§ 37 Fixed fire-fighting systems
Fixed fire-fighting systems shall be installed in explosion-hazard areas and in areas with a major risk of fire. The systems shall also cover equipment containing significant amounts of hydrocarbons. The systems shall be designed such that fire-fighting can be carried out quickly and efficiently at all times.
The systems shall be automatically activated by a signal from the fire detection system. In the event of gas detection, the systems shall be automatically activated if this can lead to lower explosion pressure.
In areas where gas is used as an extinguishing medium, notification systems shall be installed that announce the release of gas.
Manual activation of the fire-fighting systems shall activate the facility's general alarm.
Section last changed:
01 January 2021