News KSS Fire Suppression

Dry Risers – Sites Responsibilities Dry risers are a vital element in fire protection, delivering vast volumes of water direct to each floor enabling instant access for the fire brigade. The person responsible for a building or site is required to maintain all firefighting equipment, including Dry Risers. Current Irish standards require recommend a full annual pressure test and six-monthly visual check for dry risers. Standards state that inlets, landing valves, drain valves

One of the industries hit hardest during the Global Pandemic was the Leisure Sector, with many Gyms & Health Clubs closing, and only reopening a fraction of their facility. Social Distancing made taking a Sauna impossible so many of these facilities have been left sitting unused, and some still are. While this is not ideal for either the facility owners or those looking to avail of the services it is an ideal time to ensure your Sauna is as safe as it can be in all aspects, s

The Problem EU Regulation # 517/2014 sets out to control the use of HFC’s in the Fire Suppression Sector, and with FM200 / HFC-227ea being included in the Montreal Protocol (2016 Kigali amendment coming into effect in January ‘19), the long term use of this Gas is not viable from either a financial, or ethical perspective. The phase down of HFCs will culminate in 2030 at a 79% reduction from 2015 levels, impacting most HFC markets and applications, including fire suppres

The only objective of any Fire Suppression System is to extinguish a fire as quickly as possible. Firstly, the system should alert occupants of the site to the presence of a fire, then the system will begin to emit a concentrated substance to suppress the flames. The exact nature of this substance can vary, based on the environment the system is designed to protect. Common examples include inert gas, as well as a range of liquid agents. One of the defining features of fire su

Firetrace is a cost effective automatic fire detection and extinguishing system designed to provide 24/7 fire protection to electrical, server, telecommunications equipment as well as critical plant & equipment. This system will contain a fire in any enclosed space where equipment is working unsupervised 24/7. we can supply & install into Control Panels, Electrical Distribution Panels, Electrical Generators, and Vehicle Engine Compartments. Firetrace fire suppression system i

The Global Fire Suppression Market is growing at a rapid pace through demand from sectors such as Data Centres, Manufacturing, Energy & Power. These industries are pushing the Suppression Market's Key Players for continuous Technological Improvements to ensure highly safeguarded structures and minimal loss during fire incidents. Worldwide, enhanced Fire Safety Standards backed by Stringent Regulations & Insurance Underwriting Protocols are likely to set the tone for consider

KSS Fire Suppression are looking to fill a position. We are looking for an Apprentice Service Technician to join our Fire Suppression Team. The Successful Candidate will be provided with all Product Training both on the Job, and Product Specific through Manufacturers own training modules. They will assist the Senior Engineers across all Product Offerings - from Installations to Routine Servicing & Reporting before taking on their own service calls Are You; Enthusiastic & wil

KSS Fire Suppression specialise in providing the Irish Hotel Market with Cost Effective Preventative Maintenance Programmes in line with the applicable Irish / European Standards. KSS will assess your site, systems & schedule & in conjunction with your onsite team we will develop a Service Plan that works with your operational requirements. We offer Nationwide Service Contracts on the following systems: Ansul R102 Kitchen Fire Suppression Systems Gas Fire Suppression Sys

The Q1 from Q-Fog is a new type of easily installed, enhanced fire protection system developed for existing living environments with a heightened need for fire protection. E.g. for the elderly, vulnerable, peoplewith dementia or handicapped in care institutions or in their own home. The product is specifically designed to offer a fire protection system that is reliable, simple and cost effective. The basic version of the Q-Fog Q1 shown in the picture offers active fire p

KSS have been working with clients for over a decade to provide cost effective, efficient solutions for a wide range of hazard protection across a variety of Sectors. In recent years we have seen extensive market growth with regard to Vehicle Protection, with many Insurance Companies insisting on vehicles being fitted with an Automatic Suppression System, vehicle types ranging from traditional road going buses, to heavy plant. KSS will survey your vehcile / plant and revert