charlotte once breakfasted in peace in the drawing room upstairs, whilst the dining-room below was purposely ignited to prove that the house was really fireproof. The Idler Magazine, Volume III, March 1893 An Illustrated Monthly The lowest tender for ordinary construction was £42,000 and for fireproof £45,300; the others were considerably higher. Report of the Chief Librarian for the Year Ended 31 March 1958: Special Centennial Issue The Switchboard Connecting switchboard instruments The switchboard is constructed of some fireproof material, preferably slate or marble. Electricity for the farm Light, heat and power by inexpensive methods from the water wheel or farm engine The new building will, we are informed, have fireproof floors and staircases. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 29, 1914 This form was used successfully for filling and encasing steel columns for a fireproof building in Chicago, Ill., and is a favorite circular form construction in Europe. Concrete Construction Methods and Costs Limestone calcines in a heat exceeding 1000° F., and therefore it cannot be used in fireproof construction. Diggers in the Earth A century before, some buildings still had fire escapes running down their outsides, but modern fireproofing had rendered such anachronisms unnecessary. Anything You Can Do ... Then take a fireproof plate, grease it evenly with butter and dust with bread crumbs ground fine; pour into it the fish prepared as above and cover with a thin layer of bread crumbs. The Italian Cook Book The Art of Eating Well He looked round him as he spoke, and fixed his eyes at last on the fireproof safe. Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 During our stay overnight at Takasaki we were lodged in such a fireproof house, in very large clean apartments with the floor partly covered with carpets after the European pattern. The Voyage of the Vega round Asia and Europe, Volume I and Volume II Granite looks so solid that people used to think it was fireproof; but it is really poor material in a great fire. Diggers in the Earth The house is practically fireproof, and I am sure we can hold it for a week or more, if need be.” The Cryptogram A Story of Northwest Canada Turn it on the back, grease with oil, season with salt and pepper, dust with bread crumbs then lay it with two tablespoonfuls of oil on a fireproof plate or baking tin. The Italian Cook Book The Art of Eating Well He writes at a large table, and has a fireproof safe at his elbow. Our Casualty, and Other Stories 1918 Dr. Lively, too, thought this, for he did not believe that the flames could pass the double row of fireproof buildings on La Salle street and others in the neighborhood. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 It can be made into a paint which will protect iron from rust; and will make woodwork partially fireproof. Diggers in the Earth It is claimed that the cotton is rolled so tightly by this process that the bales are practically fireproof and waterproof. Textiles For Commercial, Industrial, and Domestic Arts Schools; Also Adapted to Those Engaged in Wholesale and Retail Dry Goods, Wool, Cotton, and Dressmaker's Trades I was not allowed even to touch it, and when I was through looking at the tattered pages, they locked it up in a fireproof safe. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great, Volume 7 Little Journeys to the Homes of Eminent Orators He made the first iron beams for use in constructing fireproof buildings. Little Journeys to the Homes of the Great - Volume 11 Little Journeys to the Homes of Great Businessmen The double row of fireproofs, which was to have held the fire at bay, was attacked and went down; then the Chamber of Commerce melted away; shortly after the court-house was assailed. Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 12, No. 32, November, 1873 Old Weller talks of being locked up “in a fireproof chest with a patent Bramin.” Pickwickian Studies No one can guarantee ten years of life to a placer-mining town, and there would be no warrant for the expenditure of the sums required for fireproof building even were the capital available. Ten Thousand Miles with a Dog Sled A Narrative of Winter Travel in Interior Alaska All round the room, encased in scarlet slip-covers of tooled morocco, on fireproof shelves, were the priceless booty of the collector. Pipefuls I believe that even in our fireproof age, fires still occur. The K-Factor Then he was led into a fireproof safe—a solid stone apartment—which was piled from floor to ceiling with sheets of postage-stamps of different values. Post Haste Accordingly a site for a permanent building of their own was purchased in 1914 at Regina and the following year a modern, fireproof building was erected. Deep Furrows If we figure, however, for the same style of lighting, heating, ventilating and fireproofing, and provide an elevator and outside fire-escape, the cost could not be put below $40,000. The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, Jan-Mar, 1890 They were loaded centrally and eccentrically, and some were cased with a fireproof covering. Scientific American Supplement, No. 1157, March 5, 1898 Its chief use is in the manufacture of plaster of Paris