- 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 highway distress flare, sometimes used to ignite fireworks at outdoor fireworks displays.
Industry:Fire safety
A highway that is constructed on a structure that is above the surface but that does not cross over an obstacle as in the case of a bridge.
Industry:Fire safety
A highway where preference is given to through-traffic by providing access connections that use only selected public roads and by prohibiting crossings at grade and at direct private driveways.
Industry:Fire safety
A hinged piece of sheet metal within the hood that, when released, closes the space between the top of the curtain and the hood of a rolling steel fire door.
Industry:Fire safety
A homogeneous mixture of water and foam concentrate in the proper proportions.
Industry:Fire safety
A horizontal extension of the common vent within the room in which the appliances are installed.
Industry:Fire safety
A horizontal or vertical fire resistance-rated assembly of materials that have protected openings and are designed to restrict the spread of fire.
Industry:Fire safety
A horizontal or vertical molding attached to one leaf of a pair of doors.
Industry:Fire safety
A horizontal or vertical tank that is listed and intended for fixed installation, without backfill, above or below grade and is used within the scope of its approval or listing.
Industry:Fire safety
