Nick Ketteridge, Technical Director of the Ultra Fire Group, has joined the European Standard CEN/TC191 working group as a UK expert in design, installation and testing of fire suppression systems (water mist).
This is a highly significant appointment for Nick and for the Ultra Fire Group - underlining our position at the top table of fire suppression technology and leadership. We congratulate Nick on his achievement and look forward to assisting the Working Group on their work into formulating new standards in fire suppression design and installation.
The working group are currently working on the development of workable protocols for a number of specific applications including office scenarios, transformer protection and car park safety. Water mist systems designed by Ultra Fire Group are robustly tested and can be installed in a huge variety of applications across domestic, industrial and business premises to offer the highest standards in fire protection.
Our website has numerous videos of water mist systems in action under test conditions as well as a wealth of technical and application information and contact details to speak to the industry leaders at the forefront of water mist fire suppression system design.
Friday, 18 March 2011
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Surefire Services Grow in Data & Banking
Surefire Systems and Services, recently taken over by the Ultra Fire Group, have continued to grow in the Data and Banking sectors, offering fire protection and suppression systems for data halls and computer rooms across these two crucial sectors.
The upward growth curve of Surefire has increased since the Ultra Fire Group added its leading edge technological knowledge to the experience of Surefire and with the addition of Andy Guilder to the Technical Sales role the future of Surefire is in excellent hands.
Andy Guilder is vastly experienced in both gas suppression and fire detection systems within the banking and Data Centre sectors. His role with Surefire incorporates the Prestigious Projects arm of Surefire Systems and Services but he is also available for advice on all technical issues to do with fire control management.
Wednesday, 16 March 2011
Boat Race to feature water mist protection
This year's Boat Race is to feature spectator protection from the Ultra Fire Group's portable UltraGuard unit. The innovative UltraGuard unit will be delivered and positioned on site for the weekend, providing temporary fire suppression for vulnerable spectators in the crowds expected along the route of the 157th University Boat Race to be held on the 26th of March 2011, starting at 17:00 from Putney.
Features Of UltraGuard include:
Uses only 10% of water required by conventional sprinkler systems
230 volt trickle charge, with 7 day battery stand-by power to pump
Gentle water mist action minimises water damage and reduces traumatic impact on people in the vicinity
Creates a survivable atmosphere for human life as tested at BRE England
Provides a viable lower cost solution to a permanent sprinkler system
Available to purchase lease or rent from Ultra Fire Group
Features Of UltraGuard include:
Uses only 10% of water required by conventional sprinkler systems
230 volt trickle charge, with 7 day battery stand-by power to pump
Gentle water mist action minimises water damage and reduces traumatic impact on people in the vicinity
Creates a survivable atmosphere for human life as tested at BRE England
Provides a viable lower cost solution to a permanent sprinkler system
Available to purchase lease or rent from Ultra Fire Group
Formula One test water mist equipment
A water mist trolley unit and back pack were successfully tested at Silverstone Race Track under extreme conditions recently, paving the way for further negotiations with the FIA to supply water mist fire suppression equipment to the world's Formula One race tracks.
50 Litre Cylinder
5, 10 or 15 metre hose lengths available
60 degree spray mode
Optional nozzles for jet and spray discharge
A combination of a highly sophisticated nozzle and comprehensive propulsion system makes the trolley unit an ideal solution when handling medium size fires. Fast, mobile and transportable it is an ideal solution for quick response scenarios over a large Fire Safety footprint.
Features include:50 Litre Cylinder
5, 10 or 15 metre hose lengths available
60 degree spray mode
Optional nozzles for jet and spray discharge
Friday, 11 March 2011
Water Mist Test Day at BRE
The Ultra Fire Group water mist test day at the Building Research Establishment in Watford in February was a great success. Demonstrations of the water mist system were watched by an informed group of Fire professionals from Brigades across the country and government departments with over 80 people attending.
The Ultra Fire Group is the leading developer of water mist technology in the UK and beyond; testing, installing and designing systems for many different installations. Projects range from large-scale Heritage sites to domestic applications, through a huge variety of commercial and industrial settings where unique systems are built for specific sites.
More information is available at www.ultrafiregroup.co.uk or by calling 0845 6008330
The Ultra Fire Group is the leading developer of water mist technology in the UK and beyond; testing, installing and designing systems for many different installations. Projects range from large-scale Heritage sites to domestic applications, through a huge variety of commercial and industrial settings where unique systems are built for specific sites.
More information is available at www.ultrafiregroup.co.uk or by calling 0845 6008330
Friday, 29 October 2010
BRITISH STANDARD FOR WATERMIST
BRITISH STANDARD FOR WATERMIST
A new draft British standard (DD 8458) for watermist fire protection systems has just been published, nearing completion, covering industrial/commercial and domestic/residential applications.
