Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression
Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression
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G'Day All,
What are the latest trends with the type of fire suppression systems being used in substations and switchrooms containing H.V, M.V. and L.V. switchgear and MCCs?
What is being used instead of Halon? Is there an alternative to CO2?
Thanks.
What are the latest trends with the type of fire suppression systems being used in substations and switchrooms containing H.V, M.V. and L.V. switchgear and MCCs?
What is being used instead of Halon? Is there an alternative to CO2?
Thanks.






RE: Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression
A lot of this comes down to local fire marshall requirements and your insurance underwriter. I have seen installations where fire marshall required the installation of sprinkler systems in electrical rooms, despite all of the arguments against this approach.
I don't think you can apply C02 to any space that could be occupied.
RE: Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression
They did allow us to lock out the water valve, with the fire cheif having the only key, and add signs and give instructions for the safe use of the valve.
RE: Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression
RE: Substation/Switchroom Fire Suppression