How is a church classified in terms of fire hazards?

A church is typically classified as a light (low) hazard in terms of fire hazards due to the nature of its operations and the materials present within. Such facilities generally have lower fire risks because they tend to have minimal flammable materials, limited cooking operations, and typically do not house any high-risk activities that could lead to a fire.

Factors contributing to this classification include the absence of industrial processes, the structural design, and the common use of non-combustible building materials. Additionally, occupancy patterns in churches usually feature intermittent use rather than continuous high occupancy, reducing the potential fire load.

In contrast, an ordinary (moderate) hazard would involve environments where ignition sources or flammable materials are present but not at high levels, while extra (high) hazards would indicate a significant presence of combustible materials or processes that could lead to severe fire risks. Special (unusual) hazards are reserved for circumstances that present unique challenges not covered by the standard classifications.