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• EPA Guidelines On Fire Suppression Gases

  20-01-2025 15:26 via thebigredguide.com
  If they work on their own or are responsible for a Fire Suppression System, this will be of critical importance to them. This relates specifically to storing waste, returned or recovered Fire Suppression Gases in the Rep of Ireland.There are absolutely no exemptions to the following: Halon – FM200 – FE36 – FE13 & Refrigerant Gases, these are all either Halons or Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases and require Licenses/Certificates/Authorisations for Recove
  
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• Fire at a hospital - Sidcup

  20-01-2025 11:58
  Four fire engines attended the scene
  
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• KSS Fire Suppression Maintenance Program Tips

  20-01-2025 10:30 via thebigredguide.com
  Protecting the Business with a Fire Suppression System that keeps the Employees & Operations protected against fire is critically important, but it's only the first step in the process. Step 2Develop & Adhere to a Fire Suppression System Maintenance & Testing Programme.Having the system maintained in line with Manufacturer Guidelines & European / Irish standards is in itself a proactive line of defense that can ensure users have the means in place to avoi
  
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• Sea Fire's FM200 Marine Fire Suppression Systems

  20-01-2025 10:29 via thebigredguide.com
  Sea Fire provides high-quality Fire Suppression and Detection Systems, Extinguishers, and Engine shut-off systems for pleasure craft and commercial marine markets.design and installationSea Fire are world pioneer in the marine fire suppression market. KSS offers a full design, installation, and maintenance service that utilizes the national reach ensuring support and backup for all our customer's systems.Sea Fire's Marine Fire Suppression Systems carry all relevant marine approvals and internati
  
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• Pneumatic Fire Suppression Systems By KSS

  20-01-2025 10:28 via thebigredguide.com
  The principle of all Pneumatic Fire Suppression Systems is a simple self-activating system that offers the widest versatility, which results in an excellent cost/performance balance.Using linear detection tubing installed throughout the asset it’s covering it can not only quickly and accurately detect a fire but also suppress it before it can damage adjacent components. These systems can be used in a range of applications, with the principals remaining the same - Stop The Fire Where It
  
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• Dry Risers & Hydrants: Safety Standards & Upkeep

  20-01-2025 10:27 via thebigredguide.com
  Dry risers are a vital element in fire protection, delivering vast volumes of water directly to each floor enabling instant access for the fire brigade.The person responsible for a building or site is required to maintain all firefighting equipment, including Dry Risers. Annual pressure test & visual checkCurrent Irish standards require a full annual pressure test and a six-monthly visual check for dry risers.Standards state that inlets, landing valves, drain valves, and landing
  
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• Fire Suppression By KSS: Protecting High-Value Assets

  20-01-2025 10:25 via thebigredguide.com
  The only objective of any Fire Suppression System is to extinguish a fire as quickly as possible.Firstly, the system should alert occupants of the site to the presence of a fire, then the system will begin to emit a concentrated substance to suppress the flames. The exact nature of this substance can vary, based on the environment the system is designed to protect. Common examples include inert gas, as well as a range of liquid agents.defining featuresOne of the defining features of fire suppres
  
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• Prevent Workplace Fires With Safe-T Fire Protection

  20-01-2025 10:24 via thebigredguide.com
  According to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, there were 16,500 workplace fires in 2020, many of which were caused by cooking incidents, overloaded electrical sockets, and unattended heating devices. How could these fires have been prevented? With proper fire safety systems and training in place.If they want to prevent fires in the workplace, safeguarding the lives of the employees and customers, they’re here to help. Follow along as they discuss common fire hazards in the
  
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