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METHODOLOGY FOR FIRE WATER SYSTEM ADEQUACY STUDY (FWSAS)

The primary objective of a Fire Water System Adequacy Study (FWSAS) is to evaluate the effectiveness, reliability, and sufficiency of a facility’s fire water system. This includes ensuring the system can deliver adequate fire protection in compliance with safety standards, while identifying areas for improvement. The study focuses on assessing whether the system: Provides sufficient water supply and pressure to combat fires, Is reliable, with backup systems in place, Meets local and international fire safety regulations, And highlights deficiencies for potential upgrades or maintenance.

FAQ-FIRE WATER SYSTEM ADEQUACY (FWSAS) STUDY

Fire Water Adequacy Study is the study and practice of mitigating the unwanted effects of potentially destructive fires. It involves the study of the behavior, compartmentalization, suppression and investigation of fire and its related emergencies, as well as the research and development, production, testing and application of mitigating systems. The owners and operators are responsible to maintain their facilities in accordance with a design-basis that is rooted in laws, including the local building and fire code, which are enforced by the Authority Having Jurisdiction.