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689:Detonation
495:References
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281:Properties
121:newspapers
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1364:Standards
1293:Fire test
1121:Occupancy
1086:Fire pump
1076:Fire hose
1061:Fire door
1041:Exit sign
1016:Crash bar
789:Pyrolysis
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