Fire fighting

Fire Fighting Systems & Life Safety Infrastructure
Fire protection in construction is a dual-layered discipline involving Passive Fire Protection (structural integrity) and Active Fire Protection (detection and suppression). NPCC Ltd delivers comprehensive fire-fighting solutions that comply with both Rwanda National Police Fire Safety Standards and international building codes.

In the context of civil and industrial engineering, Fire Fighting Systems are integrated life-safety infrastructures designed to detect, contain, and extinguish fires.

1. For high-value projects like those handled by NPCC Ltd, these systems are categorized into Active and Passive protection.

2. Active Fire Protection (AFP)Active systems require a trigger (manual or automatic) to function.2A. Fire Hydrant & Hose Reel SystemsThis is the backbone of building safety.

3. It consists of a network of pipes connected to a dedicated water supply.External Hydrants: Located outside the building for fire department use.Internal Hose Reels: Mounted in cabinets at strategic points, allowing occupants to tackle small fires before they spread.B. Automatic Sprinkler SystemsOne of the most effective methods for fire control.