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National Fire Protection Association
Industry: Fire safety
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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 agent concentration (volume percent) at sea level for which the partial pressure of agent matches the ambient partial pressure of agent at a given altitude.
Industry:Fire safety
The basic operating system software that can be altered only by the equipment manufacturer or its authorized representative. Operating system software is sometimes referred to as firmware, BIOS, or executive program.
Industry:Fire safety
The area of the ship that is above the waterline and that is subject to the effects of wind, particularly a crosswind on the broad side of a ship.
Industry:Fire safety
The area immediately surrounding the fireworks mortars used for an outdoor fireworks display.
Industry:Fire safety
The angle measured between two lines tangent to the front and rear tire static loaded radius, and intersecting at a point on the underside of the vehicle that defines the largest ramp over which the vehicle can roll.
Industry:Fire safety
Hydrogen in gaseous or liquid form for use as a vehicular fuel.
Industry:Fire safety
Водород в газообразном или жидком виде для использования в качестве автомобильного топлива.
Industry:Fire safety
The area of the structure ignition zone extending at least 30 ft (9 m) from the foundation of the structure, including the footprint on decks and all extensions, and the area in which the vegetation has been modified for reduced flammability or aesthetic purposes, such as lawns and gardens.
Industry:Fire safety
The area of the body below the waist including the legs but excluding the ankles and feet.
Industry:Fire safety
The activities to be undertaken at a specific site to manage the rescue efforts.
Industry:Fire safety