Advantages Of Having A Fire Suppression System When it comes to identifying hazards in the workplace, none are more dangerous than the threat of fire, particularly in industries such as mining, forestry, transportation and construction. These industries face the risk of fire on a daily basis, with extreme lengths taken to ensure the safety of employees and valuable equipment; a major priority of senior management daily. Depending on the types of flammable materials lying around, you may choose to have a powder-based fire suppression system or you might choose the more efficient Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF) spray system. The Advantages of AFFF No matter what type of industry you are in, having a regulated and reputable fire suppression system in place is a requirement by law. Here are some reason why implementing an AFFF spray system would best suit your needs • Most AFFF spray systems are light and small, allowing them to be installed in many different spaces. • While small, they still carry a higher fire rating compared to other larger fire suppression systems • They are ideal for the quick elimination of Class A and Class B fires • Quick to act by cooling all flammable liquid and materials where a fire is, simply by adding a coat of foam • The foam acts as a sealant, quickly sealing any flammable vapour in, stopping fuel to the fire Other fire suppression systems are also effective, but are slower in response time and not as efficient as an AFFF spray system. This type of system can be fitted to a bus or truck, reducing the risk of engine failure due to fire or worse, the vehicle blowing up due to fire. The fire suppression system is fitted to the engine and has it’s own fire alarm which is
activated once a certain temperature is reached. This is ideal for mining and transportation industries where access to local fire fighting facilities is not readily available. QTEC Fire Services are the team to talk to about all your fire suppression needs. Get in touch with them today to discuss how they can help you.