fire division wall
In fire-resistant construction, a wall which separates a building into fire areas, restricting the spread of fire.
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fire detection system
A system of sensors and associated interconnected equipment which detects the presence of fire and provides a warning signal.
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fire department standpipe system
A dry standpipe system having no permanent water supply; the fire department supplies water to the system through a fire
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fire department inlet connection
A piping connection through which the local fire department can pump water into a standpipe system or sprinkler system in
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fired glass
Glass having a permanent color, as a result of firing ceramic coloring on the glass surface at a high temperature.
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fired brick
A brick that has been treated in a kiln at a high temperature (i.e., burnt), in contrast to one that