Special Hazards

Foam and Water Deluge Systems

A deluge system is where the sprinkler heads are open and the pipe is not pressurized with air. Deluge systems are connected to a water supply through a deluge valve that is opened by the operation of a smoke or heat detection system. The detection system is installed in the same area as the sprinklers. When the detection system is activated water discharges through all of the sprinkler heads in the system.

Deluge systems are used in places that are considered high hazard areas such as power plants, aircraft hangars and chemical storage or processing facilities. Deluge systems are needed where high velocity suppression is necessary to prevent fire spread.

Suppression Systems

suppression systems

Western States Fire Protection has proven capabilities to provide very sophisticated fire suppression systems in locations with special protection needs. We are a recognized leader in the employment of a variety of special hazards protection systems, with talent in the layout and installation of dry chemical, FM-200® and CO2 systems.

Because there is no margin for error in fire protection, especially in special hazards locations, you can be confident that we are the safest choice for your project. Our people are fire protection systems professionals who have a thorough appreciation for the importance of their work. There is no one better when it comes to performing projects involving special hazards, tough working conditions, and demanding deadlines.

FM-200®

  • Developed as a Halon replacement, FM-200 is the best people-compatible, clean agent fire protection for vital facilities. It extinguishes fire via a combination of chemically-based fire inhibition and cooling. It is environmentally acceptable, safe to use with sensitive equipment, fast acting, efficient and effective.

    Often times FM-200 systems are employed to protect critical installations formerly protected by Halon 1301.

    Benefits of Using FM-200®

    Fast-Acting
    FM-200 can stop fires in just seconds. Extinguishing fires quickly means less damage, repair costs and extra safety.
    Safe For People
    FM-200 has been tested extensively to ensure safe exposure to people.
    No Collateral Damage
    FM-200 does not leave oily residues, particulates, water, or corrosive material. This eliminates collateral damage to delicate equipment.
    Environmentally Responsible
    FM-200 has a low environmental impact because it has a low atmospheric lifetime. It also has zero potential to deplete the ozone layer.
    Small Space Requirement
    Other fire suppression systems, such as CO2 and inert gases require as much as seven times more storage space.
    Globally Accepted
    FM-200 is the most widely accepted clean agent in the world. It is used in tens of thousands of fire suppression systems.
  • fm200 for a computer room

Western States Fire Protection installs FM-200® in the following types of facilities:

    • Telecommunication Facilities
    • Computer Operations
    • Control Rooms
    • Compressors and Pump Stations
    • UPS Facilities
    • Medical NMRI and CT Scan Facilities
    • Shipboard (Marine) Systems
    • Rare Book Libraries
    • Military Vehicles
    • Airplane lavatories
    • Paint Mixing Rooms
    • Hazardous Manufacturing Areas
    • Textile Plants
    • Offshore Drilling Rigs
    • Universities and Museums
    • Art Galleries and Historical Collections
    • Record & Storage Facilities
    • Petrochemical Installations
    • Pharmaceutical & Medical Facilities
    • Electronics & Data Processing Equipment
    • Telephone Switches
    • Facilities where water damage must be avoided at all costs

CO2 Systems

  • CO2 systems are the preferred choice as an extinguishant for a multitude of critical facilities. Fast, efficient and adaptable to a wide range of hazards, the discharge of carbon dioxide [a low-cost clean agent] is non-damaging to property and electrically non-conductive. Multi-Hazard Protection can be designed to provide automatic, simultaneous discharge for a variety of hazards and configurations.

    CO2 systems are used for:

    • Power Generation
    • Cement Plant/Blast Furnace Indirect Coal Firing Systems
    • Metal Production and Processing
    • Printing
    • Automotive
    • Electronics Operations
    • Electronics/Computer Production
    • Research Facilities
    • Shipboard (Marine) Systems
    • Automated Storage and Retrieval Facilities

    Low pressure CO2 systems and equipment are best suited for applications where large quantities of CO2 are needed. A high pressure systems are recommended for smaller hazards or where space is limited.

    Benefits of CO2 Systems

    • Fast - Within seconds, CO2 penetrates the entire hazard areas to smother the combustion.
    • Environmentally Friendly - CO2 exists as a gas in the earth's atmosphere and is one of the by-products of combustion. It's use has no environmental impact.
    • Non-damaging - CO2 does not cause spoilage, requires no clean up and leaves no residue.
    • Non-conductive - CO2 is electrically non-conductive, allowing use for a wide variety of special applications.
    • Adaptive - CO2 is effective on a wide range of flammable and combustible materials.

    A CO2 system consists of one or more banks of cylinder storage containers to supply the CO2 extinguishing agent. Flexible discharge hoses connect the cylinders into a piping manifold. The manifold distributes the agent into the piping network. Nozzles regulate the flow of CO2 into the protected area.

  • Western States Fire Protection intalls CO2 Systems