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National Fire Protection Association
Industri: 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 powered rescue tool component consisting of a prime mover and the principal power output device used to power the rescue tool.
Industry:Fire safety
A power-driven machine (or a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner), not portable by hand while working, that is used to process material by cutting; forming; pressure; electrical, thermal, or optical techniques; lamination; or a combination of these processes. It can include associated equipment used to transfer material or tooling, including fixtures, to assemble/disassemble, to inspect or test, or to package. The associated electrical equipment, including the logic controller(s) and associated software or logic together with the machine actuators and sensors, are considered as part of the industrial machine.
Industry:Fire safety
A power system installation that is not located inside a building or that has only partial weather protection (maximum coverage of a roof and up to 50 percent enclosing walls).
Industry:Fire safety
A power system installation located on the roof of a building.
Industry:Fire safety
A power production, distribution, and utilization system, such as a utility system and connected loads, that is external to and not controlled by the photovoltaic power system.
Industry:Fire safety
A power mechanism used to effect motion of the machine.
Industry:Fire safety
A power distribution box containing receptacles and overcurrent devices.
Industry:Fire safety
A powder composed of very small particles, usually sodium bicarbonate-, potassium bicarbonate-, or ammonium phosphate-based with added particulate material supplemented by special treatment to provide resistance to packing, resistance to moisture absorption (caking), and the proper flow capabilities.
Industry:Fire safety
A post-incident meeting designed to assist rescue personnel in dealing with psychological trauma as the result of an emergency.
Industry:Fire safety
A post-incident analysis of the effectiveness of the rescue effort.
Industry:Fire safety