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NFPA 99 Chapter 3 Definitions 3.2.1 - 3.3.26.3 Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
Adiabatic Heating - ANSWER The heating of a gas caused by it's
compression.
Aerosol - ANSWER An intimate mixture of a liquid or a solid or a
solid in a gas; the liquid or solid, called the disperse phase, is
uniformly distributed in a finely divided state throughout the
gas, which is the continuous phase or dispersing medium.
Alarm System - ANSWER An alarm device or system of alarm
devices gives an audible, visual or other form of alarm signal
about a problem or condition. Alarm devices are often outfitted
with a siren.
Alternate Power Source - ANSWER One or more generator sets,
or battery systems where permitted, intended to provide power
during the interruption of the normal electric service; or the
public utility electrical service intended to provide power during
interruption of services normally provided by the generating
facilities on the premises.
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Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy - ANSWER An occupancy
used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or
more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis, one or
more of the following: (1) treatment for patients that renders
the patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation
under emergency conditions without the assistance of others;
(2) anesthesia that renders the patients incapable of taking
action for self-preservation under emergency conditions
without the assistance of others; (3) emergency or urgent care
for patients who, due to the nature of their injury or illness, are
incapable of taking action for self-preservation under
emergency conditions without the assistance of others.
Ampacity - ANSWER The maximum current, in amperes, that a
conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating.
Anesthetic - ANSWER As used in code, applies to any inhalation
agent used to produce sedation, analgesia, or general
anesthesia.
Appliance - ANSWER Utilization equipment, generally other
than industrial, normally built in standardized sizes or types,
NFPA 99 Chapter 3 Definitions 3.2.1 - 3.3.26.3 Questions and Answers with
Complete Solutions UPDATED!!!
Adiabatic Heating - ANSWER The heating of a gas caused by it's
compression.
Aerosol - ANSWER An intimate mixture of a liquid or a solid or a
solid in a gas; the liquid or solid, called the disperse phase, is
uniformly distributed in a finely divided state throughout the
gas, which is the continuous phase or dispersing medium.
Alarm System - ANSWER An alarm device or system of alarm
devices gives an audible, visual or other form of alarm signal
about a problem or condition. Alarm devices are often outfitted
with a siren.
Alternate Power Source - ANSWER One or more generator sets,
or battery systems where permitted, intended to provide power
during the interruption of the normal electric service; or the
public utility electrical service intended to provide power during
interruption of services normally provided by the generating
facilities on the premises.
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Ambulatory Health Care Occupancy - ANSWER An occupancy
used to provide services or treatment simultaneously to four or
more patients that provides, on an outpatient basis, one or
more of the following: (1) treatment for patients that renders
the patients incapable of taking action for self-preservation
under emergency conditions without the assistance of others;
(2) anesthesia that renders the patients incapable of taking
action for self-preservation under emergency conditions
without the assistance of others; (3) emergency or urgent care
for patients who, due to the nature of their injury or illness, are
incapable of taking action for self-preservation under
emergency conditions without the assistance of others.
Ampacity - ANSWER The maximum current, in amperes, that a
conductor can carry continuously under the conditions of use
without exceeding its temperature rating.
Anesthetic - ANSWER As used in code, applies to any inhalation
agent used to produce sedation, analgesia, or general
anesthesia.
Appliance - ANSWER Utilization equipment, generally other
than industrial, normally built in standardized sizes or types,
