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National Fire Protection Association
Industry: Fire safety
Number of terms: 98780
Number of blossaries: 0
Company Profile:
Established in 1896, NFPA's mission is to reduce the worldwide burden of fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education.
A pressure regulator for LP-Gas vapor service designed to reduce first-stage regulator outlet pressure to 14 in. W. C. (4. 0 kPag) or less.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure regulator for LP-Gas liquid or vapor service designed to reduce pressure from the container to a lower pressure in excess of 1. 0 psig (6. 9 kPag).
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure regulator for controlling pressure to the appliance manifold.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure reducing valve installed to regulate pressures in an entire fire protection system and/or standpipe system zone.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure pipe connecting the pump discharge of a wastewater pumping station under pressure to a point of discharge.
Industry:Fire safety
A person who is in supervisory charge of usually 10 to 20 fire fighters and who is responsible for their performance, safety, and welfare.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure exceeding 200 psig (1. 38 kPa gauge) (215 psia).
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure equal to at least two times the service test pressure.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure equal to at least three times the service test pressure.
Industry:Fire safety
A pressure equal to at least 1. 5 times the service test pressure.
Industry:Fire safety