Siamese Connection (Noun)
Meaning
An inlet with two or more couplings to which a hose can be attached so that fire engines can pump water into the sprinkler system of a building.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The emergency services used the siamese connection to pump additional water into the building following the fire.
- Most buildings with older sprinkler systems required an external siamese connection to bridge the gap in between different sections.
- The lack of an accessible siamese connection near the main source of the fire significantly hindered the fire crew's ability to fully engage the sprinkler system.
- The new building codes mandated the installation of a clearly labeled and easily accessible siamese connection for fire services.
- As firefighters ascended to the building roof, they located the siamese connection and increased the flow rate to battle the blaze more effectively.