Custom Fire Extinguisher Installation for Food Production Facility
Case Study: Custom Fire Extinguisher Installation
Client Overview: Custom Fire Extinguisher Installation
Business Name: Food Production
Locations: East Midlands
Sector: Food Production
The Challenge:
The food production facility needed an effective fire extinguisher solution for a newly installed mezzanine floor that wouldn’t hinder the workflow. The traditional stands for extinguishers were impractical due to space constraints and the dynamic nature of the factory environment.
Project Objectives:
The project aimed to enhance fire safety on the mezzanine floor by:
- Installing fire extinguishers in a way that maintained clear pathways and operational efficiency.
- Selecting environmentally appropriate extinguishers that meet the specific fire risks of the facility.
- Implementing a solution that was visually unobtrusive and operationally effective.
Fire Safety Solution Provided:
Spire tailored a solution to meet the factory’s specific requirements:
- Bespoke Installation: Designed and fabricated twelve bespoke galvanised steel plates that provided a neat and tidy housing for the fire extinguishers. These plates were installed adjacent to each staircase on the mezzanine, ensuring accessibility without encroaching on the operational space.
- Extinguisher Selection: Choose water and CO2 extinguishers over foam options in anticipation of the foam extinguisher ban set for 2025, reflecting Spire’s proactive approach to environmental sustainability and compliance with upcoming regulations. This decision also addressed the common misuse of foam extinguishers in environments without flammable liquid risks, ensuring that the chosen extinguishers were perfectly suited to the factory’s specific fire safety needs.
Execution and Impact:
- Installation Process: The custom plates were installed within one week, meticulously planned to minimise disruption to the ongoing factory operations.
- Environmental and Safety Compliance: The use of water and CO2 extinguishers aligned with environmental goals and provide effective fire suppression tailored to the specific risks in the facility.
The Results:
- Streamlined Fire Safety Measures: Installing custom plates for fire extinguishers ensured that safety measures were enhanced without compromising the space and efficiency of the factory operations.
- Targeted Fire Protection: By choosing the correct type of extinguishers, Spire ensured that the facility was equipped with the most suitable fire suppression tools, reducing the risk of improper use and increasing overall safety.
The Conclusion:
This project highlighted Spire’s ability to deliver customised fire safety solutions that align with client needs and operational requirements. The innovative approach to extinguisher installation on the mezzanine floor of the Midlands-based food production company not only met fire safety standards but did so in a way that respected environmental concerns and factory efficiency.
Spire continues to set the standard for adaptive, client-focused fire safety solutions in commercial settings.
