FIRE SUPPRESSION
SYSTEMS
The codes of the South African National Standards (SANS) govern fire suppression systems in South Africa. They cover a variety of industries and facilities depending on the hazards that are present. Protecting lives and property are the main purpose for these standards. Typically, fire suppression systems deliver a fire-extinguishing agent from a storage container to a protected area through a fixed-pipe network or in a modular delivery
The detection systems use specific detectors that respond to one or more characteristics of fire. The selection of the proper detectors is a key to the success for fire extinguishing systems.
RiskFit have the industry experience to help customers determine the fire suppression systems they need. We manage the project from design and installation services to inspection and maintenance. Once the system is installed, it must be maintained, at least bi-annually in order to ensure the system remains properly functioning.
THERE ARE A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT
TYPES OF SYSTEMS WE OFFER DEPENDING ON YOUR NEEDS:
- FM-200(HFC 227)
- NOVEC 1230
- HFC 125
- CO2
- DRY CHEMICAL
- INERGEN
These systems are designed to work without human intervention. The systems are able to sense the fire and send a signal to alarm any humans in the area. This provides the opportunity for anyone to vacate the premises. Upon detection, the actuation component of the system fills the piping with a pressurized fluid. Once the pipes are filled with the fluid, the nozzles deliver the agent to the area where the fire is burning.