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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 introduction of a gas into a furnace for the purpose of cooling the work.
Industry:Fire safety
The maximum brake horsepower required to drive the pump at rated speed. The pump manufacturer determines this by shop test under expected suction and discharge conditions. Actual field conditions can vary from shop conditions.
Industry:Fire safety
The material or composite used in an ensemble or clothing for the purpose of providing protection from chemical hazards.
Industry:Fire safety
The maximum pressure the pump is capable of developing at zero discharge flow.
Industry:Fire safety
The interval of time between the arrivals of consecutive trains at a platform in a station.
Industry:Fire safety
The level of incident radiant heat energy in units of W/cm2 on a floor covering system at the most distant flameout point.
Industry:Fire safety
The lowest concentration of a combustible substance in a gaseous oxidizer that will propagate a flame, under defined test conditions.
Industry:Fire safety
The maximum number of discrete elements of fire alarm systems permitted to be used in a particular configuration.
Industry:Fire safety
The individual, partnership, corporation, public agency, or other entity that owns or operates a plant or site.
Industry:Fire safety
The loss occurs during the policy period, the claim can be made at any time.
Industry:Fire safety