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DISPOSITIF SIGNALISATION SONORE [3 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

sound signaling device: an item in the "Sound Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

dispositif de signalisation sonore : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication sonore» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication».

Spanish

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Record 2 2016-09-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Security Devices
  • Water Transport
CONT

A sound-signalling device or appliance is essential in periods of reduced visibility, such as fog and heavy rain, or whenever a boat operator needs to signal his or her intentions or position. For example, sound signals are necessary when meeting head-on, crossing, or overtaking, and in emergency situations.

Key term(s)
  • sound-signaling device

French

Domaine(s)
  • Dispositifs de sécurité
  • Transport par eau

Spanish

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Record 3 2010-04-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire Warning Devices
  • Fire Detection
DEF

Fire alarm device, manually operated, which gives an audible and/or visible alarm of fire.

CONT

Every detection and alarm system shall comprise: ... fire warning devices of a diameter of at least six inches and connected to ... detectors and to at least one metal manual fire warning device at each floor.

CONT

A manual fire alarm box should be provided at each exit egress door controlled by the system that leads directly outside the building.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alarme-incendie
  • Détection des incendies
DEF

Dispositif commandé manuellement qui donne une signalisation sonore et/ou visuelle d’incendie.

CONT

Tout système de détection et d’alarme d’incendie doit comprendre : [...] des avertisseurs d’incendie d’un diamètre d’au moins six pouces et reliés aux détecteurs [...] et à au moins un poste avertisseur manuel en métal, à chaque plancher.

Spanish

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