and of hollow tiles for fireproof walls. An Elementary Study of Chemistry From the hall a fireproof stairway ascended with a turn to the running-track and a large room which was evidently used as a meeting hall. Left End Edwards A solid wall of fireproofs along Arch Street had held the fire from spreading eastward there, but as Franklin Street was passed in the southward sweep, the eastward urging was not wholly to be denied. White Ashes Of course, in such an isolated dwelling, electric-lighting, steam-heating, fireproof stairs, and other luxuries of the “flat,” would hardly be expected. The American Architect and Building News, Vol. 27, Jan-Mar, 1890 The building is fireproof, and is warmed and ventilated by machinery. Lights and Shadows of New York Life or, the Sights and Sensations of the Great City The houses were strongly built, of incombustible material, they being usually of two stories, each story vaulted and practically fireproof. Historical Tales - The Romance of Reality - Volume VII Yes, I remember, I explained to you that anything placed on that particular shelf was intended to be lodged in the fireproof safe when Mr. Winslow had it open. Dick the Bank Boy Or, A Missing Fortune Much of the steel work, to be sure, was not so protected as to render it fireproof; yet in the building there would ordinarily have been scant fuel for an ordinary fire. White Ashes Also, owing to premiums offered by Baron Carondelet, the governor, tile roofs came into vogue, so that the city became comparatively fireproof. American Adventures A Second Trip 'Abroad at home' For the roof there are slate and non-burnable shingles as well as a system by which weather boarding under wooden shingles can be replaced with panels of fireproof plaster sheathing. If You're Going to Live in the Country In addition to this, all of the important power wires beneath the car are placed in conduits of fireproof material, of which asbestos is the principal constituent. The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment In a twenty-four-story office building, on a smooth gliding elevator, up seventeen stories, down a low-ceilinged corridor, past fireproof doors labeled: "Clerk's Office," "Judge's Chambers," "Witness Room," we find the typical modern court. The Man in Court Here a seven-story fireproof building confronted it, and proved equal to the task. White Ashes Tommy's hotel had outgrown the original modest building and was now modern and fireproof. The Gay Cockade The first and inner part is a central column, B, of fireproof material. Scientific American Supplement, No. 561, October 2, 1886 The 11,000 volt primary current is conveyed through paper insulated lead-sheathed cables to transformers, located in fireproof compartments adjacent to the platforms of the passenger stations. The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment This outfit makes a fireproof conveyer which will handle hot ore from roasting kiln to crusher, and convey coal, broken stone, or other gritty and coarse material. Scientific American Supplement, No. 421, January 26, 1884 This is a modern city we're talking about—half the buildings down town are fireproof or nearly so. White Ashes With a scream of terror she ran until she came to a door that divided the dock into fireproof sections. The Master Mystery It will make your barn fireproof; it will insure clean milk for your children; it will provide a safe housing for your automobile. Love Conquers All This corrugated sheet holds the fireproof cement flooring called "monolith." The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment Filling the spaces behind the lathing in a brick house with some fireproof and non-conducting material is a concession to usual modes of building. The House that Jill Built after Jack's had proved a failure In the first place, it is brown because it is of steel and concrete fireproof construction. White Ashes In sordid substance I am but a sheet, A fabric of some fireproof stuff. The Broadway Anthology But is anything fireproof in the United States, except perhaps Tammany Hall? Your United States Impressions of a first visit The outside roof is of fireproof composite board, covered with canvas. The New York Subway Its Construction and Equipment "Then, as an investment, what object is there in attempting to make buildings fireproof or even approximately so?" The House that Jill Built after Jack's had proved a failure Why, my boy, that barn is the latest thing in fireproof construction! White Ashes When the cue of tightly packed men and women had advanced along a corridor on the other side of the doorway, it began mounting a fireproof staircase. