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... Point of safety -- An exit enclosure that leads to a public way or safe location outside the structure, or an at-grade point beyond any enclosing structure, or another area that affords adequate protection for motorists. Road tunnel -- An enclosed roadway for motor vehicle traffic with vehicle access that is limited to portals.
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Key Terms

  • heat release
  • fire fighting
  • apparatus set
  • fixed fire
  • vapor pressure

  • liquids code
  • motor vehicle
  • prevent backlayering
  • location outside
  • classified according

  • connections located
  • water mist
  • standard test
  • enclosing structure
  • enclosed roadway

  • safe location
  • petroleum products
  • tunnel roadway
  • human life
  • airflow moving

  • test procedures
  • adequate protection
  • spray patterns
  • sudden transition
  • measured using

  • require additional
  • attached hoses
  • ventilation airflow
  • fire growth
  • reid method


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