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WATER SUPPRESSION SYSTEM [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
DEF

A fire suppression system that uses water as a suppression agent.

CONT

There are many arguments for and against the use of water suppression systems before full evacuation of the tunnel and many arguments for and against automatic operations of water suppression systems.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
DEF

Système d'extinction qui utilise de l'eau afin d'éteindre un incendie.

CONT

Tout comme un système d’extinction à eau, le réseau avertisseur incendie est une des meilleures mesures de protection incendie.

Spanish

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