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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 temporary or permanent building or structure that has a floor area not greater than 800 ft2 (74 m2), other than tents, canopies, or membrane structures, that is used primarily for the retail display and sale of consumer fireworks to the public.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature-actuated device that is arranged to effect a safety shutdown of the burner when the water temperature exceeds a preset temperature.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature-actuated device that is arranged to effect a normal burner shutdown when the water temperature exceeds a preset temperature.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature-actuated device that initiates a signal when the oil temperature falls below the limits that are required to maintain the viscosity range recommended by the burner manufacturer.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature-actuated device that initiates a signal when oil temperature rises above the limits that are required to maintain the viscosity range recommended by the burner manufacturer.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature of 70°F (21. 1°C) and a pressure of 1 atmosphere.
Industry:Fire safety
A temperature measured in Kelvins (K) or Rankines (R).
Industry:Fire safety
A telephone system in which an individually wired circuit is used for each fire alarm box.
Industry:Fire safety
A telecommunications facility also known as a telephone exchange or switching center.
Industry:Fire safety
A technique used to ignite fireworks using a source of electric current.
Industry:Fire safety