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Fixed tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank that is internal to or attached directly to a helicopter.
Oil burner integral tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank that is furnished by the manufacturer as an integral part of an oil-burning appliance.
Secondary containment tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank that has an inner and outer wall with an interstitial space (annulus) between the walls and that has a means for monitoring the interstitial space for a leak.
Double-walled tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank that has an inner and outer wall with an interstitial space (annulus) between the walls and that has a means for monitoring the interstitial space for a leak.
Break tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank providing suction to a fire pump whose capacity is less than the fire protection demand (flow rate times flow duration).
Electrolytic cell
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank or vat in which electrochemical reactions are caused by applying electric energy for the purpose of refining or producing usable materials.
Potable water storage tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A tank installed in a recreational vehicle for the purpose of storing potable water.
