ICAF Knowledge Base
This page contains a
compilation of the most frequently asked questions about Compressed Air
Foam Systems.
Simply click on the question numbers at the left
to read the answer. A "pdf" file of that document
will be displayed on your browser and you will be able to view and
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Q.20 |
If there is no water supply
at all, can we still consider using an ICAF System ? |
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Q.19 |
Can ICAF
be used on marine applications such as offshore drilling platforms and
aboard ships? |
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Q.18 |
What is the maximum size of
hazard the ICAF System is approved for ? |
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Q.17 |
Who will be responsible for
the long term maintenance of an ICAF System ? |
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Q.16 |
Can CAF be used for manual
hose stations instead of water or foam-water ? |
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Q.15 |
Does water discharged from
overhead sprinklers affect the Compressed Air Foam blanket ? |
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Q.14 |
What determines the
duration of an ICAF System discharge ? |
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Q.13 |
How do we calculate how
many ICAF discharge nozzles an application requires ? |
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Q.12 |
Can the ICAF System be used
to protect aircraft hangars ? |
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Q.11 |
Can ICAF Systems be used
for outdoors applications, where low temperatures, wind, etc. are
present ? |
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Q.10 |
Is the ICAF System approved
for use with flammable liquid storage as per NFPA-30 ? |
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Q.9 |
Does the ICAF System use a
bladder-type foam storage tank ? |
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Q.8 |
Does the FM Approval allow
the use of plant air or high-pressure air compressor instead of the
high-pressure air cylinders ? |
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Q.7 |
What is the approximate
cost of an ICAF System ? |
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Q.6 |
What are the maintenance
requirements for and ICAF System ? |
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Q.5 |
What type of detectors are
compatible and/or approved with the FireFlex ARC-1 release control panel
included with the ICAF System ? |
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Q.4 |
Does the ICAF piping system
require special materials, fittings, hangars or piping arrangements ? |
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Q.3 |
What is the shelf-life of
the foam concentrate in the ICAF System ? |
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Q.2 |
What are the environmental
impacts and clean-up implications of compressed air foam ? |
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Q.1 |
Does the ICAF System
requires the use of a special foam concentrate ? |
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