What fire extinguishers are SASO-certified for Saudi Arabia industrial facilities?

SASO (Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization) requires fire extinguishers used in Saudi Arabia to comply with SASO 263 and to be certified under the Saudi Quality Mark scheme. In practice, industrial facilities in Saudi Arabia — including those operated by Saudi Aramco, SABIC, and major EPC contractors — accept fire extinguishers that carry SASO certification, EN 3-7 (European standard for portable fire extinguishers), or UL/FM listing, with a preference for products that hold both SASO approval and EN 3-7 certification. For ABC dry powder extinguishers (the most widely used type in KSA industrial facilities), SASO 263 / EN 3-7 certified units from 1kg to 50kg are required. For CO₂ extinguishers in electrical switchroom and server room applications, EN 3-7 CO₂ 2kg and 5kg units with SASO approval are the standard. For Class K (cooking oil) fires in catering and food processing facilities, wet chemical extinguishers to EN 3-7 are specified. Gulf Union Ozone supplies SASO-certified and EN 3-7 compliant fire extinguishers in all categories from our Jeddah warehouse with full certificates of conformance, inspection tags, and Arabic/English labelling. Contact us for your site requirement and extinguisher selection.

How do AFFF foam systems work for petrochemical tank farm fire protection in KSA?

AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) systems for petrochemical tank farm fire protection in Saudi Arabia work by applying a thin aqueous film over the surface of burning hydrocarbon fuel — this film excludes oxygen and suppresses vapour generation while the overlying foam blanket provides thermal insulation and prevents reignition. For fixed-roof tank farm protection in KSA (typical of crude oil, naphtha, and refined product tanks), the NFPA 11 standard governs system design, specifying the foam application rate (typically 4.1 L/min/m² for hydrocarbon fuels using 3% AFFF concentrate), system run time (minimum 10–65 minutes depending on tank size and risk classification), and foam concentrate storage capacity. Top-pouring systems use fixed foam chambers mounted on the tank shell (type II foam pourers) for sub-surface injection; subsurface injection systems inject foam below the fuel surface through the base pipe and are used where top access is difficult. Supplementary cooling water ring systems protect adjacent tanks during a fire event. For polar solvent storage (alcohols, ketones, and ethers) at KSA petrochemical facilities, AR-AFFF (alcohol-resistant AFFF) at 3% or 6% concentration is required — standard AFFF breaks down on polar solvents. Gulf Union Ozone supplies AFFF and AR-AFFF concentrate (1% and 3% / 6%), bladder tanks, in-line inductors, portable foam pourers, and high and medium expansion foam generators for KSA petrochemical fire protection projects. Contact us with your tank dimensions and hazard classification for a foam system specification.

How do I select the correct NFPA 13 sprinkler head for different hazard classifications in Saudi Arabia?

NFPA 13 (Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems) classifies occupancy hazards into three main categories — Light Hazard, Ordinary Hazard (Group 1 and Group 2), and Extra Hazard (Group 1 and Group 2) — and the sprinkler head selection must match the hazard classification, ceiling height, and maximum spacing requirements for the specific occupancy in Saudi Arabia. Light Hazard (offices, hospitals, schools, and hotel rooms): standard pendant or sidewall heads at 5.6 K-factor, 68°C temperature rating, maximum coverage area 18.6 m² per head, design density 4.1 mm/min over 139 m² design area. Ordinary Hazard Group 1 (warehouses, light manufacturing, auto showrooms): K8.0 standard or quick-response heads, 68°C or 93°C rating, maximum 12.1 m² per head, design density 8.1 mm/min. Ordinary Hazard Group 2 (Saudi Aramco warehouses, process plant buildings, machine shops): K8.0 or K11.2 heads, 68°C temperature, maximum 9.3–12.1 m² per head, design density 12.2 mm/min. Extra Hazard Group 1 and 2 (petrochemical process areas, paint spray booths, flammable liquid storage): K11.2 or K14.0 large orifice heads, multiple sprinklers per design area, higher design densities of 16.3–24.4 mm/min. For freezer and cold-store areas in Saudi Arabia food-processing facilities, dry-pendant sprinkler heads are required to prevent water freezing in the drop nipple above the ceiling. Gulf Union Ozone stocks upright, pendant, sidewall, concealed, and dry-pendant NFPA 13 sprinkler heads with K-factors 5.6, 8.0, and 11.2, and temperature ratings 57°C, 68°C, 93°C, and 141°C from our Jeddah warehouse.

