Metro Safety & Fire

Portable fire extinguishers are part of the balanced fire protection plan when selected for the type(s) of hazard present, installed correctly, regularly inspected and maintained, and when the potential end user has been trained how to operate it. Water-based fire sprinkler systems provide automatic fire suppression for protection from a fire that has grown beyond the incipient stage. Most times the sprinkler system prevents the fire spreading to other areas of the building, a valuable element in the balanced fire protection plan.

Fire sprinkler systems provide superior coverage for all types of buildings, from commercial to residential. Most people understand them to be systems of pipes that spray water down into a room in the event of a fire. Modern fire sprinkler systems are designed and engineered by highly trained individuals, using the latest techniques and programs for fire prevention and suppression. Designing and engineering a proper sprinkler system requires using the right system for the right application. There are several different types of fire sprinkler systems that ca be used.

Without testing your Fire Sprinkler systems for MIC, there is really know way to tell how long your system will last or how long it would be until it needs to be replaced. Is it functioning properly right now? Will it protect the property as designed and installed? What is MIC and how do you know if you have a MIC problem? MIC stands for Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion causing bacterium. There are three main types of bacteria that accelerate corrosion in fire sprinkler piping. Corrosion in fire sprinkler piping starts with the presence of water, iron, and oxygen.

When considering a complete system of fire protection services, contacting professionals with the experience and knowledge necessary makes sense. A fire extinguisher that works well for regular material fires may suit an office space but would be woefully inadequate in a vehicle paint shop or industrial chemical plant. The necessary protection services encompass many types of fire and life safety protection systems and equipment that work together to provide maximum coverage for an entire building or property.

When property and lives are on the line, it would be difficult to trust fire safety to a few extinguishers alone. While sprinkler systems that spray water down in case of smoke or excessive heat performed admirably in office parks and general warehouses, locations with more volatile materials on hand need something extra. Fire suppression systems offer unique ways of delivering firefighting chemicals to exactly where they need to go in the case of a flare up. This does not mean fire extinguishers and sprinkler systems should be ignored.