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Distillery. A plant or that portion where liquids produced by fermentation
and distillation are concentrated, and where the concentrated products
may also be mixed, stored, or packaged.
Drum. A container which has a total capacity of two hundred twenty seven
liters (227ℓ) used in storing liquid.
Dry Standpipe. A type of standpipe system in which the pipes are normally
not filled with water. Water is introduced into the system thru fire service
connections when needed.
Duct System. A continuous passageway for the transmission of air.
Dust. Any finely divided solid, four millimeters (4 mm) or less in diameter (that
is, material capable of passing through a U.S. No. 40 standard sieve) which, if
mixed with air in the proper proportion, becomes explosive and may be
ignited by a flame or spark or other source of ignition.
Electrical Arc. An extremely hot luminous bridge formed by the passage of an
electric current across a space between two conductors or terminals.
Electrostatic Fluidized Bed. A container holding powder coating material that
is aerated from below so as to form an air-supported expanded cloud of such
material that is electrically charged with a charge opposite to that of the
object to be coated. Such object is transported through a container
immediately above the charged and aerated materials in order to be
coated.
Ember. A hot piece or lump that remains after a material has partially burned,
and is still oxidizing without the manifestation of flames.
Enclosed Platform. A partially enclosed portion of an assembly room the
ceiling of which is not more than one hundred fifty five centimeters (155 cm)
above the proscenium opening that is designed or used for the presentation
of plays, demonstrations, or other entertainment wherein scenery, drops,
decorations or other effects may be installed or used.
Explosive Magazines. Buildings, structures, or facilities used for the storage of
explosive, shells, projectiles and ammunitions.
Explosive. Includes any chemical compound or mechanical mixture that is
commonly used or intended for the purpose of producing an explosion.
Finishes. Materials used as final coating of a surface for ornamental or
protective purposes.
Fire Alarm. Any visual or audible signal produced by a device or system to
warn the occupants of the building or fire fighting elements of the presence
or danger of fire.
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