Fire hydrant
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-002279
A connection point in a water supply system that allows firefighters to tap into a pressurized water source for extinguishing fires. It consists of a valve and outlets, typically located on public streets or in industrial complexes. Hydrants are color-coded in some regions to indicate their flow capacity, such as red for less than 500 gallons per minute.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-002279 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Industrial safety |
| See also | Fire engine; Firefighter |
| Translations | German: Feuermelder; Spanish: boca de incendios; French: borne d'incendie |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-IND-002279",
"term": "Fire hydrant",
"field": "Industrial and trades",
"definition": "A connection point in a water supply system that allows firefighters to tap into a pressurized water source for extinguishing fires. It consists of a valve and outlets, typically located on public streets or in industrial complexes. Hydrants are color-coded in some regions to indicate their flow capacity, such as red for less than 500 gallons per minute.",
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"fire engine",
"firefighter"
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"translations": {
"de": "Feuermelder",
"es": "boca de incendios",
"fr": "borne d'incendie"
},
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/fire-hydrant/"
}
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