Standpipe 08 : Means a fixed fire protection system consisting of piping and hose connections used to supply water to approved hose lines or sprinkler systems. The hose may or may not be connected to the system
US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration, Shipyard Employment eTools - Glossary, Washington, DC, USA 2012. http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/etools/shipyard/glossary. html, (Shipyard Employment - Amer) {562}