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl Has not the blazing of fireproof constructions again and again singed off the eyebrows of dauntless firemen? Your United States Impressions of a first visit His heirlooms and works of art are stored in a fireproof annexe. The Foundations of Japan Notes Made During Journeys Of 6,000 Miles In The Rural Districts As A Basis For A Sounder Knowledge Of The Japanese People The construction I have described for making the house fireproof, or nearly so, would also make it comparatively sound-proof. The House that Jill Built after Jack's had proved a failure I used to tell Barney MacTague, when he thought it queer that I knew so little about dad's affairs, that dad was a fireproof safe, and Crawford was the combination lock. The Range Dwellers "They don't spend money putting up fireproof staircases for nothing," mumbled a voice over the sardine's shoulder. Winnie Childs The Shop Girl My impression is that "fireproof," in the American tongue, is one of those agreeable but quite meaningless phrases which adorn the languages of all nations. Your United States Impressions of a first visit Considering the price, the paper roof is not only cheaper than other fireproof roofs, but its light weight makes it possible for the whole building to be constructed lighter and cheaper. Scientific American Supplement, No. 821, September 26, 1891 If he were working at golf the bands of all the regiments of Hohenzollern would not make him turn his head, nor the multitudinous blazing of fireproof skyscrapers. The Plain Man and His Wife It is needless to say that when wooden doors are lined, they should be lined on both sides; but frequently we find so-called fireproof doors lined on one side only. Scientific American Supplement, No. 520, December 19, 1885 For the homely pot-au-feu the French housewife has used fireproof earthenware dishes for generations, and does so today. The Story of Crisco A couple of weeks before the hatching begins, the fireproof house is filled with straw which is set afire, thoroughly warming the hatchery. The Dollar Hen Some wooden houses were brought out from the East in numbered pieces, like children's blocks, to be put together here, and others thought to be fireproof were of iron plates made in the East. Stories of California Such a building should be absolutely fireproof; no expenditure for mere architectural display is required. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 2: Rutherford B. Hayes "Perhaps," replied the blind man, "because so many careless people were satisfied that it was fireproof." Four Max Carrados Detective Stories Now lay it in a well Criscoed fireproof dish, cover it with a greased paper, and bake in moderate oven for thirty minutes. The Story of Crisco In the side-hill a supposedly fireproof vault had been built to hold the manuscript that held his precious thoughts. A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment During the past session of Congress a bill to provide a suitable fireproof building for the Army Medical Museum and the library of the Surgeon-General's Office received the approval of the Senate. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 8, part 2: Chester A. Arthur It is therefore earnestly recommended that an appropriation be made for a new fireproof building, adequate for the present needs and reasonable future expansion of these valuable collections. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 2: Rutherford B. Hayes Then I tried the 'Patent Incombustible' roofing, because the man said it would not only keep out the rain, but it was perfectly fireproof. Elbow-Room A Novel Without a Plot Turn into Criscoed fireproof dish, cover with greased paper, set in warm water, and bake in moderate oven for thirty minutes. The Story of Crisco The home of the press was comfortably ceiled and made into a guest-chamber, and apples and potatoes are stored in the fireproof vault. A Backward Glance at Eighty Recollections & comment Their statue of Victory in the Thiergarten is so hideous, however, that I was reminded of General Sherman's remark when he saw the Pension Office in Washington, "And they tell me the —— thing is fireproof!" As Seen By Me Lay on a fireproof dish, sprinkle with white pepper, salt and a little shalot, cover with claret or white wine, and let it cook in the oven till done. The International Jewish Cook Book 1600 Recipes According to the Jewish Dietary Laws with the Rules for Kashering; the Favorite Recipes of America, Austria, Germany, Russia, France, Poland, Roumania, Etc., Etc. This system does not exclude the ordinary methods of constructing floors and roofs, although it supplies a fireproof system. Scientific American Supplement, No. 514, November 7, 1885 Put macaroni into Criscoed fireproof dish, then put in meat and onions, add seasonings, tomatoes, cheese, breadcrumbs, and remainder of Crisco melted. The Story of Crisco But you needn't fret; it's to be fireproof.' People of the Whirlpool A noteworthy property of brickwork, and one of immense value, is that it is thoroughly fireproof; in fact, almost the only perfectly fireproof material. Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 He recommended fireproof brick houses, warm clothing, and abundant, varied food. American Negro Slavery A Survey of the Supply, Employment and Control of Negro Labor as Determined by the Plantation Regime The floors throughout are fireproof, formed of iron joists, and arched with hollow bricks of a singular construction. The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 10, No. 278, Supplementary Number (1828) Mix well, turn into Criscoed fireproof dish and bake in moderate oven till firm. The Story of Crisco The expediency of providing a fireproof building for the important books and papers of the Post-Office Department is worthy of consideration. A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 3, part 1: Andrew Jackson (Second Term) The second deficiency in brickwork which I am bound to notice is that, though it is very fireproof, it is far from being waterproof. Scientific American Supplement, No. 601, July 9, 1887 The massive church here, with its roof of stone, bears eloquent testimony to the need for fireproof buildings in a village so near to Scotland in the days of Border warfare. Northumberland Yesterday and To-day Boil a beetroot till it is quite tender, peel it, cut into slices, put it in a fireproof dish, and cover it with a thick white sauce. