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Record 1 1992-02-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
DEF

Vertical pipe, similar to a rising main but installed in buildings with multi-level basements for the supply of water for fire-fighting.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
DEF

Canalisation verticale installée dans les immeubles comportant de nombreux sous-sols et destinée à l'alimentation en eau à l'usage des sapeurs-pompiers.

Spanish

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