Since the threat of fire can occur in many spaces, with many types of media, having a specialized fire suppression system that is designed for the specific hazards in your space is a must. While many buildings may have ample fire protection through a traditional water-based fire sprinkler system, there are special hazards that may require foam or gas-based fire suppressants to extinguish the flames, without the threat of splatter or spread. For companies looking for a fire suppression systems in Iowa and beyond, here are some of the special hazards you want to protect with fire safety equipment, and their specialized fire suppression systems.
Chemical Processing
For especially hazardous chemicals that could potentially ignite, having the properly matched foam or dry chemical fire suppression system is very important. An improperly matched water-based system could potentially make the fire worse, and spread it across the space with splatter.
Aerospace
Depending on the exact parts and equipment being used, foam-based and Co2-based special hazard fire suppression systems are popular in the aerospace industry. Typically, the Co2 based systems are used to avoid any potential damage to valuable parts and equipment, while the foam based systems are utilized to protect against fires potentially started by oil or gasoline.
Large Electronics and CNC Manufacturing Applications
Some applications require specialized clean agent fire suppression systems that use non-conductive chemicals that will not spark or cause electrocution. If a electronic fire was attempted to be put out by a water-based system, it could easily cause multiple sparks, and spread the fire across the space.
From schools and nursing homes, to bars and boutique restaurants—kitchen fire suppression systems are a universal requirement for the safety of your kitchen staff, wait staff and customers.
In the event of a fire sparking in your kitchen, having an immediate line of defense close to the likely source of the flame (stoves, ovens) can help significantly prevent the spread of the fire.
An Ansul fire suppression system works with specially formulated fire suppressing chemicals to stop kitchen fires at the source.
In the event of a fire, the Ansul system relies on a fusible link detection system that will separate when it detects temperatures above a specific threshold.
Once the fusible link is separated, a compressed gas cylinder is activated.
For the more economical option, the sprayer nozzles are installed for each individual appliance.
