One possible option involves a so-called "refuge floor" at higher levels with extra structural or fire resistance.

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Mr Berlusconi's resistance to structural reform appeared to harden as the country's problems deepened.

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In general, the molecular designs of these plastics improve a product's flame resistance or its structural integrity under heat.

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