A material that retains its thermoplastic properties throughout its service life.
Non-woven
Random arrangement of the reinforcement fibers of a scrim sheet or mat.
Nonagon
A nine-sided polygon.
Nonbearing wall
A dividing wall that does not support a vertical load.
Noncombustible building material
A material which meets either of the following requirements: Materials that pass the test procedure set forth in ASTM E 136. Materials having a structural base of noncombustible materials as defined in 1, with a surfacing not more than 1/8 inch (3.17 mm) thick which has a flamespread rating not greater than 50 when tested in accordance with ASTM E 84.
Nonconforming mortgage loan
A mortgage loan in which the loan amount, the loan-to-value ratio, the term, or some other aspect of the loan exceeds permissible limits as specified in agency regulations.
Nonferrous metal
Metal containing no iron, such as copper, brass, or aluminum.
Nonfibered roof and foundation coating
Dual purposed, this thin-viscosity material doubles as a nonfibered roof or foundation coating.
Nonpoint source pollution (nps)
Nutrients,. sediments, toxic substances, and pathogens that degrade waterways. NPS occurs mainly through stormwater runoff.
