A nonbuilding structure, often referred to simply as a structure, is any built
structure that is not a
building, i.e. not designed for continuous human
occupancy. The term is particularly used by
architects,
structural engineers, and
mechanical engineers to distinguish load-bearing structures not designed for continuous human occupancy.[1]
Some structures that are occupied periodically and would otherwise be considered "nonbuilding structures" are categorized as "buildings" for life and
fire safety purposes:[citation needed]
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