Jan 2020 - Monthly Educational Session

Timothy Carman PE

Timothy Carman has worked in the fire protection industry since 1985. He has specialized for the past 20 years in Special Hazards suppression systems including; Clean Agents, CO2, Dry Chemical, and Detection & Control Systems, and has held roles in Product Management, Sales, Engineering, and Business Development.  He is currently the National Sales Manager for Janus Fire Systems and is a Past President of the Fire Suppression Systems Association.  Tim is a registered Fire Protection Engineer in the State of Oregon and resides in Portland.

Special Hazards Fire Suppression Systems

High-challenge fire hazards frequently require engineered solutions beyond the scope of code-prescribed minimums. When business interruption and down time concerns are paramount, the fire protection engineer uses thorough hazard analysis methods to determine the appropriate fire detection and suppression methods for a given application. This presentation will touch on the types of hazards typically found in large industrial and mission critical installations and the various options available to the fire protection engineer;

Fires and Consequence in Typical Special Hazards

Fire Protection vs. Fire Suppression Engineering

Applicable Design and Installation Standards

Types of Systems Overview and Their Appropriate Application -

               Water Based and Foam

               Dry Chemical

               Carbon Dioxide

               Clean Agents

               Smoke, Heat, & Flame Detection