Understanding Fire Codes When Designing a Fire Suppression System
Fire suppression systems are increasingly becoming a crucial aspect of residential structures. With the intensifying effects of climate change and population explosions into rural areas, fire department resources are stretched to the max. Being proactive and planning a fire suppression strategy for your home can help to protect against larger losses and ensure that your property and belongings are as safe as possible.
When designing a fire suppression system, it's important to work with an expert who has knowledge about all aspects of fire safety, including the different types of fuel present in each room and how best to combat them using different approaches. Understanding what your fire class is will also allow you to know what type of material needs protection from various fire hazards.
The five main fire classes include Class A, which refers to ordinary combustibles such as wood, paper, cardboard, and cellulose plant material. Class B fires are flammable liquids, hydrocarbon-based such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, tires, and plastics. Class C fires are energized electrical fires, and unfortunately, nothing can put out a class C fire until the power providing the energy is killed. Typically, a class A or class B fire is left behind. Class D fires are flammable metals such as magnesium, lithium, potassium, and flammable salts. Finally, Class K fires are kitchen grease fires, which include plant and animal fats.
One solution for fire suppression is the use of a cooling agent mixed into the Wetline Wildfire Defense external automated sprinklers. Cold Fire® is a four-class extinguishing agent, meaning it works on four classes of fire: A, B, D, K. By using this type of extinguishing agent, you can be sure that you are providing your home with the best protection possible.
We understand that designing and implementing a fire suppression system can be overwhelming, which is why we offer a wide range of services to help you. From determining the best extinguishing agent for your specific application to providing assistance in building layers of defense around your property, we are here to help. If you have any questions about the safety of your building or need assistance with a project, don't hesitate to contact us today. With our help, you can have peace of mind knowing that your home and belongings are protected from the threat of fire.