Inspection Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System
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Loss of computer systems is a serious threat to business continuity and therefore for your business operations. Sprinkler systems cannot protect such equipment against fire. Therefore, gaseous fire extinguishing systems are often used to warrant business continuity but also from an insurers perspective. A gaseous fire extinguishing system could also be installed in the context of the PGS 15 directive.
Gaseous fire extinguishing systems can use inert gases or chemical gaseous agents. A fire alarm system usually actuates a gaseous fire extinguishing system. It is important that gaseous fire extinguishing system and fire alarm system are specifically designed for the applicable fire risk and environmental factors.
Inspection Gaseous Fire Extinguishing System
Gaseous fire extinguishing protection has a number of aspects that in coherence are conditional for reliable operation. Hence at Kiwa FSS we use our expertise to assess following aspects during inspections of gaseous fire extinguishing systems:
- Technical aspect: the gaseous fire extinguishing and fire alarm systems;
- Structural aspect: the fire resistance rating of the structural building elements, pressure relief provisions and air tightness of a room
- Organisational aspect: the system’s lifespan, partly management and maintenance dependent
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.
Your Inspection Conducted by Kiwa FSS Inspection
Read below which steps the inspection process consists of, up to and including the issuance of the inspection certificate.
Request for an Inspection
Would you like your (fire protection) system to be inspected by Kiwa FSS Inspection? If so, please contact us.
Quotation Acceptance
You will receive a quotation outlining the agreements and conditions applicable to the inspection. Once the signed quotation has been returned, the inspection process will be initiated.
Inspection Scheduling
After the quotation has been signed by both parties, the Kiwa FSS Planning Department will contact you to schedule the inspection. Following the appointment, you will receive a confirmation containing the details of the planned inspection.
Inspection Execution and Reporting
During the inspection, it will be determined whether the fire protection system complies with the applicable requirements. After completion of the inspection, the inspector records the findings and any non-conformities in an inspection report.
Review of the Inspection Report
The inspection report and its conclusion are subsequently reviewed to ensure the completeness, accuracy, and consistency of the assessment.
Non-Conformities and Corrective Actions
If deficiencies are identified, appropriate corrective actions must be implemented. These actions must be documented and supported with the necessary evidence, which is submitted to the inspector for review. Once the deficiencies have been resolved, the inspector will assess whether they can be closed. This assessment may be carried out administratively or through a re-inspection.
Decision on the Issuance of the Inspection Certificate
If the inspection results in a positive conclusion, an inspection certificate will be granted.
Issuance of the Inspection Certificate
Following a positive certification decision, the organization will receive the inspection report together with the corresponding inspection certificate.
Air Permeability Test Reporting
Gaseous fire extinguishing systems are often used as a fire protection system. As a fire safety expert, Kiwa FSS can measure the air permeability of a room and thus determine the effectiveness of the extinguishing system.
Quick scan Fire Safety in Buildings
Kiwa FSS’s quick scan Fire Safety in Buildings is an independent investigation to determine the current status of fire safety precautions.
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Inspection CO/LPG Detection System
Standard (operating) conditions in motor vehicles parkings and storage garages can create an unsafe environment for occupants due to exhaust fumes or leaks. Carbon monoxide (CO) and LPG detection is one of the measures that can contribute to a safe environment for occupants.
Inspection PGS 15 Publicatie reeks Gevaarlijke Stoffen (Publication Series on Hazardous Substances)
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