Extinguishing
Iris Lopez
Fixed fire extinguishing/suppression systems are commonly used to protect areas containing valuable or critical equipment such as data processing rooms, telecommunication switches, and process control rooms. Their main function is to quickly extinguish a developing fire and alert occupants before extensive damage occurs by filling the protected area with a gas or chemical extinguishing agent.
In this section we will review the employer's responsibilities for operating, testing, and maintaining fixed extinguishing systems that are installed to meet a particular OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1910.160(a)(1), or where its extinguishing agent may expose employees to possible injury, death, or adverse health effects. [29 CFR 1910.160(a)(2)] This section does not apply to automatic sprinkler systems or to systems installed to protect areas where there is no potential for employee exposure. [29 CFR 1910.159]
OSHA's fixed extinguishing systems, general standard applies to all employers who have a fixed extinguishing system installed to meet a particular OSHA standard, with the exception of automatic sprinkler systems that are covered by 29 CFR 1910.159. 29 CFR 1910.160 contains specific provisions for any fixed system, regardless of why it was installed, that may expose employees to possible injury, death, or adverse health consequences caused by the extinguishing agent. These systems are only subject to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(4) through 29 CFR 1910.160(b)(7) and 29 CFR 1910.160(c) of this standard.
A fire extinguishing systems is an engineered set of components that work together to quickly detect a fire, alert occupants, and extinguish the fire before extensive damage can occur. All system components must be:
A discharge nozzle is a device designed to release the extinguishing agent at a specific rate and pattern to quickly extinguish a fire. Discharge nozzles must be suitable for the fire it is intended to extinguish. [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(1)]
The nozzle pictured is designed for total flooding applications. Its bell shape and multiple small discharge openings will create a widely dispersed and diffused discharge pattern to quickly flood an enclosed area with an extinguishing agent. This type of nozzle is common in paint spray booths, flammable liquid storage rooms or other similar areas.
The piping network is designed to properly distribute the extinguishing agent to the protected areas. All fire protection systems must have pipes and fittings that are suitable for the expected temperature extremes with good corrosion resistance properties.
Each area protected by a fixed extinguishing system must have a distinctive alarm or signal which complies with 29 CFR 1910.165 to alert occupants that the system is discharging. These alarms must be able to be heard or seen above ambient noise or light levels, unless the discharge is immediately recognizable. [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(3)]
Warning signs must be posted to warn employees in advance about the hazards associated with the extinguishing agent. Hazard warning or caution signs must be posted at the entrance to and inside of areas protected by fixed extinguishing systems which use agents in concentrations known to be hazardous to employee safety and health. [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(5)]
A manual discharge station is a device usually mounted on a wall near the emergency exit(s) which will automatically sound an alarm and release the extinguishing agent. If your workplace is equipped with a fixed suppressant system, there must be at least one manual station for each protected area. [29 CFR 1910.160(b)(15)]
Storage containers hold the extinguishing agent until it is needed and can be high or low pressure cylinders or tanks. These containers can be used to hold specialized fire suppression agents like carbon dioxide or halon to protect special work areas, such as computer rooms, chemical storage, or similar areas.
Automatic fire suppression systems, particularly the total flooding variety, must be operated properly and regularly maintained and tested to guarantee worker safety and system effectiveness. To ensure your fire extinguishing system will perform as expected in the event of a fire, you are required to:
The Material Safety Data Sheet for each extinguishing agent should be available in the workplace. It is important that employees know the potential hazards of the extinguishing agents they may be exposed to and how to protect themselves. Additionally, employees who are likely to enter such areas should receive a basic level of instruction into the operating principles of the system to include alarms and related hazards, as well as evacuation procedures. The two most common extinguishing agents used for total flooding applications are carbon dioxide and halon.
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As of Jan. 1, 1994, the United States banned the production of Halon. The Environmental Protection Agency placed significant restrictions on the servicing and maintenance of systems containing Halon. Vessels operating on an international voyage, subject to SOLAS requirements, are prohibited from installing fixed gas fire extinguishing systems containing Halon.
Only methyl bromide, carbon dioxide, or another agent that has been shown to provide equivalent extinguishing action may be used as a fire-extinguishing agent. If methyl bromide or any other toxic extinguishing agent is used, provisions must be made to prevent harmful concentrations of fluid or fluid vapors from entering any personnel compartment either because of leakage during normal operation of the airplane or because of discharging the fire extinguisher on the ground or in flight when there is a defect in the extinguishing system. If a methyl bromide system is used, the containers must be charged with dry agent and sealed by the fire-extinguisher manufacturer or some other person using satisfactory recharging equipment. If carbon dioxide is used, it must not be possible to discharge enough gas into the personnel compartments to create a danger of suffocating the occupants.
To choose suitable extinguishing media, you have to understand the categories of fire first and then choose the right type of fire extinguisher. You shall also specify unsuitable extinguishing media in your SDS.
To do other fire suppression work, you need a Fire Suppression Systems Worker License. If you have a fire suppression systems worker license, you can also install, maintain, and inspect kitchen extinguishing systems. You do not need a separate kitchen fire suppression system license to do so.
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The automatic extinguishing system (AES) is an important piece of equipment in any commercial kitchen. It allows your business to fight fires as they are happening. Once a fire breaks out, the AES can be automatically or manually activated and fire suppression protocols begin. The activation of this system can trigger the shut off of fuel sources and the release of wet chemical fire extinguishing agents.
A report that provides information on the growing use of carbon dioxide fire extinguishing systems, particularly in the marine market, considers the personnel safety risks from use in occupied areas, and compares these systems to halon and other halon alternatives.
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