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TARIF ORDINAIRE [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-04-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fire Regulations
- Types of Constructed Works
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fire-resistive construction
1, record 1, English, fire%2Dresistive%20construction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- noncombustible construction 2, record 1, English, noncombustible%20construction
correct
- non-combustible construction 3, record 1, English, non%2Dcombustible%20construction
proposal
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A type of construction in which] floors, walls, roof, etc., [are] constructed of slow-burning or noncombustible materials recognized by building codes or local regulations to withstand collapse by fire for a stated period of time. 4, record 1, English, - fire%2Dresistive%20construction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
noncombustible construction. Type of construction in which a degree of fire safety is attained by the use of noncombustible materials for structural members and other building assemblies. 5, record 1, English, - fire%2Dresistive%20construction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- fire resistive construction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Sécurité incendie)
- Types de constructions
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- construction incombustible
1, record 1, French, construction%20incombustible
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- construction ininflammable 2, record 1, French, construction%20ininflammable
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Type de construction dans laquelle un certain degré de sécurité est assuré en cas d’incendie grâce à l’utilisation de matériaux incombustibles pour les éléments structuraux et autres composants. 3, record 1, French, - construction%20incombustible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Construction et assurance [...] Suivant les dispositions du tarif des risques industriels, les bâtiments sont classés comme suit : construction ordinaire; construction incombustible ordinaire; construction incombustible de sécurité. Le vocable «incombustible» est pris au sens de limitation, au minimum des conséquences d’un feu. 4, record 1, French, - construction%20incombustible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Américains ont trouvé l’expression «fire resistive building», pour désigner un bâtiment construit entièrement en dur, c’est-à-dire en béton, en pierre et béton, ou en pierre, brique et béton. [...] Pour la traduire, on fera bien de dire: bâtiment de construction incombustible, ou encore bâtiment de construction ininflammable. 5, record 1, French, - construction%20incombustible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamentación (Seguridad contra incendios)
- Tipos de construcciones
- Incendio, accidentes y riesgos varios (Seguros)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- construcción incombustible
1, record 1, Spanish, construcci%C3%B3n%20incombustible
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-05-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fire Regulations
- Types of Constructed Works
- Fire, Accidents, Miscellaneous Risks (Insur.)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- fire resistive building
1, record 2, English, fire%20resistive%20building
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- building of fire-resistive construction 2, record 2, English, building%20of%20fire%2Dresistive%20construction
correct
- fire resistive construction building 3, record 2, English, fire%20resistive%20construction%20building
proposal
- non-combustible construction building 3, record 2, English, non%2Dcombustible%20construction%20building
proposal
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fires have occurred in libraries of many different types, and from a wide variety of causes. Serious damage has occurred in buildings of fire-resistive as well as of combustible construction. 2, record 2, English, - fire%20resistive%20building
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Sécurité incendie)
- Types de constructions
- Incendies, accidents et risques divers (Assur.)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bâtiment de construction incombustible
1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2timent%20de%20construction%20incombustible
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bâtiment de construction ininflammable 1, record 2, French, b%C3%A2timent%20de%20construction%20ininflammable
see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les Américains ont trouvé l’expression "fire resistive building", pour désigner un bâtiment construit entièrement en dur, c’est-à-dire en béton, en pierre et béton, ou en pierre, brique et béton. (...) Pour la traduire, on fera bien de dire: bâtiment de construction incombustible, ou encore bâtiment de construction ininflammable. 1, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20de%20construction%20incombustible
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Construction et assurance(...) Suivant les dispositions du tarif des risques industriels, les bâtiments sont classés comme suit : construction ordinaire; construction incombustible ordinaire; construction incombustible de sécurité. Le vocable "incombustible" est pris au sens de limitation, au minimum des conséquences d’un feu.(...) Un bâtiment est dit de "construction ordinaire" lorsque, pour la construction des murs extérieurs et de la couverture, on a utilisé dans des proportions variables les matériaux sans se préoccuper des autres éléments de la construction, c'est-à-dire charpentes, planchers, communications verticales, etc. 2, record 2, French, - b%C3%A2timent%20de%20construction%20incombustible
