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Prevention & protection

explosive decomposition

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Rapid chemical reaction resulting in a large, almost instantaneous, release of energy.

microwave

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Radio waves with frequencies of 1000 MHz and higher.

radiological agents

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Radiation associated with x-rays, alpha, beta, and gamma emissions from radioactive isotopes, or other material in excess of normal background radiation levels.

single-row racks

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Racks that have no longitudinal flue space and that have a depth up to 6 ft (1. 8 m) with aisles having a width of at least 3. 5 ft (1. 1 m) between loads on racks.

portable racks

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Racks that are not fixed in place.

movable racks

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Racks on fixed rails or guides.

double-row racks

Fire safety; Prevention & protection

Racks less than or equal to 12 ft (3. 7 m) in depth or single-row racks placed back to back having an aggregate depth up to 12 ft (3. 7 m), with aisles having an aisle width of at least 3. 5 ft (1. 1 ...

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