Risk management solutions for ignitable liquid IBCs
IBC Fire Protection Containment Unit
The Viking fire protection containment unit is used to store single ignitable IBC’s (Intermediate Bulk Containers) when located within manufacturing, process areas, small storage or similar environments. The unit is particularly useful when a limited number of IBC’s are introduced to an area where a fixed fire protection system is not in place or not able to effectively cover the additional risks involved with Class B liquids. Subject to AHJ acceptance, the unit also gives the option to utilize non-Listed/Approved IBC containers.
The IBC fire protection containment unit is intended to capture an ignitable liquid release within a footprint designed to limit the size of a potential pool fire. Limiting the size of the pool surface within the unit limits the heat release rate of the fire thereby limiting the expected damage within an occupancy.
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Model BWCon 1.400 – this features a 1,400 litres containment sump; able to contain 1,000 litres from the IBC and an additional 400 litres from fire suppression system discharge, in the event of a fire.
VK2021 pendent sprinkler (XT-1 sprinkler series)
Viking VK2021 pendent, part of Viking’s XT-1 sprinkler series, here installed as in-rack sprinkler with guard. 
Alternative methods
There are various alternative methods of spill and fire containment available on the market. The following shall provide an overview and selection guide. Importance is to be given if an approved fire protection method is required.
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Features and advantages
Model BWCon 1.400
- Capacity for full IBC content plus sprinkler system discharge**
- Flame barrier to protect containment sump from fire
- No overflow or spread of ignitable burning liquid
- Forklift or pallet truck access
- Filling and dispensing access
- All round spray fire protection
- Flexible risk management across many industries
- FM Approved Class FM 6086 (Approval standard for storage containers for IBCs)
** The construction features a 1,400 litres containment sump; able to contain 1,000 litres from the IBC and an additional 400 litres from fire suppression system discharge.
Typical fields of application include chemical industries, pharmaceutical plants, automotive plants, paint manufacturing, wood processing, warehousing operations and waste storage.
IBC BWCon 1.400
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BWCon 1.400 Fire Protection Containment Unit
BWCon 1.400 Fire Protection Containment Unit