In any type of production facility, fire control encompasses a wide range of equipment or systems from building sprinklers to plant site fire departments. A spark detection/extinguishing system must be thought of as part of a plant’s overall security and safety network. Just as a residential alarm system provides protection to a homeowner, a spark detection system provides preventive protection against potential loss of human life, production facilities, equipment and costly downtime.

Where do Spark Streams appear?

Spark streams in dust collection systems are a very common danger. They are not easily detected and this means that they may exist but are not known! Consequently, attention is paid to a spark stream only when it is too late, namely when there has been an explosion or a fire.

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All businesses have some risk of being damaged by a fire. Fires can start suddenly and unexpectedly from an open flame, dropped cigarette, fuel leak, explosion, arson, electrical malfunction, or lightning. Most businesses must have quality fire prevention and detection systems in place in order to meet city building codes. If this equipment is not regularly inspected and updated, however, your business could be affected by costly fire damage. Knowing the types of extinguisher systems and having your system regularly checked by a professional can help to minimize your risk of a potentially deadly incident.

Handheld Extinguishers

Handheld extinguishers are a minimal line of defense against a fire. They can be used against small, manageable fires that can be easily put out. If a worker sees a fire start on the spot, he or she can use a fire extinguisher to eliminate the problem immediately. However, if a blaze begins to spread outward or grow in height, all workers should evacuate the area. Extinguishers cannot be used effectively against large fires or rapidly spreading fires with an ample fuel source.

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Nowadays, all buildings are required to have some sort of fire prevention system in place to ensure the safety of the building’s occupants in the event of a fire. These fire prevention systems must be able to detect a fire within the building before it spreads. This task is assigned to the fire alarm devices, which are situated in several parts of the building.

Fire alarm devices are gadgets designed to locate signs of fire within the building. The fire alarm devices tell the system to send out an alarm if it recognizes at least two of the following signs of fire in the same location:

* presence of smoke

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