The evolution of man and fire

protected lives, property and assets in the Western Cape for over a decade. By providing end-to-end products and services, we ensure our customers’ peace of mind.

Fire safety and protection are historically water-intensive sectors, which is a concern in countries with a serious risk of water stress. Indeed, the water footprint of many companies or industries has implications at many levels: from local communities to national or even global partners.

Fire suppression innovation

Innovation and the technological advancement of green gas fire sprinklers will propel South Africa towards the Fifth Industrial Revolution, which will be based upon sustainability, including the responsible use of water, as per the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

With the green gas fire suppression system, there is no agent decomposition, it can be discharged where people are present, it does not decompose, and it does not contribute to ozone depletion, global warming or atmospheric lifetime. Green gas comprises Halon 1301, in accordance with SANS 14520, and is stored under dry nitrogen pressure and released as a gas – common components of the air we breathe outside. It has been tested to combat Class A, B and C fires, complying with OSHA regulatory standards. Halon recovery, recycling and refilling operate in a manner that promotes safe and environmentally responsible Halon reclamation.

The cylinders are connected with selector valves; in case of a fire, the gas is only released in the zone where the fire is situated and does not release gas to other areas.

Gas is stored at 200 bar and 300 bar, with a pressure differential valve. Mounting is done via nomadic tubing. The regulated discharge pressure is between 40-60 bar installed together with an over-pressure vent to prevent turbulence damage in the room. Nozzles range from 3-25.5 mm depending on the size you require.

Our industrialisation process provides enough fuel to sustain the combustion of a fire in a building. The evolution of humans made it possible for humanity to create a crisis that today requires evolving from water to gas fire suppressants. We are the fire species: we can control it, and to make it, we must also co-evolve with the fire we create. We are the fire animal, whose history spans half a million years.

At SA Fire Watch, we know it is possible to protect lives, property and assets, while also caring for the environment and a sustainable future.

For more information on supply and installation, contact info@safirewatch.com.