### Question
How is the term hazardous areas defined?


### Answer
The term **hazardous areas** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2227* as the following:

> those areas in a building referred to as hazardous areas in National Fire Protection Association Standard 101, known as the Life Safety Code, or any successor standard thereto

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2227*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-FIRE PREVENTION AND CONTROL**

