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Report of Task Group on Glossary of Terms April 3, 2003 Note: It is the intent to submit these definitions to the TC indicated after the term and direct the TC to include these definitions in the next revision to their respective document. Should the TC determine that the definition is not appropriate for their project, then the TC should indicate to the Standards Council why the definition is not appropriate as the preferred definition. Boilerplate Definitions Baffle. (NFPA 54) An object placed in or near an appliance to change the direction of, or to retard the flow of, any combination of air, airgas mixtures, airfuel mixtures, and flue gases. Building. (NFPA 101) A permanent structure with a roof and walls that is used to enclose an occupancy. Combustible. (NFPA 220) Capable of reacting with oxygen and burning if ignited. Combustible Liquid. (NFPA 30) A liquid that has a closed-cup flash point at or above 37.8C (100F). Combustible Liquid Classification. (NFPA 30) Combustible Liquid Class II. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 37.8C (100F) and below 60C (140F). Combustible Liquid Class IIIA. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 60C (140F), but below 93C (200F). Combustible Liquid Class IIIB. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 93C (200F). Combustible Material. (NFPA 220) Any material that will burn, regardless of its autoignition temperature. Combustion. (NFPA 5000) A chemical process of oxidation that occurs at a rate fast enough to produce heat and usually light in the form of either a glow or a flame. Confined Space. (NFPA 1670) An area that is not intended for continuous occupancy and that has limited openings for the entry and exit of persons performing assigned work within the space. Container. (NFPA 30) A receptacle used for storing or transporting materials of any

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kind. Optional Annex A: Containers include, but are not limited to, bags, barrels, cans, cartons, cylinders, drums, and tanks. Explosion. (NFPA 69) The sudden conversion of potential energy (chemical, mechanical, or nuclear) into kinetic energy that produces and violently releases gas. Fire Area. (NFPA 5000) An area that is physically separated from other areas by space, barriers, walls, or other means in order to contain fire within that area. Flammable Liquid. (NFPA 30) A liquid that has a closed-cup flash point that is below 37.8C (100F) and a maximum vapor pressure of 2068 mm Hg (40 psia) at 37.8C (100F). Flammable Liquid Classification. (NFPA 30) Flammable Liquid Class I. Any liquid that has a closed-cup flash point below 37.8C and a Reid vapor pressure not exceeding 2068.6 mm Hg (40 psia) at 37.8C (100F). Flammable Liquid Class IA. Any liquid that has a flash point below 22.8C (73F) and a boiling point below 37.8C (100F). Flammable Liquid Class IB. Any liquid that has a flash point below 22.8C (73F) and a boiling point at or above 37.8C (100F). Flammable Liquid Class IC. Any liquid that has a flash point at or above 22.8C (73C), but below 37.8C (100F). Flash Point. (NFPA 30) The minimum temperature at which a liquid or a solid emits vapor sufficient to form an ignitable mixture with air near the surface of the liquid or the solid. Incident Management System (IMS). (NFPA 1561) A plan that defines the roles and responsibilities to be assumed by personnel and the operating procedures to be used in the management and direction of emergency operations. Optional Annex A: The system is also referred to as an incident command system (ICS). Inert Gas. (NFPA 69) Any gas that is nonflammable, chemically inactive, noncontaminating for the use intended, and oxygen deficient to the extent required. Inerting. (NFPA 69) A technique by which a combustible mixture is rendered nonignitable by addition of a noncombustible gas or a noncombustible dust. Interlock. (NFPA 97) A device, or an arrangement of devices, in which the operation of one part or one mechanism of the device or arrangement controls the operation of another

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part of another mechanism. Liquid. (NFPA 30) A substance in which the molecules move freely so that the substance flows readily, but in which there is enough cohesion so that it does not expand indefinitely like a gas. Optional Annex A: A liquid can also be classified as having a fluidity greater than that of 300 penetration asphalt when tested in accordance with ASTM D 5, Standard Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials. Unless otherwise specified, the term liquid includes both flammable and combustible liquids. Maintenance. (NFPA 10) Work performed to ensure that equipment operates as directed by the manufacturer. Optional Annex A: The work includes, but not limited to, repair, replacement, and service. Noncombustible. (NFPA 80) Not capable of igniting and burning when subjected to a fire. Noncombustible Material. (NFPA 220) A substance that will not ignite and burn when subjected to a fire. Product Label. (NFPA 1971) A label or marking affixed to a product by the manufacturer that provides general information, warnings, instructions for care and maintenance, and other information. Optional Annex A. The product label is not the label, symbol, or identifying mark of the certification organization; however, the label, symbol, or identifying mark of the certification organization can be attached to, or can be part of, the product label. 03-4-25

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