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SYSTEME ALTERNATIF [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-10-09

English

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

Sprinkler system in which the pipes are charged with water during periods where there is no risk of freezing; with air during periods where there is a risk of freezing.

French

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

Installation de "sprinkleurs" dans laquelle les canalisations sont remplies d'eau pendant les périodes où le gel n'est pas à craindre; d'air comprimé pendant les périodes où le gel est à craindre.

OBS

[L'installation alternative] est utilisée en cas de risque de gel de préférence à l'installation sous air, car elle retrouve les qualités de l'installation sous eau en dehors de la période de gel.

Spanish

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