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31Fire extinguisher — Extinguisher redirects here. Extinguisher may also refer to a candle snuffer. A stored pressure fire extinguisher …
32Australian Classification Board — Agency overview Formed 1970 Jurisdiction Commonwealth of Australia Minister responsible Robert McClelland, Attorney General Parent agency Attorney General s Department (current parent agency), OFLC (Original parent agency), Australian …
33Sound transmission class — (or STC) is an integer rating of how well a building partition attenuates airborne sound. In the USA, it is widely used to rate interior partitions, ceilings/floors, doors, windows and exterior wall configurations (see ASTM International… …
34ECONOMIC AFFAIRS — THE PRE MANDATE (LATE OTTOMAN) PERIOD Geography and Borders In September 1923 a new political entity was formally recognized by the international community. Palestine, or Ereẓ Israel as Jews have continued to refer to it for 2,000 years,… …
35Greece — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Greece <p></p> Background: <p></p> Greece achieved independence from the Ottoman Empire in 1830. During the second half of the 19th century and the first half of the… …
36Firewall (construction) — In construction, a firewall is a fire resistance rated wall assembly intended to slow the spread of fire from one side to the other, and are certification listed. Firewalls subdivide a building into separate fire areas, and are located in… …
37Metal Building Manufacturers Association — The Metal Building Manufacturers Association (MBMA) was founded in 1956 and promotes the design and construction of metal building systems in the low rise, non residential building marketplace. A non profit trade organization, MBMA s headquarters …
38HVAC — may also stand for High voltage alternating current. See also: Glossary of HVAC HVAC systems use ventilation air ducts installed throughout a building that supply conditioned air to a room through rectangular or round outlet vents, called… …
39Liberia — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Liberia <p></p> Background: <p></p> Settlement of freed slaves from the US in what is today Liberia began in 1822; by 1847, the Americo Liberians were able to… …
40Seychelles — <p></p> <p></p> Introduction ::Seychelles <p></p> Background: <p></p> A lengthy struggle between France and Great Britain for the islands ended in 1814, when they were ceded to the latter.… …
