When used in this article: 1. 'Districts' shall mean fire districts created pursuant to article eleven of the town law. 2. 'Fire companies' shall mean fire companies governed by the not-for-profit corporation law. 3. 'Municipal corporations' shall mean a county, city, town and village. 4. 'Municipalities' shall mean municipal corporations. 5. 'Sprinkler system' shall mean a system of piping and appurtenances designed and installed in accordance with generally accepted standards so that heat from a fire will automatically cause water to be discharged over the fire area to extinguish it or prevent its further spread.
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