Special Extinguishing Systems
Special Extinguishing Systems (e.g. Clean Agent, Gaseous Systems, Fixed Aerosol, Kitchen Hood)
We provide design, project management, and contract administration for cost-effective special extinguishing systems that align specific fire hazards with the appropriate fire suppression solution.
Certain hazards may create situations where water is not an effective extinguishing medium, or where automatic sprinkler systems require supplemental protection. In these cases, specialized fire suppression systems can help protect high-risk areas, sensitive equipment, critical operations, and unique building environments.
How We Can Assist
Under these circumstances, special extinguishing systems are needed, potentially including:
- Gaseous Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Dry Chemical Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Condensed Aerosol Fire Extinguishing Systems
- Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems
Our Expertise
Our technical staff at PLC, a Jensen Hughes Company, has specialized expertise in fire protection system design and offers a broad range of services for institutions and facilities requiring special extinguishing systems. Our team’s involvement in various committees, including the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), helps ensure we remain current with evolving standards, technologies, and effective fire suppression approaches.
We can provide cost-effective designs—including the preparation of specifications and design drawings—for special extinguishing systems (and their associated fire detection/actuation systems) that match hazards with the appropriate level of protection.
Our design packages include schematic designs, detailed designs, construction drawings, design specifications, and submission packages for building permit applications and TSSA approvals.
From an operational perspective, we also support clients with the inspection, testing, and maintenance (ITM) of special extinguishing systems, including the development, review, and improvement of ITM programs to support reliable system performance and ongoing compliance.
Additionally, we can prepare tender documents for systems installation, and we’re able to provide project management and contract administration.
5-Year Hazard Assessment Program for Nuclear Facilities
N293- and N393-compliant plants and facilities are required to revise and reaffirm their fire protection assessments (FPAs) at least once every five years. This process includes updating the Fire Hazard Assessments (FHAs) and Fire Safe Shutdown Analyses (FSSA).
These assessments often demand a substantial investment in finances, time, and resources.
Our 5-year hazard assessment programs for nuclear facilities allow for early schedule planning, reduced financial commitments, and optimal resource utilization.
Download our Complete Services Guide
Our Services Guide provides complete descriptions of all our fire and life safety services, a mapping of services to sectors, plus information about our:
- Quality Management Program
- Health and Safety Program
- Corporate Security Program
If you don’t see a particular service in the list below, that doesn’t mean we can’t help, please contact us so we can understand your needs.
How Can We Help?
We have offices across Canada and are available via toll-free phone or email.