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There has recently been some interest in new standards – prEN54 parts 22 and 28 – that will apply specifically to linear heat detection cables. Currently, both these standards are provisional (pr) and cannot be used as a benchmark for performance or quality, or quoted in the specification for the design of a fire alarm system. However, at some point in the future, they will be made mandatory standards that all linear heat detection must adhere to.
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Drums, or barrels, are often used to store liquids for transport or storage. Drums are typically made from plastic or steel and can contain anything from whisky and beer to crude oil, fuels and toxic waste.
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A loft is an upper storey attic space or storage area in a building, just under the roof. In British buildings, lofts are usually accessed via a hatch and using a ladder or semi-permanent stairway. In the UK lofts are typically used as storage but are sometimes converted to rooms.
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A combine harvester is a machine that has been designed to efficiently harvest a range of crops such as wheat, rye, oats, barley and corn. Combine harvesters are used in fields and yards across the globe and must be protected against fire.
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Car parking facilities are typically used to save space and provide parking for entertainment, business and shopping purposes such as cinemas, hotels, offices, shopping centres and hospitals. Underground and multi-storey car parks offer a more secure solution, however, contain a range of fire risks.
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