Fire Fighting Equipment Saudi Arabia

Fire Fighting Equipment Categories

Product Types in Stock

Gulf Union Ozone carries six core categories of fire fighting and fire protection equipment for Saudi Arabia oil & gas, petrochemical, industrial, and commercial facilities. All products supplied with SASO certificates, EN compliance declarations, UL listings where applicable, and inspection documentation required by Saudi Civil Defence and Saudi Aramco life-safety authorities.

Type 01

Fire Extinguishers

SASO-certified and EN 3-7 compliant portable fire extinguishers for all hazard classes in Saudi Arabia industrial, commercial, and office environments. ABC dry powder extinguishers in 1kg, 2kg, 4kg, 6kg, 9kg, 12kg, and 50kg capacities — the most widely used type on KSA construction sites, process plants, and vehicle-mounted applications. BC dry powder 2kg and 6kg for electrical and Class B fire risks. CO₂ extinguishers 2kg and 5kg for electrical switchrooms, server rooms, and MCC panels. AFFF foam 6L and 9L for Class A and Class B flammable liquid fires. Wet chemical extinguishers 2L and 6L for Class K (cooking oil) fires in catering, hospital, and food-processing facilities. Water mist extinguishers for multi-risk environments where collateral damage from dry powder is unacceptable. Cylinders in epoxy-coated steel and stainless steel for coastal and marine environments. All extinguishers supplied with inspection tags, CE and SASO compliance labels, and Arabic/English bilingual markings.

Type 02

Fire Hose Reels & Cabinets

Type 1 (swing-arm) and Type 2 (fixed-arm) fire hose reels to BS EN 671-1 and EN 671-2. Hose reel lengths 20m and 30m in 19mm (3/4 inch) bore for wall-mounted and recessed applications. Cabinets in stainless steel, mild steel (powder-coated red), and semi-recessed configurations for indoor fire stations in Saudi Arabia industrial buildings and process plants. Landing valve cabinets with DN65 single and DN65 dual outlet configurations for firefighter connection on stairwell landings — to Saudi Civil Defence and NFPA requirements. DN65 and DN80 fire delivery hose in 10m, 15m, and 20m lengths for fire brigade use, in polyester-jacketed rubber-lined construction to BS EN 694. Siamese inlet connections and fire brigade couplings for KSA NFPA-based fire water ring main systems. Hose reel flow valves and inline hose reel isolation valves in gunmetal and stainless steel. Breeching inlets and hydrant standpipe assemblies for fire water system integration.

Type 03

Sprinkler Heads & Suppression

NFPA 13 and EN 12259 sprinkler heads in all configurations for light, ordinary, and extra hazard occupancy fire protection across Saudi Arabia. Upright (SSU) and pendant (SSP) standard response sprinkler heads — K-factor 5.6 and K8.0, temperature ratings 57°C (orange), 68°C (red), 93°C (green), and 141°C (blue). Quick-response (QR) pendant sprinkler heads for light hazard occupancy where faster activation reduces water damage in KSA office and commercial buildings. Concealed pendant sprinkler heads with decorative cover plates for hotel, hospital, and commercial interior applications. Sidewall sprinkler heads (standard and quick-response) for corridor and room-margin installation. Dry-pendant sprinkler heads for cold-storage and freezer room applications where the drop section is protected from freezing. Residential quick-response heads (RES) for apartment and hotel-room installation per NFPA 13R. Sprinkler guard cages in galvanised steel to protect heads in warehouses and mechanical areas from physical damage.

Type 04

Foam Equipment

Foam fire suppression equipment for petrochemical, tank farm, and aircraft hangar fire protection in Saudi Arabia in compliance with NFPA 11, NFPA 16, and Saudi Aramco fire protection engineering standards. Portable foam pourers (Type II low-back-pressure) for manual foam application on spill fires and tank berm fires. Medium-expansion foam generators (MX500, MX1500) and high-expansion foam generators (HX500, HX3000) for sub-surface and total-flooding foam suppression systems. AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) concentrate — 1% and 3% synthetic AFFF for hydrocarbon fuel fires (crude oil, diesel, naphtha). AR-AFFF (Alcohol-Resistant Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) — 3×3 and 6×6 for polar solvent and alcohol fire protection at SABIC and petrochemical facilities. Foam bladder tanks (stainless steel and carbon steel, 100L to 5000L) and proportioning devices — in-line inductors (Venturi type) and around-the-pump proportioners for fixed foam systems.

