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CATCHPIT [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire Prevention
  • Security Devices
DEF

Enclosure usually filled with stone chippings normally below ground level to contain leakage or spillage of flammable and/or toxic liquid.

OBS

catchpit: term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité incendie
  • Prévention des incendies
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
DEF

Enceinte étanche généralement remplie de pierres concassées, normalement en dessous du niveau du sol, pour contenir des fuites ou des écoulements de liquides inflammables et/ou toxiques.

OBS

cuvette de rétention : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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