Origin of the name Axel: A borrowing from the Scandinavians, Axel is a cognate of the biblical Absalom, which is derived from the Hebrew âabshÄlÅm (the father is peace).Var: Aksel, Apsel. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman. borrowing from the Scandinavians, Axel is a cognate of the biblical Absalom, which is derived from the Hebrew âabshÄlÅm (the father is peace). Var: Aksel, Apsel. From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
Noncombustible refers to the fuel the building contributes, not its resistance to spread of fire. Typically exposed metal floor and roof system and metal or masonry walls. Least stable in terms of collapse, when exposed to fire. Walls of masonry or other noncombustible walls with a 2 hour fire rating. Floors, roofs and interior partitions are of wood.  Interior columns, beams and girders are heavy timber (minimum 8x8). Floors and roofs are heavy planks (3x6 minimum).
Collapse zone. A collapse zone is an area around a structure, usually a burning structure, that may suffer structural collapse. A collapse zone affects firefighters working on the exterior of a structure. Contents.