Type 05

Fire Detection & Alarm Components

EN 54-compliant fire detection components for Saudi Arabia industrial and commercial life-safety systems, including Saudi Aramco facility requirements. Photoelectric smoke detectors (EN 54-7) for general area fire detection in process buildings, offices, and warehouses — 360° detection pattern, LED status indicator. Ionisation smoke detectors (EN 54-7) for fast-flaming fire detection in clean-room and data centre applications. Fixed-temperature heat detectors (EN 54-5 Class A1R) at 58°C and 78°C for kitchens, boiler rooms, and high-ambient-temperature areas. Rate-of-rise heat detectors for areas prone to false alarms from smoke or steam. Manual call points (break-glass pull stations) to EN 54-11 for wall mounting at fire exits and route junctions. Fire alarm sounders and combined sounder/flashers (EN 54-3 and EN 54-23) in red ABS housing for alarm notification. Fire alarm control panel input modules, relay output modules, and loop isolators for addressable system expansion. Fire-rated 2×1.5mm² cable (FP200 equivalent) for detection circuit wiring in KSA industrial facilities.

Type 06

Passive Fire Protection

Passive fire protection (PFP) products for industrial building compartmentation, penetration sealing, and structural steel fire rating in Saudi Arabia. Intumescent pipe collars for plastic and combustible pipe penetrations through fire-rated walls and floors — expand on heat to seal the annular void and prevent fire spread for 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute ratings. Fire-rated sealant (intumescent and acrylic, with silicone fire-rated variants) for sealing cable, conduit, and duct penetrations in fire walls and floors. Mineral wool fire stops and intumescent wrap strips for large duct and beam penetrations. Intumescent paint (reactive epoxy-based) for structural steel fire protection — 1-hour and 2-hour rating achievable at 1mm to 4mm dry film thickness. Fire-rated cable tray covers (stainless steel and galvanised steel) for cable protection in industrial process areas. Intumescent door seals and smoke strips for fire-rated door assemblies in process and industrial buildings across KSA to Saudi Civil Defence requirements.

Product Catalog

Complete Fire Fighting Equipment Range — 25+ Products

All fire fighting products supplied with SASO certificates, EN 3-7 declarations, UL listings, and inspection documentation required by Saudi Civil Defence. ISO 9001:2015 QMS (CR 4030570569). Representative stock lines — contact us for specific sizes, ratings, and project quantities.