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1985-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- letter telegram 1, record 3, English, letter%20telegram
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lettergram 3, record 3, English, lettergram
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A reduced rate service for private telegrams in plain language, secret language or a combination of both. Delivery of Letter Telegrams is normally effected on the day after the date of deposit. Where admitted, Letter Telegrams are for a minimum charge of 22 words and the rate per word is one-half of the ordinary rate. 4, record 3, English, - letter%20telegram
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A telegram sent at a reduced rate, as a day letter or night letter (letter +(tde)GRAM). 3, record 3, English, - letter%20telegram
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This service is expected to be tariffed out of existence with the implementation of GLOBEGRAM service in 1985. (Lanny Conroy, Marketing) 5, record 3, English, - letter%20telegram
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- télégramme-lettre 1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9gramme%2Dlettre
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service à tarif réduit pour les télégrammes privés, rédigés en langage clair seulement. La remise des télégrammes-lettres se fait d’habitude le lendemain du jour de dépôt. Soumis au tarif minimum de 22 mots. Le tarif minimum est la moitié du tarif ordinaire. 3, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9gramme%2Dlettre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce service sera vraisemblablement appelé à disparaître avec la mise sur le marché de GLOBEGRAM. (Lanny Conroy, Marketing) 4, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9gramme%2Dlettre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1983-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Air Express
1, record 4, English, Air%20Express
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A priority service provided jointly by Canadian National Express and Air Canada for the transportation of goods. This service is principally for small or light-weight packages although it may on occasions be used for heavy or bulky goods since it receives priority over the air freight service. All shipments are carried on a door-to-door basis; pick-up and delivery service is included in the rates. 1, record 4, English, - Air%20Express
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Messageries aériennes
1, record 4, French, Messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Service d’expédition rapide assuré conjointement par Air Canada et les Messageries CN. Destiné surtout au transport des petits et moyens colis, le service peut dans certains cas acheminer des marchandises lourdes ou volumineuses lorsqu'il faut leur donner priorité sur les envois en régime ordinaire. C'est un service porte à porte, et le tarif inclut les frais de ramassage et de livraison. 1, record 4, French, - Messageries%20a%C3%A9riennes
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1981-08-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Media
- The Press (News and Journalism)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- run of paper rate
1, record 5, English, run%20of%20paper%20rate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- R.O.P. rate 1, record 5, English, R%2EO%2EP%2E%20rate
correct
- run-of-paper rate 2, record 5, English, run%2Dof%2Dpaper%20rate
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Run of paper: A newspaper term frequently abbreviated to "R.O.P." designating placement of an advertisement anywhere within the publication at the discretion and option of the publisher. Many newspapers set up the two following space rates: 1. The R.O.P. rate, charged for those advertisements the placement of which is at the publisher's choice. 1, record 5, English, - run%20of%20paper%20rate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Supports publicitaires
- Presse écrite
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- tarif ordinaire
1, record 5, French, tarif%20ordinaire
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
run-of-paper rate :tarif ordinaire.(Emplacement au choix du journal). 1, record 5, French, - tarif%20ordinaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1981-07-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Insurance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- table of volume discounts 1, record 6, English, table%20of%20volume%20discounts
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The table of volume discounts and surcharges which a particular Canadian company will use will usually be based upon its own experience in the matter of expense and is designed to reduce or increase its standard rate according to the particular volume of insurance (and sometimes average certificate size) for each group where some adjustment because of expense is justified by its experience. 1, record 6, English, - table%20of%20volume%20discounts
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Assurances
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- table des escomptes de volume 1, record 6, French, table%20des%20escomptes%20de%20volume
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La table des escomptes de volume et des surcharges qu'une compagnie canadienne donnée utilisera, reposera généralement sur sa propre expérience sous le rapport des frais et destinée à réduire ou à augmenter son tarif ordinaire d’après le volume d’assurance(et parfois, d’après l'importance du certificat moyen) dans chaque groupe où par suite des frais, un ajustement quelconque se justifiera d’après son expérience. 1, record 6, French, - table%20des%20escomptes%20de%20volume
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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