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Electricity

A database referring to the existence of a flow of electric charge.

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Fixed capacitor bank

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A capacitor bank installed with no automatic switching device. The bank is manually switched on and off.

Fixture

Electrical equipment; Electricity

With regard to lighting, a reference to Luminaire.

Flame resistance

Electrical equipment; Electricity

The ability of insulation or jacketing material to resist the support and conveyance of fire.

Flash hazard

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A dangerous condition associated with the release of energy caused by an electric arc.

Flash hazard analysis

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A study investigating a worker's potential exposure to arc-flash energy, conducted for the purpose of injury prevention, the determination of safe work practices, and the appropriate levels of PPE.

Flash protection boundary

Electrical equipment; Electricity

An approach limit at a distance from exposed live parts within which a person could receive a second degree burn if an electrical arc flash were to occur.

Flash suit

Electrical equipment; Electricity

A complete FR clothing and equipment system that covers the entire body, except for the hands and feet. This includes pants, jacket, and bee-keeper-type hood fitted with a face shield.

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