It is intended for use by those who purchase, design, install, test, inspect, approve, operate, and maintain engineered or preengineered gaseous agent fire suppression systems so they will function as intended when needed. System components shall include only the components listed in the uscg type approved manual. Commissioning clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Information on fire detection and the electrical control system is not part of this manual. The prerequisites for working with this manual are in depth knowledge of the chemically active extinguishing agent, the technical details of vsh1230 fire extinguishing systems, and indepth knowledge of the local guidelines. Ecaro25 clean agent fire suppression superior, costeffective clean agent fire protection. Clean agent suppression of energized electrical equipment fires, gregory t.
Mar 26, 2019 clean agent fire suppression systems offer many benefits for fire protection they are highly effective in extinguishing class a, b, and c fires. Operating manualrelease stations will discharge extinguishing agent when. Operating manual release switches will cause the immediate discharge of the extinguishing. Verify piping is inspected internally to detect any obstructions that may affect the agent distribution upon system activation. This standard contains requirements for total flooding and local application clean agent fire extinguishing systems. The memorial hospital miramar utilizes both a wet system and preaction system to meet the needs of fire suppression. Be trained by the manufacturer to design, install, test, and maintain fm200 fire suppression systems.
Ecaro25 clean agent fire suppression system hfc125 fike. Fssa publications fire suppression systems association. Reconnect the release circuit with a functional device in lieu of each agent storage. Fire suppression system fire visiontec system sdb bhd. A clean agent fire suppression system will take either an inert gas or a chemical that is stored in a container and discharge it, when necessary, to extinguish a fire in its incipient stage. Fike corporation and dupont company formed a strategic alliance to provide a clean agent system that provides many.
Your system may need testing every year or more frequently, the results of which need to be filed with your local authority having jurisdiction ahj. Technical committee on gaseous fire extinguishing systems. Clean agent and waterless fire suppression systems protecting highvalue assets and preventing long periods of downtime are priorities for many companies. Section 2 examination requirements those applying for certification after december 11, 2012. The system shall be supplied by janus fire systems. Transfer relay to send extinguishing agent release to system main fire alarm panel. Nfpa 70, article 100, by a testing agency and marked for intended use. Fire alarm initial acceptance testing and final nfpa 72, chapter 10. Clean agents are required to be electrically nonconductive, which means they wont shortout electronic equipment or thermally shock delicate circuitry. The nominal internal dimensions of the test portion. Mar 15, 2021 and as you go through that, the expectation for what the system does on the fire goes up. Inspection and testing requirements for clean agent suppression.
National fire offers a variety of cutting edge fire suppression systems including clean agents fm200, hfc125, novec for companies in hawaii. Never operate filterequipped exhaust systems without the filters in place. Draft fire systems inspection, testing and maintenance. The sapphire suppression system is an automatic, fixed nozzle, fire suppression system using novec 1230 fluid for class a, b, and c fires.
System is a fixed installation where equipment is designed and installed to provide fire extinguishing capability for hazards described. Section 21 0000 general fire suppression requirements. For guidance on stateregulated facilities, please refer. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa.
The purpose of the clean agent guide is to supplement nfpa 2001 as a tool for understanding a number of important aspects of clean agents. Description clean agent is an odorless, colorless, liquefied compressed gas. Trouble signal initiation shall be by one or more of the following devices and. New annex material on full discharge test procedure a. Hochiki america corporation hfc227ea clean agent fire suppression system page 3 of 5 specifications subject to change without notice. The work described in the specification consists of all labor, materials, equipment, and services necessary and required to complete and test the system. There are many benefits to using a clean agent fire suppression system. As part of that effort in determining quantity and sizes of tanks, ill estimate about how much agent the project will actually need. Cease cooking operations while kitchen fire suppression systems are impaired, and ensure the impairment process has been initiated per chapter 36, fire protection, of this manual. Where easy clean up, minimal down time, business continuity and people safety are overriding factors, you need to consider clean agent gaseous suppression for your fire protection needs. According to the national fire protection association nfpa, there were 125,000 nonresidential fires in 2001 with a total of 3. The following list highlights minimum requirements for the essential care of gaseous suppression systems, however, this list is not meant to replace manufacturers. This edition of nfpa 2001, standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems, was prepared by the technical committee on halon alternative protection options and acted on by nfpa at its november association technical meeting held november 1519, 2003, in. Janus fire systems engineering specifications fm200 clean.
Clean agent suppression system 2373 circadian way, santa rosa, ca 95407 phone. Clean agent suppression systems 101 fire systems, inc. Vsh1230 clean agent fire suppression system novec 1230. This helps to prevent excessive heat build up which could actuate the fire suppression system. The work described in this specification includes all engineering, labor, materials, equipment and services necessary, and required, to complete and test the suppression system. With clean agent systems, they are listed for fire extinguishment.
