TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
INADVERTENT SPRINKLER DISCHARGE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-02-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fixed Rescue Facilities (fire)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- inadvertent sprinkler discharge
1, record 1, English, inadvertent%20sprinkler%20discharge
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- accidental water discharge from automatic sprinkler system 2, record 1, English, accidental%20water%20discharge%20from%20automatic%20sprinkler%20system
- accidental water discharge 2, record 1, English, accidental%20water%20discharge
- accidental sprinkler discharge 2, record 1, English, accidental%20sprinkler%20discharge
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The danger of accidental water discharge from automatic sprinkler systems is often exaggerated.... Overheating [is] the most common cause of accidental sprinkler discharge.... It may result from a sudden increase in temperature which operates the heat responsive element of the sprinkler.... 2, record 1, English, - inadvertent%20sprinkler%20discharge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes de secours (incendies)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- déclenchement accidentel des extincteurs automatiques à eau
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9clenchement%20accidentel%20des%20extincteurs%20automatiques%20%C3%A0%20eau
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- déversement accidentel 1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9versement%20accidentel
correct, masculine noun
- projection d'eau accidentelle 1, record 1, French, projection%20d%27eau%20accidentelle
correct, feminine noun
- déversement d'eau accidentel 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9versement%20d%27eau%20accidentel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les risques de déclenchement accidentel des extincteurs automatiques à eau sont [...] souvent exagérés [...] La surchauffe est la cause la plus fréquente des déversements accidentels [...] Elle peut résulter d'une augmentation soudaine de la température qui déclenche l'élément sensible à la chaleur de l'extincteur [...] 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9clenchement%20accidentel%20des%20extincteurs%20automatiques%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[L'installation à préaction] est utilisée dans des zones où un déversement d'eau, accidentel ou sur un incendie, doit être évité au maximum. En effet, dans le cas où il n'y a pas d'incendie, une rupture de canalisation ou de tête ne provoque pas d'arrosage car il n'y a pas d'eau; [...] 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9clenchement%20accidentel%20des%20extincteurs%20automatiques%20%C3%A0%20eau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: