Reacton Fire Suppression on the school bus
Iain Hoey
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Explore how Reacton Fire Suppression’s collaboration with Emirates Transport is ensuring safer school commutes
Reacton® Fire Suppression and partners Tabra Trading recently won one of the world’s largest retrofit bus fire protection projects in history. Winning the Emirates Transport tender to fit over 2,300 school buses was monumental not only for Reacton, but for the future of Bus fire protection in the Middle East.
Having now successfully fitted over 2000 Reacton Fire Suppression systems, we are both at the forefront when it comes to safer transportation for Children in the UAE, making us an industry leader in safeguarding school buses and taxis with our cutting-edge fire suppression systems.
The comes at the time when GCC Standardization Organization’s (GSO) technical regulations for motor vehicles, focusing on Middle East bus imports for 2024 model year has a key emphasis placed on the requirement for fire suppression systems in buses.
UAE Market
Buses manufactured for the UAE market must comply with the UAE.S 5041:2020 standard, which mandates the installation of fire suppression systems in the engine compartments of buses and coaches.
Saudi Market
For the Saudi Arabian market, buses must adhere to SASO 2946:2020 requirements, which also include the installation of fire suppression systems. There is a requirement on all buses 2024 Model (EURO 5) to have SASO fire suppression systems.
The importance of Reacton work in this important area of fire safety and in the region was recognised at the Intersec 2024 Awards, where Reacton won the prestigious Fire Safety Excellence Project for protecting UAE school buses for Emirates Transport.
The deal came from the collaboration with Tabra and Emirates Transport, who recognised the increase in vehicle fires and the requirement to mitigate this risk. Various avenues and options for protection were explored but the Reacton system, with its internationally recognised approvals, proved to be best suited to meet the demands of Emirates Transport.
Not only was the system fully compliant with low maintenance costs, but Reacton’s manufacturing responsiveness, quick lead times, field support and excellent customer service, set them aside from the competition.
Importance of Approvals
It is extremely important for Reacton to have its innovation, performance, and exceptional quality verified by third-party approval & certification, meeting or exceeding international standards, and performing at the highest level in a controlled environment.
Our global certifications include:
- UAE.S. 5041:2021 (first to achieve ESL conformity in UAE)
- SASO 2946: 2020 (first to achieve ESL conformity)
- UL 2166 Direct (DLP) – the world’s first company to achieve listing to UL 2166
- AS 5062:2016
- P-MARK SPCR 183 (Reacton achieved the highest score possible)
- P-MARK SPCR 199
- UNECE Regulation 107
- ISO 9001:2015 – CE Mark
- LPCB LPS 1666
Reacton Fire Suppressions dedication and commitment to consistent product quality, independent testing and global approvals, gives you the peace of mind required to make Reacton your first choice when it comes to automatic fire suppression systems for vehicles.
UAE.S 5041: 2021
Fires in buses are well documented, often created through poor maintenance, electrical problems, fuel systems or engine problems, so when a fire does occur the outcome can be disastrous. A common issue is insufficient time for passengers to exit the bus, so gaining valuable time is a top priority followed by protection of the asset.
Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (ESMA) and Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MOIAT) have considered and evaluated these real world events in creating UAE.S 5041, combining proven fire tests for buses & coaches, component testing, and detection, to bring them together under one comprehensive approval. Emirates Safety Laboratory (ESL) are perfectly set up and accredited to test this fantastic new standard.
The new standard evaluates fire suppression requirements for engine compartments of buses and coaches with the various tests requiring completion to achieve the high standard created, all of which Reacton passed.
Reacton’s dedication to innovation and research and development ensures that school buses equipped with their fire suppression systems offer the highest level of protection giving parents, school authorities, and communities peace of mind.
For more information please contact Reacton on: +971 483 572 23, via email at [email protected] or visit www.reactonfire.com. Watch the system in action