Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
Non-power limited fire protection signaling system
Portuguese translation:
sistema de alarme contra incêndio \"non-power limited\" (vide especificações 760-21 e 760-23 da NEC)
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Marisa Colb(BR)
Jun 18, 2010 19:35
14 yrs ago
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English term
Non-power limited fire protection signaling system
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sistema de alarme contra incêndio que atende as especificações 760-21 e 760-23 da NEC
NEC = National Electrical Code
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). "National Electrical Code" and "NEC" are registered trademarks of the NFPA. While the NEC is not itself a U.S. law, NEC use is commonly mandated by state or local law, as well as in many jurisdictions outside of the United States. [1] The NEC codifies the requirements for safe electrical installations into a single, standardized source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Electrical_Code
What's the difference between power limited cables and non-power limited cables?
The difference between power limited cables and non-power limited cables comes down to which sections of NEC they comply with. Non-power limited cables is a fire alarm circuit powered by a source that complies with NEC sections 760-21 and 760-23. Power limited cables is a fire alarm circuit powered by a source that complies with section 760-41.
http://www.awcwire.com/FAQ-Fire-Alarm.aspx
The National Electrical Code (NEC), or NFPA 70, is a United States standard for the safe installation of electrical wiring and equipment. It is part of the National Fire Codes series published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). "National Electrical Code" and "NEC" are registered trademarks of the NFPA. While the NEC is not itself a U.S. law, NEC use is commonly mandated by state or local law, as well as in many jurisdictions outside of the United States. [1] The NEC codifies the requirements for safe electrical installations into a single, standardized source.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Electrical_Code
What's the difference between power limited cables and non-power limited cables?
The difference between power limited cables and non-power limited cables comes down to which sections of NEC they comply with. Non-power limited cables is a fire alarm circuit powered by a source that complies with NEC sections 760-21 and 760-23. Power limited cables is a fire alarm circuit powered by a source that complies with section 760-41.
http://www.awcwire.com/FAQ-Fire-Alarm.aspx
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Comment: "4"
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25 mins
sistema de sinalização, com proteção limitada contra fogo, sem alimentação (de tensão)
HTH
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TFaulkner
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Obrigado
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Clauwolf
: é gol!
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cristinamarinho
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Obrigado
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meirs
: You got it all wrong - electrical power is not limited - read NFPA 70 (NEC)
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sistema não elétrico de sinalização e proteção contra incêndio
HIH.
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Note added at 44 mins (2010-06-18 20:20:13 GMT)
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OU INDEPENDENTE DE ELETRICIDADE.
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Note added at 44 mins (2010-06-18 20:20:13 GMT)
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OU INDEPENDENTE DE ELETRICIDADE.
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Marlene Curtis
: Ia dar esta resposta. Você foi mais rápido...
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Wow. Thank you!! :)
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meirs
: Where is the "non-power limited" clause ?
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Perhaps if you read the phrase as "signalling system for protection against fire, not limited by electric energy". Is that construction closer to Portuguese?
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