For class a fires, a testing procedure is required which meets, at the minimum, the procedures in ul 2127 for inert agents or ul 2166 for clean agents. These agents are governed by the national fire protection association nfpa standard for clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa 2001 in the us, with different standards and regulations elsewhere. Provide an engineered, fixed piped clean agent total flooding clean agent fire suppression system to protect as shown on the drawings. The system is to be designed to conform to the national fire protection association standard 2001. Safe for use in occupied areas at the design concentration, the system helps protect critical infrastructure and delivers effective asset protection. Whether you are concerned about your mission critical equipment or the volatile combustibles on your property, a special hazard fire suppression installation is a great life safety choice. Ul 2166 standard for halocarbon clean agent extinguishing system units 2. Standard on clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Fire suppression systems association page 1 of 2 1018. Design and installation of an engineered kidde ads clean agent waterless fire suppression system using 3mnovec1230 agent manufactured by kidde fire systems, 400 main street, ashland, ma. Operate the appliance exhaust system whenever the appliance is preheating, heating, cooking or cooling.
Guidelines for clean agent fire suppression systems procedure number. Guidelines for clean agent fire suppression systems. Feb 16, 2017 guidelines for clean agent fire suppression systems procedure number. If the clean agent suppression system releasing control panel is located in a protected premises having a separate building fire alarm system, it shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system for.
Contractor shall, as a minimum, provide 24hour emergency service, 7 days a week and shall be able to respond to an emergency situation within 2 hours of receiving an emergency trouble call. Refer to the specific lsc for proper editions of the nfpa 96, 17, 17a and 2001 documents. Ads fire suppression system using 3mnovec1230 agent december 2014 page 1 of 6 1. Provide equipment components that are ul listed for clean agent extinguishing system units in uls fire protection equipment directory.
To learn more about how national fire protection can help your business, contact our professionals at 8088488811 or. With zero ozone depletion potential and a global warming potential of less than 1 due to a five day atmospheric lifetime, novec 1230 fluid helps protect the environment, as well as your valuable assets novec 1230 fluid is not subject to the european fgas regulation or. Objective of a clean agent fire suppression system to better understand epo controls you must first appreciate the role a clean agent fire suppression system plays in most information technology spaces. See physical properties table for additional information. A clean agent fire suppression system can be initiated either automatically or manually via a pull station. Fike corporation has introduced the newest and coolest clean agent fire suppression system the fire protection industry has been waiting for since halon 1 production was banned in january 1994. In these cases, reserve agent supply is permanently connected so that if the system discharges the primary agent supply, the system can be made operational again immediately. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of clean agent fire extinguishing systems shall be performed in accordance with the system manufacturers instructions and nfpa 2001 latest edition. This specification outlines the requirements for a total flood clean agent fire suppression system with automatic detection and control. The guide to clean fire extinguishing agents and their use in fixed systems, or more simply, the clean agent guide, is fssas newest addition to its growing collection of technical publications.
Provide maintenance, inspection and testing records according to nfpa 72 article of. Watermist fire suppression system introduction fire suppression systems are an extremely important part of every commercial building that ensures the safety of the occupants and limits damage due to fire. Contractor shall have the following qualifications. If the system is connected to an alarm receiving office, notify the alarm receiving office that the. Fssa test guide special hazard fire suppression systems containers the fssa test guide for use with special hazard fire suppression systems containers.
Supervisory signal initiation shall be by the following device. Protect valuable equipment, people and assets with a clean agent fire suppression system using 3m novec 1230 fire protection fluid. Ecaro25tm clean agent fire suppression system for use with the shp pro control panel system page 2 of 8 ecaro25 and shp pro specification fike corporation issued. Clean agent suppression of energized electrical equipment fires. Statx aerosol fire suppression n fixed areosol fire extinguishing system nfpa 2010 chemical agent fixed system n inert gas nfpa 2001 n dry chemical nfpa 17 n carbon dioxide nfpa 12 n halocarbon gas nfpa 2001 water deluge and chemical agent fixed systems protect high value assets and processes not possible with sprinklerbased fire. Nfpa 17a certificate of completion wet chemical fire protection system hood nfpa 20 acceptance test form fire pump test. This is the quick slide on the basics of clean agent fire suppression systems. The fire protection system shall be a total flooding system utilizing fm200 clean agent. For speed in suppressing fires, reducing damages, saving on floor space and allowing visibility, fike is the clear choice. Inspection and testing requirements for clean agent. This specification outlines the requirements for a crosszoned detection and total flooding fm200 fire suppression system. To learn more about how national fire protection can help your business, contact our professionals at 8088488811 or this email address is being protected from spambots. Gaseous agent cylinder retest intervals fire suppression systems association page 1 of 2 1018 do dot regulations or nfpa standards require fire system cylinders containing gaseous fire extinguishing agents to be periodically removed from service, emptied and hydrostatically tested. Technical committee on gaseous fire extinguishing systems nfpa.
