Oil & Gas
Fire protection and industrial safety equipment
CRS PLUS sources fixed and portable fire protection and industrial safety equipment for oil and gas facilities, terminals, plants and industrial sites — deluge and sprinkler systems, fire pumps, foam, hydrants and monitors, hose and couplings, breathing apparatus, flame-resistant workwear and emergency equipment — to NFPA, EN and ISO standards, with the listings and certificates the project specification requires.
Product families
Sourced through the qualified supplier base. Listing does not indicate stock held by CRS PLUS — availability, origin and lead time are confirmed per enquiry, and every quotation states the certification that governs the supply.
Fixed fire protection
- —Deluge valves, alarm valves and pre-action systems to NFPA 13 / 15
- —Fire pumps — diesel and electric, horizontal split-case and vertical turbine — to NFPA 20
- —Fire hydrants, monitors, hose reels and landing valves
- —Sprinkler heads, water-spray nozzles and pipe fittings
UL-listed and FM-approved components where the specification requires.
Foam systems
- —Foam concentrates — AFFF, AR-AFFF and fluorine-free — to EN 1568 / UL 162
- —Bladder tanks, inline inductors and balanced-pressure proportioners
- —Foam pourers, chambers and makers for tank protection
- —Foam monitors and branchpipes
Concentrate type selected for the fuel and the discharge device.
Fire hose and portable equipment
- —Layflat fire hose to EN 14540 and BS 6391, 45 mm to 150 mm
- —Couplings — Storz, instantaneous, threaded — and adaptors
- —Branchpipes, nozzles and dividing breechings
- —Portable and wheeled extinguishers to EN 3 for industrial sites
Supplied with hydrostatic test certificates.
Breathing apparatus and respiratory protection
- —Self-contained breathing apparatus to EN 137 with composite cylinders
- —Emergency escape breathing devices
- —Airline breathing systems and cascade systems
- —Powered and non-powered respirators and cartridges
For H₂S, confined-space and firefighting duty.
Protective workwear
- —Flame-resistant coveralls to EN ISO 11612 and IEC 61482-2 arc-rated
- —Chemical-resistant suits and gloves
- —Safety harnesses and fall-arrest systems to EN 361 / EN 355
- —Industrial helmets, eye and hearing protection for hazardous industries
Bulk supply for site workforces, with sizing and marking.
Emergency equipment
- —Emergency eyewash and safety showers to ANSI Z358.1 / EN 15154
- —Spill kits, absorbents and containment
- —Fire blankets, first-aid and rescue equipment
- —Emergency lighting and signage
Specified for the hazard present at each location.
How fire and safety equipment is specified
Fire protection equipment is defined by its design standard and its listing or approval. The parameters below are what an enquiry should state.
| Parameter | What it defines | Common values |
|---|---|---|
| Design standard | The code the system is designed to | NFPA 13, 15, 20, 11, 2001; EN 12845; project fire-protection philosophy |
| Listing or approval | Third-party certification of the component | UL listed; FM approved; LPCB; CE / EN |
| Flow and pressure | Hydraulic rating | l/min or m³/h at bar; fire pump duty point and churn |
| Size and connection | Pipe size and coupling type | DN 65 to 300; Storz, instantaneous, NPT, flanged |
| Foam concentrate | Type and proportioning rate | AFFF, AR-AFFF, fluorine-free; 1 %, 3 %, 6 % |
| Breathing apparatus | Cylinder and duration | Composite 6.8 l 300 bar; 30 or 45 min; EN 137 type 2 |
| Workwear | Protection standard and rating | EN ISO 11612 A1 B1 C1; IEC 61482-2 class 1 or 2; antistatic EN 1149 |
| Environment | Where installed | Onshore, offshore, hazardous area — Ex rating for electrical items |
AFFF vs AR-AFFF vs fluorine-free foam — which concentrate
Foam concentrate selection is changing as fluorine-free products replace AFFF under regulatory pressure. The three types compared.
| Property | AFFF | AR-AFFF | Fluorine-free (F3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Hydrocarbons | Hydrocarbons and polar solvents | Hydrocarbons; some grades for polar solvents |
| Mechanism | Aqueous film | Film plus polymer membrane | Foam blanket only |
| Regulatory status | Being phased out in many jurisdictions | Being phased out | Preferred for new systems |
| Performance test | EN 1568-3 / UL 162 | EN 1568-4 | EN 1568-3 / -4 |
| Equipment compatibility | Standard | Standard | May need proportioner and nozzle review |
| Specify for | Existing systems only | Solvent storage, existing systems | New installations |
What the certificates and listings state
No manufacturer-specific figures are published here: CRS PLUS sources from several mills and manufacturers and each issues its own certificate, which governs. These are the documents a fire and safety equipment delivery will normally include.
