Fires Caused by
Spontaneous Combustion
or Chemical Reaction
Fires where the heat source was coded as spontaneous combustion or chemical reaction accounted for an average of 14,070 fires per year between 2005 and 2009. These included:
- 3,200 structure fires
- 1,150 vehicle fires
- 5,250 outside non-trash and unclassified fires
- 4,460 outside trash or rubbish fires
Fires Caused by Spontaneous Combustion or Chemical Reaction
Products
UL-300 Wet Chemical Automatic Fixed Fire Suppression Systems
Kidde WHDR Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System
Designed to fit all types of cooking appliances, hoods and ductwork, the WHDR System features a wet chemical agent that provides quicker flame knockdown and faster suppression of grease and oil fires, while blanketing the protected area with a foamy layer to cool and prevent fire reflash. On duty around the clock, yet out of sight, the Kidde WHDR System exceeds the requirements of U.L. 300 and offers wider coverage with less hardware than any other system.
Kidde Wet Chemical Systems exceed the UL-300 standard. This new standard is brought about by the evolution of new cooking trends and appliances that operate at higher temperatures. Kidde Systems also comply with NFPA 96 and 17A standards.
• Superior wet agent for quicker flame knockdown and faster fire suppression.
• Quicker after-fire cleanup.
• Unmatched coverage that uses fewer discharge nozzles and flow points to protect the hazard.