Defective refers to something that is incomplete or faulty. In legal and consumer contexts, it signifies that an item is not reasonably safe for a use that can be reasonably anticipated.
A material or structure is described as fire-resistive if it can withstand exposure to flames of a specified intensity or for a specified period.
A housing code is a local government ordinance that sets minimum standards of safety and sanitation for existing residential buildings, as opposed to building codes, which pertain to new construction.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is a regulatory agency of the U.S. Department of Labor responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education, and assistance.
