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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 passage that allows the controlled release of gases from anaerobic treatment processes or gas storage facilities.
Industry:Fire safety
A passage such as nozzles or openings on an aerosol generator where aerosol is released when the generator is actuated.
Industry:Fire safety
A passage designed to effect the dilution of flue gases with air before discharge from an appliance.
Industry:Fire safety
A partition with a height not greater than 72 in. (1830 mm).
Industry:Fire safety
A particularly active part of a wildland fire.
Industry:Fire safety
A particle of solid material that emits radiant energy due either to its temperature or the process of combustion on its surface.
Industry:Fire safety
A partial enclosure for aesthetic purposes that is installed at the termination of a venting system that surrounds or conceals the chimney or vent cap.
Industry:Fire safety
A part preventing unintentional direct contact, but not preventing direct contact by deliberate action.
Industry:Fire safety
A part of the shell of the helmet extending around the entire circumference of the helmet.
Industry:Fire safety
A part of one control unit that through software acts as a separate control unit.
Industry:Fire safety