SPI Health and Safety sells, installs and services all fire safety equipment for the protection of property and people in industrial, commercial and institutional environments.
Fire suppression systems
Protect production equipment in the following business segments:
- Forestry and mining: generators, trucks, tractors, loaders, tree fellers, etc.
- Industrial: generators, paint rooms, assembly lines, etc.
- Restauration: cooking appliances, hoods and ducting.
- Computer or electrical rooms: FM-200 clean agent, Novec
- Maritime: boating equipment
Hoses and extinguishers
- Pick-up, delivery and annual maintenance of extinguishers.
- Complete service on portable extinguishers and units on wheels (refill, inspection and maintenance).
- Refill of extinguishers, cylinders and cartridges.
- Fire hose coupling, repairs and hydrostatic testing.
- Hydrostatic testing (high and low pressure).
Hydrostatic testing:
Hydrostatic testing must be performed by people who possess practical knowledge of pressure testing methods and are aware of the necessary precautions. They should have access to maintenance manuals and the appropriate facilities.
Low-pressure hydrostatic testing on fire hoses must be performed five years after the initial activation, and every three years thereafter.
Fire hose coupling services:
- Coupling and recoupling of hoses
- Single-jacket industrial hoses: 1½ in., 2 in. and 2½ in. diameter
- Double-jacket hoses: 1½ in. and 2½ in.
- Snow canon hoses: 1½ in. and 2 in. diameter
- Firefighter hoses with “Storz” coupling: 1½ in., 1¾ in. and 2½ in. diameter
A hydrostatic test must be performed on the extinguisher each time it shows signs of corrosion or other mechanical damage, notwithstanding the scheduled intervals for hydrostatic testing prescribed in the table hereunder:
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Type of extinguisher
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Interval (year)
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Stored-pressure water, alkaline metal/antifreeze solution
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5 years
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Wetting agent
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5 years
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AFFF (Aqueous film-forming foam)
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5 years
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FFFP (Film-forming fluoroprotein)
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5 years
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Dry chemical with stainless steel shell
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5 years
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Carbon dioxide
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5 years
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Chemical wetting agent
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5 years
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Stored-pressure dry chemical with mild steel shell, brazed brass shell, or aluminum shell
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5 years
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Dry-chemical, cartridge or cylinder-operated, with mild steel shell
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5 years
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Halogen agent
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12 years
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Stored-pressure dry powder, cartridge or cylinder-operated, with mild steel shells
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12 years
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Extinguisher, cylinder and cartridge refills:
- Refill of dry-chemical extinguishers (ABC, BC, Purple K, Class D)
- Refill of CO2 extinguishers and cylinders
- Refill of Class K extinguishers
- Refill of clean extinction agents FE-36, NAFS3 and Halotron
- Refill of compressed-air cylinders
- Refill of cartridges (CO2 and nitrogen)
- Refill of water extinguishers
Cylinder reconditioning:
Sometimes, extinguishers are subject to conditions and work environments that alter their general appearance. It is possible for you to have your extinguishers reconditioned, including sandblast cleaning, painting, identification, etc.
Signage
Installation of signage to identify fire equipment, such as fire extinguishers and hoses to comply with different NFPA standards.
Fire alarms
Detect incipient fires or be notified as soon as possible if you are not on site with the installation of fire alarm systems in order for you to react promptly.
We offer installation, inspection, maintenance and modification services.
Every fire alarm system must be verified once a year by a specialized company.
- CAN/ULC-S524 – Standard for the Installation of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S536 – Standard for the Inspection and Testing of Fire Alarm Systems
- CAN/ULC-S537 – Verification of Fire Alarm Systems
Emergency lighting and evacuation plan
SPI offers the verification and installation of emergency lighting to ensure they comply with the different standards:
- NFC (National Fire Code = NFC-6.7.1.1.1 and NFC-6.5.1.1.1)
- CSA (Canadian Standards Association C282)
We offer on-site analysis of your data, and we design your evacuation plan according to the NFS 60-303 standard: “floor or building plan that illustrates the necessary steps for the evacuation of persons, and on which first response guidelines are found.” Also, note that “plans posted should be up to date in case of modification.”
Sprinklers
We offer inspection services for building sprinklers and fire pumps as well as the annual fluid replacement as required by the NFPA 25 standard to ensure the proper functioning of the system. Inspection report and certificate of conformity provided.
Clean agents
Avoid loss of data or production with our FM-200 or Novec 1230 system installation and inspection services according to NFPA-2001 and NFPA-72 standards. These systems allow you to control incipient fires without the fire or water damaging your equipment due to the activation of fire protection systems.
Gas detection systems
The installation of a fixed gas detection system is the optimal solution to protect your business, your employees, and your customers from harmful gas leaks or high levels of noxious gases in your workplace.
Breathable air compressors
We offer the necessary tests and analyses to verify the quality of breathable compressed air every six months, according to the CSA Z180.1 standard in order to ensure it can compare to outside air. Following these analyses, a certificate of conformity and an analysis report will be provided to you.
Protective equipment and clothing
SPI Health and Safety is the largest private distributor of fire protection products and clothing in Canada. You will find all NFPA and CSA-approved protection to meet your needs.
