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BlackStarTech® Achieves FM Approval for FireSight® Robotic Fire Watch

In a significant advancement in fire safety technology, BlackStarTech®, a division of Constellation specializing in high-tech power, lighting, and communication solutions, has achieved FM Approval for its innovative FireSight® Robotic Fire Watch Series. This automated solution is specifically designed to detect and alert users of fire hazards in hot work environments, thus enhancing operational safety and efficiency.

FireSight leverages state-of-the-art multi-spectrum infrared flame detection and advanced smoke video analytics to provide prompt notifications about potential fire incidents. It effectively addresses the limitations of traditional fire monitoring systems, particularly in scenarios where conventional detection systems may be offline. The approval from FM Approvals affirms that FireSight meets the rigorous standards outlined in FM Approval Standard 3270 for Remote Fire Watch Systems and complies with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards.

Combatting Fire Hazards in Hot Work Environments

Hot work activities, such as welding, cutting, and other operations involving open flames, are notorious for causing fires. A study by the NFPA revealed that between 2014 and 2018, hot work was responsible for an alarming average of 4,580 structure fires annually in the U.S., leading to financial losses exceeding $484 million. Recognizing this critical issue, BlackStarTech has enthusiastically developed the FireSight series to provide a revolutionary solution.

Key Features:

• - Robust Detection Capabilities: FireSight combines sophisticated flame detection with video analytics, allowing for swift fire identification. This proactive approach minimizes risk and expense related to fire-related incidents in high-stakes environments.
• - Efficient Resource Allocation: Traditionally, the supervision of hot work involves dedicating personnel to monitor operations, preventing them from engaging in more complex tasks. With FireSight, organizations can redirect their skilled workforce toward more critical job functions while ensuring robust fire monitoring.
• - Partnership for Innovation: The development of the FireSight Robotic Fire Watch Series resulted from a strategic collaboration between BlackStarTech and Fike Corporation. The partnership merges technological expertise to produce a product capable of minimizing lost resources and expenses linked to hot work-related fires.

Elevating Fire Safety Standards

"The traditional method of monitoring hot work is outdated and inefficient, often leading to underutilization of skilled personnel," explains Benjamin Youman, Strategic Implementation Director at BlackStarTech. This groundbreaking system not only mitigates fire risks but transforms how organizations implement safety protocols.

In the context of hot work operations, these robotic systems promise to significantly elevate fire safety standards while reducing reliance on human monitoring. FireSight is now part of a comprehensive suite of advanced products from BlackStarTech, which also includes solutions like Lightworks® Smart Lighting and QuantumCore® Battery UPS systems.

Rick Jeffress, Fike’s Director of Business Development, expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, citing how the FireSight series utilizes validated technologies to optimize safety and productivity at job sites where hot work is necessary. Each component of the system has been rigorously FM Approved, establishing trust in its reliable and efficient fire detection capabilities.

Conclusion

As industries seek to enhance their fire safety protocols, BlackStarTech's FireSight® Robotic Fire Watch Series stands as a game-changer, offering an autonomous solution ideal for safeguarding high-value assets, particularly in environments prone to hot work hazards. The certification by FM Approvals serves as a promising endorsement of its efficacy and reliability, ensuring organizations can better protect their facilities, personnel, and investments.

For more information on FireSight® and other innovative solutions by BlackStarTech, visit www.blackstartech.com.