Fire protection systems are essential in areas without access to municipal water supplies, especially in rural and some suburban regions. Utilizing natural static water sources like lakes or ponds is limited in range, so installing fire suppression systems strategically maximizes firefighters’ access to water for combating fires. For instance, a recent project involved installing 104 fire suppression tanks across an entire Maryland county, ensuring a 30,000-gallon tank is within one square mile of any potential incident.

Fiberglass tanks are favored for fire suppression systems due to several reasons:

• Corrosion Resistance: Fiberglass doesn’t rust or corrode, maintaining long-term water storage integrity and preventing contamination. It’s common knowledge that fiberglass tanks are protected from external rusting due to corrosive soil environments. When buyers compare fiberglass and steel tanks, they see the clear advantage of our fiberglass tanks, which are not vulnerable to aggressive internal corrosion. The fact that fiberglass tanks are corrosion-resistant, both inside and out gives them a distinct advantage over steel and plastic tanks.
  
• Structural Integrity:  As engineers, system designers, and customers compare products, the rib geometry of Xerxes fiberglass tanks is an important consideration in their analysis. The uniform, high-profile ribs are fabricated directly into the tank cylinder. In some other tanks, ribs are incorporated as a separate step in the manufacturing process. Integrally constructed ribs increase the overall strength of the tank and create a structurally superior product. Ensures no leakage or exposure to external elements, maintaining water quality.
  
• Flexible Design:  Xerxes fiberglass tanks can be manufactured to meet a wide range of water storage applications. Because they are lightweight and easy to ship, they can be easily installed at any site, even in remote locations and tight footprints. Fiberglass tanks and systems can be customized to specific site requirements for the most effective system for your specific project. Available in single-wall and double-wall with a wide range of underground installations in the tightest footprints.

To learn more about installing a fire suppression tank, contact Tanks Direct today, and see our featured projects page for some of our local fire suppression projects.