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Crew leader

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A person who is in supervisory charge of usually 10 to 20 fire fighters and who is responsible for their performance, safety, and welfare.

Crew boss

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A person who is in supervisory charge of usually 10 to 20 fire fighters and who is responsible for their performance, safety, and welfare.

High pressure

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A pressure exceeding 200 psig (1. 38 kPa gauge) (215 psia).

Second-stage regulator

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A pressure regulator for LP-Gas vapour service designed to reduce first-stage regulator outlet pressure to 14 in. W. C. (4. 0 kPag) or less.

High-pressure regulator

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A pressure regulator for LP-Gas liquid or vapour service designed to reduce pressure from the container to a lower pressure in excess of 1. 0 psig (6. 9 kPag).

Appliance regulator

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A pressure regulator for controlling pressure to the appliance manifold.

Master pressure reducing valve

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A pressure reducing valve installed to regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or standpipe system zone.

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