EnviroGuard’s SLABS containment systems can be found in UL’s online certification directory at www.ul.com under the category code “VXMB.”On the UL Online Certification Directory in Category Code VXMB under General Information, it states – This category covers spill containment for stationary lead-acid battery systems investigated for liquid tightness and electrolyte pH neutralization capability in accordance with Chapter 52 of ANSI/NFPA 1, "Uniform Fire Code," and acid resistance in accordance with OSHA 1926.441(a)(4), "Battery Locations and Battery Charging." These systems are intended to provide a reliable means of containment for hazardous material liquids in the event of electrolyte leakage from stationary lead-acid battery systems. Requirements for spill detection, spill clean-up, containment dimensions, containment capacity, neutralizer capacity and ventilation are included in the applicable federal or local governing codes, such as Chapter 52 of ANSI/NFPA 1, and OSHA 1926.441.In order for a system to be Listed under UL’s category VXMB, it must also comply with a 1 flame spread criteria in accordance with NFPA 101, Life Safety Code. “By using test protocol ASTM-E648, and requiring a 1 rating, we are able to demonstrate that UL-listed SLABS will not propagate flames when exposed to fully involved fire conditions,” affirmed Underwriters Laboratories Fire Protection Engineer Bob Backstrom. “ 1 criteria require a critical flux for fire propagation of greater than 0.45 w/cm2 which is greater than the flux of a flashover condition typically described as 0.20 w/cm2. This test protocol stresses SLABS to double the energy level of flashover.”“This is especially good news for fire inspectors and departments, building inspectors, engineers, architects, insurers and standards groups who have been wanting a UL Listed solution for their data and telecom centers,” said Doug Frazier, President of EnviroGuard Compliance and Safety Solutions. “Given that Underwriters Laboratories has created a category for spill containment for SLABS and that there is a system that meets its requirements, this will give many people comfort and assurance that the system they are using meets third party safety standards. With their orders, customers will be sent a UL Conformance Certificate to post in their offices for presentation to inspectors.”Uninterruptible power is a vital part of many industries today – from data communications and telecommunications systems used in healthcare and banking to transportation and homeland security. This stand-by power is typically supplied by a back-up system of stationary lead-acid batteries. The Uniform Fire Code and many state and local ordinances require spill containment for these battery back-up systems. This is because in the event of an accident, there is the possibility of discharge of sulfuric acid from stationary lead acid batteries. About EnviroGuard Compliance and Safety SolutionsEnviroGuard is the leading worldwide authority on the installation and evaluation of battery facility code compliance products. It provides the first and only spill containment system that is UL Listed. EnviroGuard distributes its patented systems throughout the United States and the world via a system of distributors and dealers. EnviroGuard’s sales representatives and technicians are specifically trained in specifying and installing spill containment systems that are safe and meet the requirements of state and local regulations and the Uniform Fire Code. To learn more, call toll-free 800-206-9884 or visit www.egsintl.com.For more information contact:Bill RyanEnviroGuardPhone: (800) 206-9884Email: bryan@egsintl.comTom BrighamBrigham ScullyPhone: (818) 716-9021Email: tbrigham@brighamscully.com
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