1.2 Definitions
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1.2 Definitions

  1.2.1 Automatic system is a system with automatic nozzles. Each head should be individually activated by heat from the fire before water will be discharged.

  1.2.2 Manually released system is a pipework system with open nozzles, controlled by section valves. When a section valve is opened, all of the connected nozzles will discharge water simultaneously.

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