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What is the minimum diameter for fire hose for those more than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
What is the minimum diameter for fire hose for those more than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
What is the routine test pressure that the standard fire hose must be capable of standing?
What is the routine test pressure that the standard fire hose must be capable of standing?
In what type of water distribution system are automatic sprinklers connected to?
In what type of water distribution system are automatic sprinklers connected to?
What material may sometimes be used for fire hoses apart from rubber lined cotton fibre?
What material may sometimes be used for fire hoses apart from rubber lined cotton fibre?
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Where is a Siamese Connection typically located in a building?
Where is a Siamese Connection typically located in a building?
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What triggers the release of water in an automatic sprinkler system?
What triggers the release of water in an automatic sprinkler system?
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What is the advantage of Automatic Sprinkler Systems?
What is the advantage of Automatic Sprinkler Systems?
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Where are Upright sprinkler heads used?
Where are Upright sprinkler heads used?
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What purpose do Fire Escapes serve?
What purpose do Fire Escapes serve?
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Why are Smoke Detectors important in fire safety?
Why are Smoke Detectors important in fire safety?
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How does the cooling effect work in fire extinguishing with carbon dioxide?
How does the cooling effect work in fire extinguishing with carbon dioxide?
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What is the purpose of Pendent sprinkler heads?
What is the purpose of Pendent sprinkler heads?
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In what type of building are Fire Escapes commonly found?
In what type of building are Fire Escapes commonly found?
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What is the purpose of a standpipe system in a building?
What is the purpose of a standpipe system in a building?
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In a tall building, how may a riser or standpipe with hose connections be fed with water?
In a tall building, how may a riser or standpipe with hose connections be fed with water?
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What material are wet standpipes typically constructed from?
What material are wet standpipes typically constructed from?
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What is the minimum diameter requirement for a wet standpipe that is less than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
What is the minimum diameter requirement for a wet standpipe that is less than 15 meters from the fire service connection?
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Where should standpipes ideally be located within a building?
Where should standpipes ideally be located within a building?
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Which type of fire protection system is no longer being utilized in new buildings?
Which type of fire protection system is no longer being utilized in new buildings?
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What should be the maximum height at which a standpipe is connected to the building exterior?
What should be the maximum height at which a standpipe is connected to the building exterior?
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How many wet standpipes are required to ensure that all parts of the building are within reach of a nozzle attached to a hose?
How many wet standpipes are required to ensure that all parts of the building are within reach of a nozzle attached to a hose?
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