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Prevention & protection

Automated fixed guideway transit system

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A fixed guideway transit system that operates fully automated, driverless vehicles along an exclusive right-of-way.

Fixed maximum liquid level gauge

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A fixed liquid level gauge that indicates the liquid level at which the container is filled to its maximum permitted filling limit.

Covered pier

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A fixed or floating pier that is provided with a roof system to protect berthed boats from the weather.

Mullion

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A fixed or removable vertical member set in a double door opening that allows both leaves to be active or set between a door and a side light or a separate, framed, glazed area.

Ceiling jet

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A flow of smoke under the ceiling, extending radially from the point of fire plume impingement on the ceiling.

Drip

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A flow of liquid that lacks sufficient quantity or pressure to form a continuous stream.

Pressure compensated flowmeter

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A flowmeter indicating accurate flow of gas whether the gas is discharged into ambient pressure or into a system at nonambient pressure.

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