Product	Standard	Agent / Rating	Size / Capacity	Application
Fire Extinguisher — ABC Dry Powder 6kg	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	ABC dry powder; mono-ammonium phosphate	6kg; 21A:113B:C rating	General-purpose Class A, B, C fires on KSA industrial and construction sites
Fire Extinguisher — ABC Dry Powder 9kg	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	ABC dry powder; mono-ammonium phosphate	9kg; 27A:144B:C rating	Larger coverage — workshops, warehouses, process buildings, vehicle bays
Fire Extinguisher — ABC Dry Powder 50kg (Wheeled)	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	ABC dry powder; wheeled trolley	50kg; 233B:C rating; 7.5m throw	Tank farm bunds, aircraft hangars, large vehicle parks, and petrochemical areas
Fire Extinguisher — CO₂ 5kg	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	Carbon dioxide; Class B and E (electrical)	5kg CO₂; 89B rating	Electrical switchrooms, MCC panels, server rooms, and laboratory fires
Fire Extinguisher — AFFF Foam 9L	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	AFFF 3% foam solution; Class A and B	9L; 13A:144B rating	Hydrocarbon fuel spill fires in workshops, fuel storage, and petrol station areas
Fire Extinguisher — Wet Chemical 6L (Class K)	EN 3-7 / SASO 263	Potassium acetate; Class F / Class K	6L; 13A:75F rating	Cooking oil and fat fires — catering, hospital kitchen, food-processing in KSA
Hose Reel — Type 1 Swing-Arm 20m	BS EN 671-1	Water; 19mm bore; 0.4–0.8 bar min flow	20m hose; 19mm (3/4") bore	First-attack fire hose reel for industrial buildings in Saudi Arabia
Hose Reel Cabinet — Stainless Steel (Recessed)	BS EN 671-1 / Saudi Civil Defence	SS 304; semi-recessed; hinged glazed door	Fits 20m or 30m reel; approx 700×700×200mm	Coastal and marine environments in KSA where mild steel cabinets corrode
Landing Valve Cabinet — DN65 Dual Outlet	NFPA 14 / Saudi Civil Defence	Gunmetal valve; red painted steel cabinet	DN65 × 2 outlets; stairwell or corridor	Fire brigade wet riser connection on building stairwell landings per KSA code
Fire Delivery Hose — DN65 (20m)	BS EN 694	Polyester jacket; rubber-lined; 25 bar WP	65mm bore × 20m length	Fire brigade attack hose for fire station and hydrant connection across KSA
Sprinkler Head — Standard Pendant K5.6 (68°C)	NFPA 13 / EN 12259-1	Water; K5.6; standard response; ½" NPT	68°C (red bulb); max 18.6 m² coverage	Light hazard occupancy — offices, hotels, hospitals in Saudi Arabia
Sprinkler Head — Quick-Response Pendant K8.0 (68°C)	NFPA 13 / EN 12259-1	Water; K8.0; QR; ½" NPT	68°C (red bulb); max 12.1 m² coverage	Ordinary hazard warehouses, retail, and industrial buildings in KSA
Sprinkler Head — Upright Standard K8.0 (93°C)	NFPA 13 / EN 12259-1	Water; K8.0; standard response; upright	93°C (green bulb); ½" NPT	High-ambient-temperature areas — process buildings, boiler rooms in KSA
Sprinkler Head — Concealed Pendant (68°C)	NFPA 13 / EN 12259-1	Water; K5.6; QR; concealed with cover plate	68°C; flush-mount decorative plate	Hotel rooms, apartments, and commercial interiors where aesthetics matter
Sprinkler Head — Dry Pendant (Freezer)	NFPA 13 / EN 12259-1	Water; K5.6; dry drop extension	150mm / 300mm / 450mm drop extensions	Cold-store and freezer room fire protection where water must not freeze in drop
Sprinkler Guard Cage — Galvanised	NFPA 13 Annex B	Galvanised wire mesh; fits ½" and ¾" heads	Fits pendant and upright heads	Mechanical damage protection in warehouses, workshops, and loading areas
AFFF Concentrate — 3% (25L)	NFPA 11 / EN 1568-3 / MIL-F-24385	3% AFFF synthetic; UL listed	25L / 200L drum / IBC	Hydrocarbon fuel fire suppression — tank farms, spill fires, aviation
AR-AFFF Concentrate — 3×3% (25L)	NFPA 11 / EN 1568-3	3% AR-AFFF; alcohol-resistant formulation	25L / 200L drum	Polar solvent (alcohol, ketone) and hydrocarbon fire protection at SABIC and KSA petrochem facilities
In-Line Foam Inductor (Venturi Type)	NFPA 11 / EN 1568	Brass body; 1% / 3% / 6% pick-up ratio	DN25 / DN40 / DN50 / DN65 sizes	Proportioning foam concentrate into fire water stream for portable and semi-fixed systems
Photoelectric Smoke Detector — Addressable	EN 54-7 / BS 5839	Optical scattered-light; 360° detection	Standard base fitting; LED indicator	General fire detection in process buildings, offices, and warehouses across KSA
Fixed-Temperature Heat Detector — 58°C (A1R)	EN 54-5 Class A1R	Fixed-temperature 58°C; rate-of-rise option	Standard base; LED indicator	Kitchens, boiler rooms, high-temperature and dusty areas where smoke detectors false-alarm
Manual Call Point — Break-Glass (EN 54-11)	EN 54-11 / BS 5839	Red ABS; single-action break element; addressable	Flush or surface mount; backbox included	Fire alarm manual activation at exit routes, stairwells, and plant areas
Fire Alarm Sounder/Flasher — Wall Mount	EN 54-3 (sounder) / EN 54-23 (beacon)	Red ABS; 97 dB at 1m; xenon flash	Surface mount; 17–60V DC	Fire alarm notification — indoor high-noise industrial areas and process plants
Intumescent Pipe Collar — 110mm dia	BS EN 1366-3	Intumescent graphite compound; 120-min rated	110mm (fit 110mm UPVC drain pipe)	Sealing plastic pipe penetrations through fire walls and floors — 120-min fire rating
Fire-Rated Intumescent Sealant (Cartridge)	EN 1366-3 / ETA tested	Intumescent acrylic; 120-min rated; paintable	310ml cartridge; gun-applied	Sealing cable and conduit penetrations in fire-rated walls and floor slabs
Intumescent Paint — Structural Steel (1-Hour)	BS 476 Part 20 / EN 13381-8	Reactive epoxy-based; 1-hour R30/R60 rated	5L / 20L; applied by airless spray or brush	Structural steel fire protection in KSA industrial buildings — 1-hour fire rating
Siamese Inlet Connection — DN65 × 2 (Fire Brigade)	NFPA 13 / Saudi Civil Defence spec	Gunmetal; 2× male instantaneous inlet; check valves	2× DN65 inlets; wall-mounting flange	Fire brigade pumper connection to building sprinkler and dry riser systems in KSA

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