Extinguishers hose reels

Since control rooms are normally constantly manned, it is considered unlikely that a fire could progress undetected to a hazardous size. Fixed fire protection systems, whether manually or automatically activated, are seldom installed in control rooms of processing facilities, mainly due to the fact that they are normally constantly manned. As such, it is considered unlikely that any fire that does occur would progress undetected to a size that cannot be extinguished by manual intervention (fire extinguishers, hose reel, etc.). 

Hazardous operating indication lights on controls, alarm panels, or in the installation Fire protection equipment and systems (e.g., fire extinguishers, hose reels, alarms, etc.) Stop condition Warning signs... 

As indicated above, the spread of fire and smoke can be controlled by both passive and active means. On the one hand, the measures include separation of buildings com-partmentation fire walls fire doors fire and smoke shutters controls on air conditioning and pressurization of critical areas such as stairways and, on the other, detectors and alarms extinguishers hose reels and sprinkler systems. Smoke detectors generally detect fire more quickly than heat detectors. 

Hose reels connected to the public water supply have the advantage that their supply of water is unlimited, although the pressure may be less than that generated in a portable extinguisher. Very large hoses are difficult to handle and lengths should not normally exceed 14 meters. Water should be immediately available when the control valve is opened. 

When water is combined with other additives, it can control and extinguish most petroleum fires. A water suppression system consists of a supply source, distribution system, and the end using equipment such as fixed spray systems, monitors, hose reels and hydrants. The objective of water suppression systems is to provide exposure cooling, fire control, suppression of fire incidents and may assist in the dispersion of flammable or toxic vapors. 

Comply with requirements of insurance companies regarding fire fighting facilities to be provided on the premises, e.g. cast iron pipelines, dedicated water pumps of special design for fire fighting, separate power supply feeders/DG set, CO2 cylinders, sand buckets, dry chemical powder-type fire extinguishers, long hose reels smoke detectors, and sprinklers must be installed and maintained. 

BS 5306 Code of Practice for fire extinguishing installations and equipment on premises Part 1 1976 Hydrants systems, hose reels and foam inlets Part 2 1979 Sprinkler systems Part 3 1980 Portable fire extinguishers Part 4 1979 Carbon dioxide systems... 

Are extinguishers freefy accessible, with current markings Are hose reels and valves ready for easy use ... 

Each helideck stairway should have its own foam hose reel station and a wheeled dry chemical extinguisher. 

The most useful form of fire-fighting equipment for general fire risks is the water-type extinguisher or suitable alternative. One such extinguisher should be provided for around each 200 m of floor space with a minimum of one per floor. If each floor has a hose reel, which is known to be in working order and of sufficient length for the floor it serves, there may be no need for water-type extinguishers to be provided. 

Weekly Check all extinguishers inciuding hose-reels for correct... 

At least two suitable extinguishers or a hose reel are immediately available. Both the personnel undertaking the work and providing the fire watch are trained in their use. 

Monthly Are all extinguishers in their correct places and do they appear to be in working order Are the hoses on the hose reels neatly coiled and the valves easy to turn on ... 

Fire fighting equipment including hose reels Weekly Annually Check all extinguishers including hose reels for correct installation and apparent working order. Full check and test by competent service engineer. 

The RP must provide appropriate fire fighting equipment [4.(1 )(d), 13(1)(a), 13(1)(b) and 13(3)(a)j. In general this means portable extinguishers but may include hose reels, sprinklers and other types of fixed installations where appropriate. 

Extinguishers for general fire protection should be sited near the room exit, or on adjacent stairway landings, or on corridors—in conspicuous positions and accessible at all times. There should be a general-purpose extinguisher, or hose-reel, within 30 metres of any point within the workplace. In the case of special fire-risk activities the appropriate extinguishers should be positioned close to the point of risk. 

BS 3116 Automatic Fire Alarms in Buildings Part 1 1970 Heat sensitive (point) detectors Part 4 1974 Control and indicating equipment BS 4422 Glossary of Terms Associated with Fire Part 1 1969 The phenomenon of fire Part 2 1971 Building materials and structures Part 3 1972 Means of escape Part 4 1975 Fire protection equipment Part 5 1976 Miscellaneous terms BS 45471972 Classification of Fires BS 5266 Emergency Lighting of Premises BS 5274 Fire Hose-reels for Portable Extinguishers... 

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