QUESTION
Is it possible to use sea water as a fluid to extinguish a fire?
ANSWER
UNI EN 12845 8.1.2 allows the use of salt water or brackish water.
The standard sets limits on the use of brackish water and clearly indicates that the fire-fighting network must be fed exclusively with fresh water.
This means that during the design phase of the water supply, the following must be provided:
Without these elements, the power supply and the water network would risk serious damage, due to deposits and corrosion.