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While working on a sprinkler project I came across a Spiral Freezer. It is a conveyor system.  Rendering of a two-level Spiral Freezer Conveyor System. I am mostly interested in how it needs to be protected. At this time I see two and neither have protection within the Freezers. This facility is not new, but I know they are upgrading the fire protection throughout.
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RyanO
6/17/2020 11:08:40 am
I've done a few of these for a client insured by FM. We protected all the floor space around the conveyor portion, including beneath the service platforms. Nothing was put inside the spiral conveyor itself.
Daniel Garcia
6/17/2020 11:46:26 am
I have not encountered one of these systems specifically but overall I would think the conveyor system would be considered equipment and non-occupiable space. Therefore, I don't feel it would need protection unless requested for specific property protection/insurance reasons, not general life safety.
FIREPE25
6/17/2020 12:52:31 pm
I worked on a bakery that had two of them and we considered it a piece of equipment classified as a non-occupied space.
Retired Designer
6/17/2020 03:42:08 pm
Is there access into the freezer if product falls off conveyor?? I would put dry sidewall sprinklers through the wall of the freezer aimed at what appears to be the open part of the conveyor system. Two levels?, Number of sprinkles dependent on width of freezer.
Jon Dimanlig
6/17/2020 07:37:44 pm
Usually this type of equipment has associated equipment such as motor. So best way to protect the motor is by deluge water spray system in compliance with NFPA 15.
Jonathan Sullivan
6/18/2020 08:44:32 am
John - can you explain this more? Do you use a NFPA 15 system to protect all motor installations? Is this a general FM requirement or only a conveyor requirement.
E.J. Hamrich
11/15/2022 04:58:12 pm
Can someone explain the need for fire suppression inside a stainless steel box that is considered confined space and is typically operating at minus 40 F? Our local fire marshal is suggesting that we need fire sprinklers inside our spiral freezer. However, I am at a loss of any scenario in which anything is combustible inside this environment. It's either operating at minus 40F or its not, and all electronics (motors etc.) are located outside the box. Its not meant to be occupied by personnel, hence the confined space. So why on earth would we need fire suppression. Leave a Reply. |
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