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Term of the Road Dictionary

deluge system

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Structures Tunnels
  • Definition : Open, fixed fire-fighting system comprising relatively large water droplets activated on a zone-by-zone basis. Note: the operation of the system can be automatic or manual.

Sprinklersystem

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Kunstbauten (syn. Ingenieurbauwerke DE; syn.Ingenierubau AT) Tunnel
  • Definition : Offene, stationäre Löschanlage mit verhältnismäßig großen Wasserauslässen, die zonenweise aktiviert werden. Anmerkung: der Betrieb des Systems kann automatisch oder manuell erfolgen.
  • Synonyms : Hochdrucklöschanlage (CH)

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