fire stair
A stair, enclosed in fireproof walls, within the body of the building which it serves, to which access may be […]
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fire sprinkler system
An integrated system of underground and/or overhead piping, with one or more automatic water supplies, to which fire sprinklers (i.e.,
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fire sprinkler
A nozzle (sprinkler head) in a fire protection system; distributes water in a specific spray pattern.
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fire shutter
A metal shutter (including frame and hardware) which has a fire-endurance rating required by code. The required rating depends on
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fire-setting
The removal of small flakes from the face of brickwork or stone by means of a flame.
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fire separation assembly
A horizontal and/or vertical fire-resistance-rated assembly of materials having protected openings, and designed to restrict the spread of fire.
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fire separation
A floor or wall (either without openings or with adequately protected openings) having a fire-endurance rating required by appropriate authorities;