Fire Protection of Livestock in Stables

K21045 SCP06 Fire Protection of Livestock in Stables Based on Water Mist Systems

The Specific Certification Programme SCP06 Fire Protection of Livestock in Stables based on Water Mist includes a test protocol designed to demonstrate the effectiveness of a fire protection system based on water mist in stables. SCP06 is implemented in accordance with the test, inspection, and certification scheme K21045 Fire Protection Systems and contains the requirements applied by Kiwa when applying for a product certificate.

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In addition, SCP06 defines the performance requirements for fire protection systems in stables and is based on the typical hazard configuration currently found in such environments.

The configuration of the fire protection system in this specific certification programme is based on a total flooding water mist system, with the objective of fire suppression. A total flooding water mist system disperses a fine mist of water, enabling rapid suppression or extinguishing of a fire within the stable. This system does not pose a risk to the animals present. The water mist circulates in the air under high pressure, generating extremely small microscopic droplets. These droplets have a cooling effect on the fire, suppressing the oxygen supply and absorbing heat. This form of fire protection is effective in interrupting the combustion process in stables.

When developing the specific certification programme SCP06, the following considerations were taken into account:

  • Integration with existing water mist systems used for regulating the temperature inside the stable for animal welfare;
  • Integration with existing video surveillance systems used to monitor animals in the stable;
  • Integration of the water mist system with the existing climate control system is necessary to improve the return on investment for users of these systems;
  • This integration positively influences the decision-making process regarding investments aimed at protecting stables and livestock;
  • The fire protection system is not intended to cause harm to the animals present.

Why was SCP06 developed?

Every year, many animals are lost in stable fires. Such fires are often caused by lightning strikes, spontaneous combustion, or electrical failures. Due to the presence of highly flammable materials such as straw, hay, and manure gases, fires can develop rapidly and become severe. These incidents often have significant consequences for the animals involved and a major emotional and financial impact on farmers and emergency responders.

To address this issue, the Specific Certification Programme SCP06 was developed for fire safety in livestock stables, based on water mist systems.

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K21045 Fire Protection Systems

The K21045 Fire Protection Systems is the assessment scheme for testing, inspection and certification (TIC) of fixed fire protection systems. This scheme therefore focuses primarily on manufacturers, installers and maintenance companies and offers these parties the opportunity to deliver products and services with verifiably a high degree of quality assurance within the wide range of fixed fire protection systems. But end users also have an interest in a conclusive quality chain. The objective of this TIC scheme K21045 is to improve safety and security through uniform application of the relevant international standards relating to fire protection systems.

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Why Kiwa Fire Safety & Security?

Kiwa Fire Safety & Security (Kiwa FSS) is a leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) company, focusing on products, installations and companies in the field of fire and burglary protection. Kiwa FSS provides services in an expert, flexible, customer-oriented and innovative manner. These services include conducting inspections, certifying (fire) security companies, testing products and providing training from a fully independent, objective and integral position.

 

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