inspection and certification - extinguishing gas system
INTRODUCTION EXTINGUISHING GAS SYSTEM
When extinguishing fire, many people may think about the use of water. But water is not always suitable for extinguishing fires. In that case, there are gas extinguishing installations. These are highly suitable for extinguishing a fire when water would cause too much damage. This is the case, for example, with computer rooms and rooms containing hazardous substances. Gas fire extinguishing installations can also be used to secure things like gas turbines and switch boxes. In addition, a gas fire extinguishing installation is used to reduce fire risks. Some insurers even set a non-negotiable requirement that gas extinguishing installations be used, whether or not in combination with an automatic fire detection system. The government can also make this a condition when granting a building or environmental permit.
An inspection certificate of the installation is often required to ensure that the gas extinguishing installation offers sufficient protection against the risk against which cover is required. This provides the assurance that the gas extinguishing installation meets the requirements, not only upon delivery but throughout its lifetime, and that it offers the protection one can reasonably expect from it.
SCOPE - EXTINGUISHING GAS SYSTEM
Gas extinguishing systems are often necessary to obtain a building or environmental permit, for example in the condition 'fire break-through and fire spread'. If the end user has certain wishes for the placement of the system, that's not a problem, as long as it doesn't violate the conditions. Safety comes first. These systems are used in almost all market segments, such as industry, warehouses with storage of hazardous substances and MER/SER spaces.
STANDARD CONTENT
The Netherlands uses foreign regulations for the production of gas extinguishing installations, such as the CEA 4007; CEA 4008; CEA 4045; ISO 6183; NEN-EN 15004; NEN-ISO 14520; NFPA 12; NFPA 2001; VdS 2093; VdS 2380; VdS 2381. NEN 2535 is used for fire alarm systems necessary for the activation of the gas extinguishing installations; NEN 2575 is used for evacuation alarm systems.
CERTIFICATION - CCV INSPECTION SCHEDULES
What does this certification process look like? Inspections can be carried out on derived objectives in accordance with the CCV-inspectieschema Brandbeveiliging (CCV inspection schedule - Fire protection), after which an inspection certificate can be issued upon approval. In addition, inspection of gas extinguishing systems may be required at PGS locations. We use the CCV-inspectieschema Uitgangspuntendocumenten Brandbeveiliging Opslag Gevaarlijke stoffen (CCV inspection schedule - Starting points documents Fire protection Storage of Hazardous substances) according to PGS (UPD-PGS) and the CCV-inspectieschema Brandbeveiliging Opslag Gevaarlijke Stoffen PGS (CCV inspection schedule - PGS Fire protection Storage Hazardous Substances).
RVA ACCREDITATION
Bureau Veritas is accredited by the Raad van Accreditatie (RvA - Dutch Accreditation Council) for carrying out inspection work under registration number I 0002, Type A independent inspection institution (see also RVA.nl). This applies to inspection for derived objectives, inspection for compliance with the UPD-PGS and inspection on standard conformity. In addition, we carry out spot-check inspections for certification bodies.
INFORMATION
For additional information about services and the application possibilities, please contact the Fire department directly on 088 4505670.