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National Fire Protection Association
Industry: Fire safety
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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 switch that returns to the neutral position (off) when released.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch that is activated by the flow of a gaseous or liquid fluid. This flow is detected by measuring pressure at two different points to produce a pressure differential across the sensor.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch that is activated by the flow of a fluid in a duct or piping system.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch that indicates when a valve is within 0. 040 in. (1 mm) of its closed position but does not indicate proof of closure.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch that disconnects the battery from all of the vehicle’s wiring.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch that actuates when an operating limit has been reached.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch operated by direct manpower for transferring one or more load conductor connections from one power source to another.
Industry:Fire safety
A switch capable of making, carrying, and interrupting specified currents.
Industry:Fire safety
A swinging door in a sliding door for personnel use.
Industry:Fire safety
A swimming pool that is intended for noncommercial use by not more than three owner families and their guests.
Industry:Fire safety
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