The new document for fire protection in domestic and residential premises has now been completed by the technical committee with very few issues needing to be addressed and only one of these being of a technical nature. It has now has been submitted to the committee chairman for the final sign-off before publication.
The document has been written as a complement to the current BS9251 standard covering the use of sprinklers. The main factor that prevented misting systems from being compliant with BS9251 has been the standard’s restrictions on nozzle spacing and minimum flow rates of water.
These regulations are currently based on long-standing tried and tested historical data, which cannot be applied to water mist systems for two reasons:
• Similar historical data does not exist for misting systems
• All manufacturers of water mist systems have flow rates and pressures that are unique to them
Based on this it was felt that to produce a robust document, test protocols should be included to prove the effectiveness of a system before it could claim compliance. These criteria have now been added as an annex to the main document.
Ultra SS Fire Group Ltd aims to be the first company in the UK to carry out full scale testing to comply with these protocols.
Watch this space.......
A new draft British standard (DD 8458) for watermist fire protection systems has just been published, nearing completion, covering industrial/commercial and domestic/residential applications.
The new document for fire protection in domestic and residential premises has now been completed by the technical committee with very few issues needing to be addressed and only one of these being of a technical nature. It has now has been submitted to the committee chairman for the final sign-off before publication.
The document has been written as a complement to the current BS9251 standard covering the use of sprinklers. The main factor that prevented misting systems from being compliant with BS9251 has been the standard’s restrictions on nozzle spacing and minimum flow rates of water.
These regulations are currently based on long-standing tried and tested historical data, which cannot be applied to water mist systems for two reasons:
• Similar historical data does not exist for misting systems
• All manufacturers of water mist systems have flow rates and pressures that are unique to them
Based on this it was felt that to produce a robust document, test protocols should be included to prove the effectiveness of a system before it could claim compliance. These criteria have now been added as an annex to the main document.
Ultra SS Fire Group Ltd aims to be the first company in the UK to carry out full scale testing to comply with these protocols.
Watch this space.......
Tuesday, 28 September 2010
Ultra Guard Wales Fire & Rescue
To watch the Ultra Guard water mist system in action is a fantastic experience, especially if you haven’t seen it before. As well as being an incredibly fast and effective method of fire suppression, it is also extraordinary how little water damage is left behind once the fire is extinguished. It certainly impressed the Wales Fire & Rescue service when we organised a demonstration at their fire house in Dolgellau, so much so that they have now decided to purchase these units.
Working closely with their Community Team Safety Manager Paul Scott, we set up a very realistic fire scenario, constructing a 4 metres square room containing a crib. Immediately this was set alight, the system sprung into operation.
As well as safeguarding life and preventing the spread of fire, water mist minimises the very serious problem of water damage. Ultra Guard only discharges 11 litres of water per minute as compared with 100 litres per minute emitted by a conventional water sprinkler. The figures speak for themselves.
The 10 minutes of effective fire fighting conducted by Ultra Guard gives Fire & Rescue personnel time to arrive at an incident. As any professional fire fighter knows, time is of the essence and can make all the difference in preventing serious loss or personal injury.
Working closely with their Community Team Safety Manager Paul Scott, we set up a very realistic fire scenario, constructing a 4 metres square room containing a crib. Immediately this was set alight, the system sprung into operation.
- Within 25 seconds the smoke detector linked to Ultra Guard had detected the smoke from the crib and set up a 10-minute discharge of water mist.
- While the system was discharging, we turned Ultra Guard off at the mains to show how the system could operate just as effectively under its 7-day emergency battery power supply.
- Within seconds, the flames were out.
- While extinguishing the flames, the mist had also dampened the air within the room, preventing the fire spreading to other combustible materials.
- Additionally, the mist demonstrated its invaluable property of cleansing the air. Normally, any occupants in the vicinity of the fire would have to crawl out beneath the smoke level, but with Ultra Guard they can evacuate normally and without breathing difficulties. This is a tremendous safety asset.
- After the 10 minute discharge was over, there were only a few smouldering embers left, which were extinguished a few minutes later by the moisture left in the air.
As well as safeguarding life and preventing the spread of fire, water mist minimises the very serious problem of water damage. Ultra Guard only discharges 11 litres of water per minute as compared with 100 litres per minute emitted by a conventional water sprinkler. The figures speak for themselves.
The 10 minutes of effective fire fighting conducted by Ultra Guard gives Fire & Rescue personnel time to arrive at an incident. As any professional fire fighter knows, time is of the essence and can make all the difference in preventing serious loss or personal injury.
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