| Document or test | Standard or method |
|---|---|
| UL listing or FM approval certificate | Per component, with the listing number |
| EN type-test certificate | From a notified body, with the standard and class |
| Fire pump test certificate | NFPA 20 factory performance test: duty, 150 % and churn |
| Hydrostatic test certificate | For hose, valves and pressure-containing parts |
| Foam concentrate certificate of analysis | Per batch, with EN 1568 classification |
| SCBA test certificate | EN 137 and cylinder hydrostatic test date |
| Workwear certificate of conformity | EN ISO 11612 / IEC 61482 with class ratings |
| Declaration of conformity | CE marking, PPE Regulation 2016/425 for protective equipment |
| Material certificate | For hydrants, monitors and valve bodies |
| Installation and maintenance instructions | Per item |
Supply terms
- Origin
- Sourced per enquiry from a qualified supplier base of mills and manufacturers in China, India, Europe and the Gulf. Origin and certifying body are stated on each quotation.
- Incoterms
- Ex-works and FOB as standard. CIF, CFR and DAP available to GCC, Levant, Red Sea, East and West African destinations.
- Documentation
- Mill test certificate to EN 10204 3.1 as standard, 3.2 with third-party witness on request; commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin.
- Inspection
- Third-party inspection at source available on request through recognised inspection agencies. Inspection scope agreed on the purchase order.
- Lead time
- Standard sizes and grades from stock to six weeks. Made-to-order items and large parcels eight to sixteen weeks. Confirmed per quotation.
- Enquiry detail
- The design standard and required listing, the flow and pressure or size, the foam type and rate where relevant, quantities, the site environment and, for PPE, sizes and any arc or chemical rating.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between UL listed and FM approved?
Both are third-party certifications that a fire protection component has been tested to a published standard. UL, Underwriters Laboratories, lists products against UL standards; FM Approvals, part of FM Global, approves products against FM standards, which are often more demanding and tied to insurance requirements. Many products carry both. The project fire-protection specification states which is required; Gulf oil and gas specifications commonly require FM approval for fire pumps, deluge valves and foam equipment.
What does NFPA 20 require of a fire pump?
NFPA 20 governs the installation of stationary fire pumps. A listed fire pump must deliver its rated flow at rated pressure, at least 150 % of rated flow at not less than 65 % of rated pressure, and churn pressure not exceeding 140 % of rated. It must be supplied as a complete unit with driver, controller and fittings, factory-tested, and installed with the specified suction, discharge and test arrangements. Diesel drivers are required where electrical supply reliability cannot be assured.
Why are fluorine-free foams replacing AFFF?
AFFF contains per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, PFAS, which are persistent in the environment and are being restricted or banned in the EU, the US and elsewhere. Fluorine-free foams achieve fire performance without PFAS. New installations should specify fluorine-free concentrate; existing AFFF systems face transition, which may require proportioner and nozzle review because fluorine-free foams behave differently.
What SCBA duration is needed?
Duration follows the task. A 30-minute set with a 6.8-litre 300 bar composite cylinder is standard for fire teams and emergency response; 45- and 60-minute sets for extended entry. Escape sets of 10 or 15 minutes are for evacuation from H₂S or smoke-affected areas, not for work. The set must be certified to EN 137 type 2 for firefighting use, and cylinders carry a hydrostatic test date that must be current.
What do the letters and numbers on FR coveralls mean?
EN ISO 11612 codes the protection: A1 and A2 are limited flame spread tests, B is convective heat, C is radiant heat, D is molten aluminium and E is molten iron, F is contact heat, each with a class number where a higher number means longer protection. IEC 61482-2 adds arc-flash protection in class 1 or 2. EN 1149 adds antistatic performance, needed in hazardous areas. Oil and gas specifications typically require A1 B1 C1, antistatic, and arc class 1 or 2 for electrical work.
What is needed to quote fire and safety equipment?
The fire-protection specification or, per item: the design standard, the required listing or approval, the hydraulic or size rating, the foam type and rate where relevant, quantities, the environment — onshore, offshore, hazardous area — and, for workwear, sizes, standards and class ratings. The project fire-protection philosophy or a bill of quantities covers all of this.
Where is the equipment sourced from?
CRS PLUS sources fire protection and safety equipment from its qualified supplier base of listed and certified manufacturers in Europe, Asia and the Gulf. Origin and the listing body are stated on each quotation. CRS PLUS does not name manufacturers on this page and holds no distribution or agency agreement with any of them.
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