Hood suppression and clean agent systems are subject to the same fire safety rules as above. These agents are governed by the national fire protection association standard for clean agent fire extinguishing systems nfpa 2001 in the us, with different standards and regulations elsewhere. Gaseous fire suppression, also called clean agent fire suppression, is a term to describe the use of inert gases and chemical agents to extinguish a fire. Do not use water to clean any appliances that contain hot grease or cooking oils. Novec 1230 fluid is a fluoroketone, while chemical clean agents like fm200 and ecaro25 are hfcs hfc227ea, hfc125. It belongs to a family of chemicals called halocarbons, a group which includes hfcs and fluoroketones. Our clean agent fire protection system, which includes the use of hfc227ea and fm200, leaves no residue and doesnt require costly clean up, unlike sprinklers and other fire protection systems. The system typically consists of the agent, agent storage containers, agent release valves, fire detectors, fire detection system, agent. Fm200 clean agent fire suppression system hfc227 fike. Clean agent suppression system inspection checklist pdf. Hfc227ea clean agent fire suppression system the 800 lb, lb and 1200 lb cylinders are filled with one pound increments in order to meet the exact amount of agent required. Dec 04, 2019 the final calculations and actual clean agent system design is to be completed by a specialist at a later time, but my role is to make sure they have room allocated specifically to them early in the design process. Ansul sapphire plus clean agent fire suppression system. Installing a fire sprinkler system is the number one thing you can do to protect your business.
Clean agent fire suppression systems offer many benefits for fire. In order for a product to be accepted as a clean agent, it must be electrically nonconductive, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that doesnt leave a residue after it evaporates. Like any fire safety system, clean agent suppression systems require periodic attention. Fire sprinkler installation, inspections and repair. Clean agent systems are extinguishment without water. Upon notification of a fire protection life safety system deficiency, ensure repairs are made promptly in order to restore the system to proper working order. Emergency power off epo in it spaces where clean agent fire. The following list highlights minimum requirements for the essential care of gaseous suppression. Fire suppression system requirements example clean agent, ul 300. The system is designed and installed in accordance with the national fire protection association nfpa standard 2001, clean agent fire extinguishing systems. May 09, 2012 critical systems are often protected with clean agent fire protection systems.
Doing so may result in violent steaming andor spattering 1. United fire protection s sprinkler systems keep your business protected from a potential fire emergency 247 and provides security for your customers, employees, and facility. Fire suppression 3m novec 1230 3m united arab emirates. An ecaro25 clean agent fire suppression system is the superior, costeffective choice for protecting electronics and highvalue assets reducing the threat of needless downtime and business interruption. Ul 2127 standard for inert gas clean agent extinguishing system units agents tested in this program included hfc227ea fm200, hfc23, hfc125, nafs111, inergen ic541 and nitrogen. The new standards covering halocarbon and inert gas systems are. Nfpa 24 certificate of completion underground fire line. Fire suppression system manual 2 introduction fm200 fire extinguishant is a clean, safe firefighting suppressant for use in total flooding automatic suppression systems. Vsh1230 clean agent fire suppression system novec 1230 extinguishing agent. The ansul fm200 clean agent fire suppression system is approved by factory mutual fm and listed by underwriters laboratories ul for class a, b and c fires. Ansul inergen clean agent fire suppression system with. Clean agent fire suppression agent is used with sffecos total flooding systems. How clean agent fire suppression systems work fire. Clean agent and waterless fire suppression systems dynafire.
This manual is an integral part of the system and must be kept in its immediate vicinity at all times. Apr 28, 2019 clean agent suppression systems are specifically beneficial to buildings holding mission critical data such as telecommunication switches, server rooms, museums, vaults, or process control rooms. Disable each agent storage container release mechanism so that activation of the release circuit will not release agent. This is because when clean agent systems are used to extinguish fire, instead of sprinkler systems, theres no concern over water damage. Coast guard marine safety center 2 all components shall be listed on the bill of materials and shall be traceable to the plans. Ewefumental procedure test facility the test facility is shown schematically in figure 1.
It is intended as a longterm replacement for halon 1 and has excellent fire suppression properties of halon and has none of the environmental problems. Nfpa 2001 acceptance test form clean agent fire protection system. July 2004 1 the installing contractor shall be trained by the supplier to design, install, test and maintain a clean agent system. It is stored as a liquid and dispensed into the hazard as a colorless. This checklist outlines general requirements for clean agent fire extinguishing systems. Fire suppression system fire todays data centers and network rooms are under enormous pressure to maintain operations. Understanding clean agent fire suppression systems video.
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