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fire wall [′fīr ‚wȯl] (civil engineering) A fire-resisting wall separating two parts of a building from the lowest floor to several feet above the roof to prevent the spread of fire. A fire-resisting wall surrounding an oil storage tank to retain oil that may escape and to confine fire. (mining engineering) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Under New York code, exit stairs can be back-to-back if there's a fire wall in between. WHEN LAUSD officials were confronted with data that raise concerns about a possible conflict of interest involving the firm that provides the district with political advice, they responded by saying they have a fire wall in place to prevent wrongdoing. Through both technology and regulation, Communist China has severely limited access to the Internet from within its borders, creating what has been called the Great Fire Wall of China. |
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