EPS (Expanded Polystyrene) warehouse fire suppression 1

[crb7]

hi guys
May you please tell me what kind of fire suppression systems, we have to use for a EPS warehouse? foam or water?

 

[LCREP]

Water

 

[sv879]

Foam, water spray / fog, dry chemical powder or carbon dioxide are suitable for EPS.

 

[crb7]

tnx LCREF

sv879, Which one is better? foam or water?

I guess foam system could damage the EPS properties more than water system.Do you agree with me?

 

[stookeyfpe]

Foam complicates the design and reduces the reliability of the automatic sprinkler system. Second, foam must be listed for a specific hazard so you must select the correct foam for the stored hazard. You should seek the assistance of a Registered Professional Engineer licensed to practice Fire Protection Engineering.

 

[LCREP]

Both NFPA 13 and Factory Mutual (FM) Data Sheet 8-9 have design criteria for the storage depending on if you have rack storage or pallets on the floor. But as Stookefire has stated get professional help this is a tough commodity to protect and if done wrong can go bad very fast.