Noremac Sprinkler specializes in the engineering and installations of water-based fire protection systems such as wet pipe systems, dry pipe systems, low flow foam-water systems, pre-action systems, deluge systems, standpipes, and fire pump installations.
Wet Sprinkler Systems
In this system, the sprinkler piping is constantly filled with water. When the temperature at the ceiling gets hot enough the glass bulb or fusible link in a sprinkler will break. Since the system is already filled with water, water is free to flow out of that sprinkler head.
Wet pipe sprinkler systems are the most reliable and cost effective. Therefore, they should be the first type considered when selecting a sprinkler system. However, there are times when a wet pipe sprinkler system may not be appropriate. One of the major factors in determining if a wet pipe system can be used is the temperature of the space to be protected.
Dry Pipe Systems
Dry pipe systems are very similar to wet pipe systems with one major difference. The pipe is not constantly filled with water. Instead, the water is held behind a dry pipe valve usually some distance away from where the sprinklers are located.
A dry pipe system is a great option for unconditioned spaces or locations where the temperature of the space cannot be guaranteed to be high enough to prevent water in the system from freezing. It is important to note that a least the portion of the building where the water comes in and the dry pipe valve is located will need to have temperatures hot enough to prevent freezing.
Low Expansion Water-foam Systems
A Foam Suppression System is water-based with an added extinguishing agent. It can be used where flammable or combustible liquids are used, processed, manufactured, or stored, and for vapor mitigation.
Foam systems come with various types of foam including low expansion, medium expansion, and high expansion foam. Each foam concentrate will create various types of foam blankets from slight “low” expansion blankets to “high” expansion ratios used to protect large volume areas.
Clean Agent (FM200& Novec) Systems
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A clean agent is any type of fire extinguishing agent that is electrically non-conductive, volatile, or gaseous, and that does not leave a residue upon evaporation. Clean agent fire suppression systems make use of an inert gas or chemical that is stored in a container and discharged when a fire is detected.
Clean agent fire suppression systems use gases that are safe for both humans and the environment in order to put out a fire. The systems are ideal for all occupied spaces that hold valuables (like museums, libraries, data storage centers, and so on). These systems help extinguish fires after they’ve been detected.
Dry Chemical Systems
A dry chemical fire suppression system is a type of fire protection system that makes use of a dry chemical powder to extinguish a fire. Most dry chemical fire suppression systems make use of a large tank that is filled with the dry chemical powder, and then pressurized.
Dry chemical fire suppression systems are deployed in an endless variety of applications, from small rooms or cabinets to massive warehouses or hangars. They are commonly used in paint booths, extraction facilities, laboratories and test booths. Buildings that store harmful waste can also leverage dry chemical fire suppression systems, depending on the type of waste they store.