BAFSA FOCUS NOVEMBER 2021
From the sprinkler head A ROUND-UP OF NEWS FROM BAFSA & ITS MEMBERS
Highly compact pump initiation boards After some trials, testing and general playing around, Sale Engineering believes it has come up with one of – if not the – smallest ‘plug-and-play’ pump initiation boards suitable mainly for wet riser applications. The new boards are based on the same principles as previous ones… • Bailey & Mackey LPCBapproved pressure switches • Ball valves for isolation and test (test valve include restricted orifice for fine control) • Bypass, with check valve on pump switch bypass, and orifice on jockey bypass • Open CPVC drain as standard, or optional full galvanised drain and/or inlet • Totally corrosion-free polypropylene mounting board • All pipework painted in our trademark silver hammer for better protection (and unbeatable looks!) But the size is now considerably reduced! The 3-way board shrinking from W600xH750mm to just W560xH500mm – a massive 40% reduction in wall-space! As well as continuing to look pretty good, the size makes handling and mounting much easier, and the reduction in materials, labour and shipping costs enables us to price this new compact board at the pre-increase price of the older, larger model. SALE ENGINEERING Firesprinkler.co.uk
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The perfect solution for luxury Safari Lodges Leading tourist attraction West Midland Safari Park has increased fire protection for its visitors with the installation of a water mist suppression system The Safari Park has created new exclusive accommodation overlooking the Park’s cheetahs, red pandas, and African elephants, designed to give guests an unforgettable, overnight wildlife experience. The themed lodges have been built with thatched roofs and a large, open-plan living area as well as a downstairs and upstairs bedrooms. The layout and construction of the lodges meant the installation of traditional fire suppression systems, such as sprinklers, was impractical. To provide protection for its visitors, West Midland Safari Park approached approved Automist installer BCK Fire Sprinklers to discuss the specification. Yusuf Muhammad of Plumis said: “This project had some very specific requirements. With each room in the lodge connecting to the main living area, the Safari Park needed a system that would provide adequate protection to the lodges’ means of escape in the event of a fire. In addition, it could have been difficult to install the necessary water supply within the wooden prefab structure.” Plumis’ water mist fire suppression system, Automist, was designed to be easily retrofitted. Utilising 90 per cent less water than a BS 9251 sprinkler system, the systems are directly connected to the mains water supply. Automist is a dry pipe system, with the system remaining free from water until a fire is detected. This minimises the risk of leaking pipes. When activated, a pump drives mains water through the unique wall-mounted nozzle unit, targeting the fire with a dense fog of watermist. This removes heat and displaces oxygen from the fire zone, resulting in fire control, suppression, or extinguishment. Automist’s tests suggest that their system can actuate more quickly than a domestic sprinkler system, After considering the fire safety solutions available it was agreed with the Park’s fire safety officers that Plumis’ water mist fire suppression system could be installed sensitively and quickly, whilst also providing suitable protection to overnight guests. To date, BCK has carried out eight installations across West Midland Safari Park’s lodges – taking just two days each – with plans to carry out more installations in the coming months. Neil James, Project Manager at West Midland Safari Park, said: “The safety of our guests is of upmost importance. Finding a solution which was effective and in keeping with our unique themed design was no easy feat. We are pleased with the final result and delighted to be working with BCK on the next phase of our accommodation development.” PLUMIS Plumis.com
