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Limit switch
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A switch that actuates when an operating limit has been reached.
Manual transfer switch
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A switch operated by direct manpower for transferring one or more load conductor connexions from one power source to another.
Interrupter switch
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A switch capable of making, carrying, and interrupting specified currents.
Residential pool
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A swimming pool that is intended for noncommercial use by not more than three owner families and their guests.
Lateral brace
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A sway brace intended to resist differential movement perpendicular to the axis of the pipe.
Longitudinal brace
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A sway brace intended to resist differential movement parallel to the axis of the pipe.