What Does Dry Fire Main Mean?
A dry fire main is a firefighting system that relies on pressurized air or nitrogen to extinguish a fire, instead of water of a foam spray.
A dry fire main is a firefighting system that relies on pressurized air or nitrogen to extinguish a fire, instead of water of a foam spray.
Under normal circumstances, dry fire mains are dry, yet able to be charged with water by firefighting professionals and equipment in the event of a fire. Dry fire main installation is mandatory in all workplace environments to protect workers and to prevent extensive damage to industrial assets and property in the event of a fire.
To allow firefighting personal easy access to a dry fire main in the event of a fire breaking out, specific installation guidelines have been put in place. These installation guidelines are as followed.