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Beat up whites of eggs to stiff froth and fold them into mixture, then turn it into Criscoed fireproof dish and bake thirty minutes in moderate oven. The Story of Crisco These furnaces, constructed of fireproof brick, were especially adapted for burning pit coal, with a flat bottom upon which the iron bars were laid. From the Earth to the Moon; and, Round the Moon It is to be hoped that at no distant day these Edisoniana will be assembled and arranged in a fireproof museum for the benefit of posterity. Edison, His Life and Inventions The material is fireproofed as a precautionary measure, but at the same time the modern aerial bomb is able to penetrate the roofing without any difficulty and to explode against the airship anchored within. Aeroplanes and Dirigibles of War Make a good risotto, and when cooked put it into a fireproof dish. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Turn into a Criscoed fireproof dish and bake in moderate oven one hour, or until rice is tender. The Story of Crisco If boats are unsinkable as well as fireproof there is no need of any life-boats at all. Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters They are enclosed with sides and a fireproof roof, and are divided into two compartments, one the navigating compartment, the other the engine room. British Airships, Past, Present, and Future It'd be worse than a fireproof hotel going up in flames. Stories from Everybody's Magazine Butter a fireproof dish, put in a layer of the ravioli, powder them over with grated Parmesan, then another layer of ravioli and more Parmesan. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Grease large fireproof dish and place in all vegetables in layers, with herbs, Crisco, salt and pepper to taste. The Story of Crisco What an hour will that be for hurrying to and fro with water-pipes and buckets, when proper forethought, diligence, and sacrifice would have made the building fireproof. Ginx's Baby: his birth and other misfortunes; a satire The yellow thread of exposure seems to be inextricably woven into all fabrics whose strength is secrecy, and experience proves that it is much easier to become fireproof than to become exposure proof. The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé The Will remained in its fireproof box at my office, through more years than I Like to reckon up. The Moonstone Put the fish in a fireproof dish with one and a half ounces of butter, salt, a squeeze of lemon juice, and half a glass of Chablis. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Turn into a Criscoed fireproof dish and bake in moderate oven fifteen minutes. The Story of Crisco Every day in her comings and goings through the wide fireproof corridors of the Forty-second Street building a sign on a ground-glass door waved at her like a flag: Star-Dust One of the more recent fireproofs was Eugene Rivalli, whose act included, besides the usual effects, a cage of fire in which he stood completely surrounded by flames. The Miracle Mongers, an Exposé In one of the rooms stood a desk, carefully locked, and by its side a fireproof safe. The Mystery of the Four Fingers Fillet a sole and wipe each piece with a clean cloth, then place them in a fireproof dish, and put a small piece of butter on each fillet. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes Roll up pieces of steak and lay them in fireproof baking dish. The Story of Crisco Then up three flights of clean, new, fireproof stairs, Harry inserting his key into one of the two doors that faced the landing. Star-Dust It is fifty-five feet in breadth by one hundred and ninety feet in length; it is nearly fireproof, and is provided with double stairways. The Atlantic Monthly, Volume 05, No. 32, June, 1860 From here to the water front were by now many fireproof brick and stone structures, with double doors and iron shatters, like fortresses. The Gray Dawn Roll up a fowl in buttered paper and put it in the oven in a fireproof dish with all kinds of vegetables and a few peppercorns. The Cook's Decameron: a study in taste, containing over two hundred recipes for Italian dishes When quite smooth, pour it into a well Criscoed fireproof dish; skin the sausages and lay them in the batter, and bake in a moderate oven for 3/4 of an hour. The Story of Crisco The paper was clearing from six to ten thousand dollars a month, and the "Enterprise Building" was finished and ready for occupation—a stately fireproof brick. Roughing It, Part 5. |
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