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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nfpa |  National Fire Protection Association |
| standpipe system |  A fixed piping system and hose valve connections to perclude the need for long hose lays in tall or large buildings., pipes that run the height of the building and provide water outlets at each floor for firefighters to connect hoses |
| class1 standpipe system |  for the occupents uses |
| class 2 standpipe sytem |  for firedepartment uses |
| class3 standpipe system |  for both fire department and occupents to uses |
| pressure regulating devices |  A component that monitors pressure passageways in a pneumatic system in order to maintain a consistent pressure level |
| sprinkler system |  a system for extinguishing fires or containing fires |
| dry system |  A dry system is any given length of standpipe that is not charged with water |
| wet system |  A standpipe system completely filled with water at a pressure required for immediate discharge and use |
| hose connections |  Hose connections in Class I systems are typically 2 1/2 inch threaded outlets |
| riser |  a vertical assembly of fittings and pipes that distributes water upward |
| fire rated stairs |  Stairwell secure for exiting even in the event of a Fire |
| nfpa 170 |  Standard for Fire Safety Symbols. Some jurisdictions require a light to help identify the FDC's location in the dark |
| osha |  a government agency in the Department of Labor to maintain a safe and healthy work environment |
| fire codes |  set of standards established and enforced by government for fire prevention and safety in case of fire as in fire escapes etc |
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| Terms | 15 |
| Creator | sickboy152 |
| Created | September 16, 2009 |
| Group | FT 106: Fire Protection Systems and Equipment |
| Subject | chapter 4 |
| Access | Anyone |
| Edit | Creator Only |
ohsa Fire Service Features of Buildings chapter 4 flash cards