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Alarm Notification Appliance - ANSWER-A fire alarm system component, such as a bell, horn, speaker,
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light, text display or vibration device that issues an audible, tactile, and/or visual alert
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Alarm Signal - ANSWER-a signal indicating an emergency requiring immediate action, such as a signal
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indicative of fire
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Antifreeze Sprinkler System - ANSWER-A wet pipe sprinkler system employing automatic sprinklers
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that are attached to a piping system that contains an antifreeze solution and is connected to a water
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supply; discharged followed by water, immediately upon operation of sprinklers opened by heat from
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a fire
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Automatic Ball Drip - ANSWER-An automatic drain valve horizontally installed at the low point in the
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piping between the lower check valve and the FD connection of automatic sprinkler systems. Water
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pressure from a FD pumper automatically closes this value. It automatically re-opens when pressure
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ceases, permitting this piping to drain and thereby preventing freezing
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Central Station - ANSWER-facility that receives alarm signals from a protected premises and
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retransmits or otherwise reports such alarm signals to the department
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Combination Standpipe and Sprinkler System - ANSWER-a system where the water piping services
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both 2.5 in. outlets for fire department use and outlets for automatic sprinklers
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Concealed Sprinkler - ANSWER-A recessed sprinkler with a cover plate
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Control Valve - ANSWER-a valve controlling flow to water-based fire protection systems. Control valves
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do not include hose valves, inspector's test valves, drain valves, trim valves for dry pipe, reaction and
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deluge valves, check valves, or relief valves
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Controle Mode Specific Application Sprinklers - ANSWER-Control mode sprinkler systems are designed
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to control a fire until its original fuel source is depleted or until fire-fighting activities can commence.
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A fire is controlled by cooling the ceiling-level air temperatures, reducing the fire's rate of heat
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release and pre-wetting adjacent combustibles
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Corrosion-Resistant Sprinkler - ANSWER-A sprinkler fabricated with corrosion resistant materials, or
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special coatings to be used in an atmosphere that would corrode standard sprinklers
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Critical Deficiency - ANSWER-A deficiency that can have an effect on the performance of the fire
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protection system
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Curb Valve - ANSWER-non-indicating gate valve equipped with a cast iron extension box flushed with a
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sidewalk with an operating nut of 1.25 in, this valve is operated using a special curb key wrench. This
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valve controls the municipal water supply serving the fire sprinkler system
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