Standpipe 02
Standpipe 02 : (1) An item of equipment carried by fire appliances and used to connect a discharge hose to a hydrant outlet. The pipe is fitted to the hydrant to bring the outlet above ground level. The term ordinarily includes the bend at the top which when used separately is known as the standpipe head. Standpipes may have one or two outlets and are then known as single or double outlet respectively. (2) A vertical water pipe used to supply fire hose outlets in buildings
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