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National Fire Protection Association
Industry: Fire safety
Number of terms: 98780
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Established in 1896, NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
A water supply control valve intended to be operated by actuation of an automatic detection system that is installed in the same area as the discharge devices. Each deluge valve is intended to be capable of automatic and manual operation.
Industry:Fire safety
A water pump mounted on the fire apparatus in addition to a fire pump and used for fire fighting either in conjunction with or independent of the fire pump.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system where the distribution system piping is exposed to pressures of 34. 5 bar (500 psi) or greater.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system where the distribution system piping is exposed to pressures greater than 12. 1 bar (175 psi) but less than 34. 5 bar (500 psi).
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system where the distribution piping is exposed to pressures of 12. 1 bar (175 psi) or less.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system utilizing a single piping system to supply each nozzle.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system using automatic nozzles attached to a piping system that contains air that might or might not be under pressure, with a supplemental detection system installed in the same areas as the mist nozzles. The actuation of the detection system opens a valve that allows water to flow into the piping system and discharges through all opened nozzles in the system.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system using automatic nozzles attached to a piping system containing air, nitrogen, or inert gas under pressure, the release of which (as from an opening of an automatic nozzle) allows the water pressure to open a dry pipe valve. The water then flows into the piping system and out through any open nozzles.
Industry:Fire safety
A water mist system arranged to discharge directly on an object or hazard in an enclosed, unenclosed, or open outdoor condition.
Industry:Fire safety
A water craft or other artificial contrivance used as a means of transportation in or on the water.
Industry:Fire safety