A fire load rating of 10 in pounds per square inch is considered:

• A. slight
• B. Moderate
• C. Severe
• D. Negligible

Answer: (B)

Fire load rating reflects how much combustible material is available per area and how that fuel amount translates into potential heat release and fire growth. A value of 10 pounds per square inch indicates a noticeable amount of fuel, not negligible or minimal, but not so high as to push the scenario into the most severe category. Within the standard scale used here, that level is considered moderate because it sits above the low end (negligible or slight) but below the higher end that would be labeled severe.