In the case of sprinkler systems guidelines are provided by NFPA 13 which is the standard that governs automatic sprinklers and intends that fire department connections are to supplement the water supply.
Making sure sprinklers are properly designed, maintained, and are not defeated by the fire service is the overall objective of this column.
Do all those flashing lights and jarring alarms going off at the guard shack in your industrial facility represent security or pseudo security?
Detectors and sensors in pre-planning
The process of identifying potential major incidents can be challenging as opposed to smaller incidents.
Molten materials releases can include glass, steel, aluminum, other metals, sulfur, or salt.
Issues with flammable cladding stretch back more than 40 years.
Technical pre-planning helps firefighters achieve a positive outcome.
Owners are responsible for addressing repair & maintenance issues with tanks
Tanks must have an adequate water supply and be properly maintained so that they are working during emergencies.
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