Prevention & protection

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Q-switched laser

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A laser that emits short (approximately 10 to 250 nanoseconds), high-power pulses by means of a Q-switch.

Single-point latch

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A latch located in the edge of a door to engage either in the frame or in the edge of the inactive leaf of a pair of doors.

Covered hose

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A hose with a jacket covered and lined with a continuous synthetic rubber or plastic. The cover is usually thicker than a coating.

Monitor nozzle hydrant

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A hydrant equipped with a monitor nozzle capable of delivering more than 250 gpm (946 L/min).

A hydromassage pool, or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health care facilities, designed for immersion of users, and usually having a filter, heater, and motor-driven blower. ...

Spa

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A hydrotherapy unit, including, but not limited to, a therapeutic or hydrotherapy pool, whirlpool, or hot tub, with a maximum water depth of 48 in. (1220 mm) that might have a therapeutic use but is ...

Patient equipment grounding point

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A jack or terminal that serves as the collection point for redundant grounding of electrical appliances serving a patient care vicinity or for grounding other items in order to eliminate ...