FIRE DETECTION AND SUPPRESSION

Introduction

Fire Detection and Suppression is a must for all buildings. Even if you are insured against fire and subsequent loss, the insurance may compensate for loss of equipment and building structure, but nothing can restore the loss of life. The purpose of a Fire Alarm System is to minimize damage to the property and to enhance the safety of its occupants

There are numerous Benefits of having a Fire Detection and/or Fire Suppression system. Below are the obvious and hidden costs of a fire, which indicates the importance of installing a fire detection and/or suppression system.

Obvious Costs of Fires

+ Equipment loss
+ Product/Stock loss

Hidden Costs of Fire

+ Cost of downtime
+ Damage to customer relationships
+ Productivity/efficiency loss
+ Loss of competitive advantage
+ Employee absenteeism
+ Litigation
+ Clean up
+ Damage to public image
+ Medical costs
+ Regulatory requirements
+ Breach of contractual warranties

Fire Detection

The advantage of time is the ability to prevent unnecessary loss and minimize interruptions of business continuity.

An automatic fire detection and alarm system generally provides a network of manual callpoints, fire sensors and alarm warning devices over the area covered. It allows one to constantly monitor the building and warn if a fire breaks out, or is suspected.

We offer:

+ Analogue Addressable
+ Conventional
+ Specialized Fire Detection.

Types of Fire Detection on offer include:

1. Aspirating Smoke Detection (VESDA)



2. Point Detection, Conventional and Analogue Addressable (Aritech, Ziton, Technoswitch)



 

3. Flame, UV and IR Detection (Specialized Detection)



 

4. Beam Detection

Fire Suppression

When a fire disrupts your business operations, it causes substantial and unnecessary financial loss.  The use of most common fire fighting extinguishment such as water, foam or dry chemical can cause greater financial loss than the fire.  Often the loss of downtime far outweighs the loss of equipment and structure, hence the importance of selecting the correct suppression systems.

Types of Fire Suppression on offer include:

1.FM-200 Fire Suppression

FM-200 Fire Suppression agent doesn't leave behind any oily residues, particulates, water, or corrosive materials, and hence does not cause collateral damage to valuable property, sensitive electronics, or whatever you need to protect. FM-200 does not deplete stratospheric ozone, and has a minimal impact on the environment, especially when compared to the impact of a minor fire. FM-200 Systems reach extinguishing levels in 10 seconds or less, stopping ordinary combustible, electrical and flammable liquid fires, before they cause significant damage. When fire is extinguished this quickly, it means less damage, lower repair costs, and extra margin of safety for people. It also means less downtime and disruption of business.

2. Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fire Suppression

Carbon Dioxide (C02) Fire Suppression gas has a high ratio of expansion which facilitates rapid discharge and allows for three dimensional penetration of the entire hazard area quickly. Carbon Dioxide extinguishes a fire by reducing the oxygen content of the protected area below the point where it can support combustion. Carbon Dioxide has no residual clean-up associated with its use as a fire suppressing agent. When it is properly ventilated, the gas escapes to the atmosphere after the fire has been extinguished. CO2 has been effectively applied to protect areas such as transformer rooms, archives, electrical hazards, record stores and computer rooms. However, this should only be installed in unoccupied areas.

Applications for Detection and Suppression

+ Server Rooms / Data Centre’s
+ Commercial Buildings Warehousing / Cold Storage
+ Hotels / Entertainment Venues
+ Shopping Centre’s
+ Education Healthcare
+ Mining