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Description Sprinkler systems are designed to apply water to a fire once gas temperatures within the local area have reached a pre-determined temperature, which causes activation of sprinkler heads....
Fires in buildings – Building supplementary information sheetsDescription A water mist system is a fixed fire protection system that uses water to control, suppress or extinguish a fire. The system comprises automatic nozzles attached to a piping system...
Fires in buildings – Building supplementary information sheetsDescription Structural timber composites (STCs) are used as beams, columns and studs for timber frame and also as proprietary structural components. Typically STCs are long in length and/or in deep...
Fires in buildings – Building supplementary information sheetsDescription Reduced oxygen (redox): Fire suppression achieved by maintaining compartment at reduced oxygen concentration of 10-12% (15% is required for combustion) Gaseous: Fire suppression...
Fires in buildings – Building supplementary information sheetsWater management systems are the various types of on-site machinery used to stabilise channels and manage water levels. The systems are used to: Manage flooding Maintain water supplies for...
On-site machinery: Water management systemsWhen attending incidents on canals, all lock gates and paddles should be completely closed before any rescue attempt. Personnel should not attempt to open the lock gates or paddles to empty...
On-site machinery: Water management systems