IND™ Dry Chemical Fire Suppression System
Automatic Protection for Industrial and Hazardous Process Applications
The IND™ Dry Chemical System is a pre-engineered fire suppression system designed to protect industrial processes, equipment, and facilities where flammable liquids, combustible materials, or hazardous operations are present.
From paint spray booths to machinery spaces and hazardous material storage, industrial environments present elevated fire risk. The IND™ system automatically detects and suppresses fire, often within seconds, helping protect personnel, property, and production continuity.
Available in both local application and total flooding configurations, the IND™ system provides flexible, code-compliant fire protection for a wide range of industrial hazards.
Key Advantages
- Rapid Suppression
Designed to detect and extinguish fire within seconds. - Automatic 24-Hour Protection
Provides continuous protection whether personnel are present or not. - Pre-Engineered Design
Reduces hardware and installation complexity while delivering precise hazard protection . - Flexible Configuration Options
Available as either:
Local application system for specific equipment
Total flooding system for enclosed rooms or spaces
- Regulatory Compliance Support
Helps facilities meet insurance, local, and federal code requirements - Superior Coverage
A single nozzle tier protects paint spray booths up to 24 feet tall - Multiple Agent Options
Available with ABC or BC dry chemical agents - Main/Reserve Systems
Available Main & Reserve system option for minimized business interruption in the event of a fire
Applications
The IND™ Dry Chemical System is commonly used to protect:
- Paint spray booths
- Paint mixing areas
- Coating operations
- Boiler and furnace rooms
- Machinery spaces
- Flammable liquid storage areas
- Bulk storage facilities
- Electrical and mechanical rooms
- Environmental storage facilities
- Quench and dip tanks
- Spill containment dikes
- Modular hazardous material storage facilities
The system is particularly well-suited for vehicle refinishing and industrial paint applications, where flammable vapors and materials present elevated fire risk.
How the IND™ System Works
Fire detectors sense heat in the work area, plenum, or duct and send a signal to the control panel. The system may also be manually activated via a remote pull station.
The XV Control System actuates the pressurized agent storage containers, shuts down fuel and electrical power sources, and activates the local or building fire alarm.
The XV Control System simultaneously shuts down the paint supply and airflow within the protected hazard area where applicable.
Dry chemical agent is discharged through fixed piping and nozzles into the protected area to suppress the fire.
Dry chemical provides rapid flame knockdown and helps reduce the potential for re-ignition.
Designed for Industrial Continuity
Production shutdowns due to fire can result in significant operational and financial losses. The IND™ Dry Chemical System provides fast-acting, automatic suppression to help limit fire spread and reduce downtime in high-risk environments.
Installed and maintained by factory-authorized KiddeFenwal distributors, each system is engineered to meet the specific needs of the protected facility.
System Architecture
System Components
The IND™ system may include:
- XV™ Control System
- IND™ Agent Storage Container
- DETECT-A-FIRE® or Rapid Response thermo-bulb links
- Dry Chemical Discharge Nozzles
- Manual Remote Release
- Optional AEGIS™-PHX or AERIES® Control Panels
- ABC or BC Dry Chemical Agent
- Actuation Delay (as required)
System configuration is tailored to the specific hazard and facility requirements.
Codes, Standards & Approvals
The IND™ Dry Chemical System is designed and installed in accordance with applicable codes and standards, including:
- ANSI/CAN/UL/ULC 1254, Standard for Pre-Engineered and Engineered Dry and Pre-Engineered Wet Chemical Extinguishing System Units
- FM Approvals – Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems, Class No. 5320
- NFPA 17 – Standard for Dry Chemical Extinguishing Systems
- NFPA 33 – Standard for Spray Application Using Flammable or Combustible Materials
- NFPA 34 – Standard for Dipping, Coating, and Printing Processes Using Flammable or Combustible Liquids
- NFPA 70 National Electrical Code® (NEC)
- NFPA 72 as applicable National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code
Listings & Approvals Include:
- UL Listed
- ULC Listed
- FM Approved
- NYC Fire Department Certificate of Approval
- Manufacturer ISO 9001:2015 certified
These approvals support use in regulated industrial and commercial applications.
Protect Your Industrial Operations
The IND™ Dry Chemical System delivers automatic, pre-engineered fire suppression for industrial hazards, combining rapid response, configuration flexibility, and code-compliant design.
