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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.
The hydrant that is used for measuring static and residual pressures during a flow test.
Industry:Fire safety
The housing that covers, protects, or guards a piece of equipment that is not intended for personnel occupancy but that can provide access to the equipment.
Industry:Fire safety
The horizontal, noncombustible member, usually of masonry or steel, spanning the opening of a masonry fireplace to support the load above.
Industry:Fire safety
The hose connection outlet of a hydrant.
Industry:Fire safety
The horizontal distance through the fill measured just below the distribution basin.
Industry:Fire safety
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The horizontal force due to seismic load acting on a brace at working stress levels.
Industry:Fire safety
The horizontal dimension between the face of the loads in racks under consideration.
Industry:Fire safety
The horizontal dimension between the face of the loads in racks under consideration.
Industry:Fire safety
The hood opening or the plane of the inside surface of the sash.
Industry:Fire safety
The hollow spaces of cellular metal floors, together with suitable fittings, that may be approved as enclosures for electrical conductors.
Industry:Fire safety