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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.

Pass door

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

A swinging door in a sliding door for personnel use.

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.

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