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Fixed foam discharge outlet
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device permanently attached to a tank, dike, or other containment structure, designed to introduce foam.
Eductor
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device that uses the Venturi principle to syphon a liquid into a water stream. The pressure at the throat is below atmospheric pressure, allowing liquid at atmospheric pressure to flow into the ...
Hood
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device provided for a cooking appliance(s) to direct and capture grease-laden vapours and exhaust gases.
Leakage-current detector-interrupter (LCDI)
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device provided in a power supply cord or cord set that senses leakage current flowing between or from the cord conductors and interrupts the circuit at a predetermined level of leakage current.
Safety interlock
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device required to ensure safe start-up and safe operation and to cause safe equipment shutdown.
Limit control
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device responsive to changes in pressure, temperature, or liquid level for turning on, shutting off, or throttling the gas supply to an appliance.
Concussion mortar
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A device specifically designed and constructed, when loaded with pyrotechnic material, to produce a concussion effect.
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