Prevention & protection

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Automatic fire detector

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to detect the presence of a fire signature and to initiate action. For the purpose of this standard, automatic fire detectors are classified as follows: Automatic Fire Extinguishing ...

Discharge device

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to discharge water or foam-water solution or water additive solution in a predetermined, fixed, or adjustable pattern.

Anchor

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device for attaching frames to the surrounding structure.

Continuous vapour concentration high-limit controller

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to initiate reduction of the vapour concentration if the concentration exceeds a predetermined set point.

Mask

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to limit exposure of the nasal, oral, respiratory, or mucosal membranes to airborne pathogens.

Circuit breaker

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to open and close a circuit by nonautomatic means and to open the circuit automatically on a predetermined overcurrent without damage to itself when properly applied within its ...

Pressure relief device

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A device designed to open to prevent a rise of internal pressure in excess of a specified value due to emergency or abnormal conditions. The device can be of the reclosing or other type, such as one ...