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Prevention & protection

Separately derived system

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A premises wiring system whose power is derived from a battery, a solar photovoltaic system, or from a generator, transformer, or converter windings, and that has no direct electrical connection, ...

Integral mortar

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A preloaded mortar containing pyrotechnic materials and intended for a single firing only.

Cutter

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A powered rescue tool with at least one movable blade that is used to cut, shear, or sever material.

Ram

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A powered rescue tool that has a piston or other type extender that generates extending forces or both extending and retracting forces.

Hose assembly

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A powered rescue tool component consisting of hose with all permanently attached fittings that connect the powered rescue tool to the power unit.

Power unit

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A powered rescue tool component consisting of a prime mover and the principal power output device used to power the rescue tool.

Industrial machinery

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A power-driven machine (or a group of machines working together in a coordinated manner), not portable by hand while working, that is used to process material by cutting; forming; pressure; ...

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