International Fire Protection: Automatic Fire Suppression in Engine Compartments of European Busses.

International Fire Protection: Automatic Fire Suppression in Engine Compartments of European Busses.

Millions of people rely on public transportation every day and busses are considered one of the safest forms of travel, but, safety regulations can always be improved! In 2016, The Working Party on General Safety (GRSG) decided that automatic fire suppression systems will be required on all busses with more than 22 passengers of class I, II and III. Additionally, it included a fire testing procedure for fire suppression systems installed in bus engine compartments.

Reliable Pressure Switch for Automatic Fire Suppression in Engine Compartments

bus with doors openDid you know that 2 out of 3 bus fires start in the engine compartment? The engine compartment is a known hazard and what makes things more challenging is the ventilation and fans used for cooling.  In the event of a fire, the increases airflow from the fans can cause fires to intensify and spread more quickly. This is one of the reasons why an automatic fire suppression system must be installed. It could potentially save lives.

No matter what type of automatic fire suppression system, whether it be dry chemical, wet chemical or even clean agent, you will need a high-quality system switch. MIJA Inc.’s 2N1 Fire Suppression System Switches is a proprietary electronic pressure switch integrated with our world renowned mechanical pressure gauges. Our gauges have been the industry standard in fire protection industry for over 45 years.

For more information on integrating our products with fire suppression systems, please contact sales@mija.com or give us a call at 781-871-5750

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