Compliant Fire-Suppression Solutions for Steel, Forestry & Landfill Equipment

May 22, 2025
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When molten metal, wood debris, or combustible waste meets a hydraulic leak, seconds decide whether you shut down a shift or lose an entire facility. GreasePoint designs and services code-compliant, heavy-equipment fire-suppression systems that keep production moving, and insurers satisfied.

Why Compliance Can’t Wait

According to Fire Police EMS, failing an NFPA or OSHA audit can idle a steel mill for weeks, at an average cost of $600k in lost billet output per day.
OSHA recommends fill operators must maintain on-board extinguishing per 29 CFR 1910 Subpart L to satisfy EPA’s landfill-fire guidance.
North Carolina logging contractors face tighter wildfire-risk standards and equipment inspections by the NC Forest Service

Sector-Specific Protection

Steel Mills — NFPA 122 (§ 2023 Edition)

AFEX dual-agent and dry-chemical systems meet the latest NFPA 122 criteria for diesel equipment, PHD ladle cars, and scrap shears, including mandatory interlocks and 12-year cylinder hydro-tests.

Typical applications: ladle transfer cars, billet yard loaders, torpedo cars.

Landfills — OSHA 1910 & EPA

Wheel loaders and compactors run hot, often on inclines layered with methane pockets. Our fire suppression kits exceed OSHA’s fixed-system rules and integrate low-pressure detection tubing for faster knock-down.

Typical applications: dozers, shredders, material handlers.

Forestry — NC-Ready Amerex Systems

Amerex’s rugged liquid-agent units are purpose-built for skidders, feller-bunchers, and mulchers, providing FM-approved suppression even in high-vibration harvest sites.

Typical applications: skidders, harvesters, slash grinders.

AFEX vs. Amerex: The Right System for the Right Region

Mid-Atlantic Region

Primary System: AFEX dry-chem & dual-agent
Key Advantage: Fast knock-down on hydraulic fires; rugged tanks

Mid-Atlantic Region and North & South Carolina

Primary System: Amerex liquid-agent
Key Advantage: Superior coverage for forestry dust & debris

Region

Primary System

Key Advantage

Mid-Atlantic Region

AFEX dry-chem & dual-agent

Fast knock-down on hydraulic fires; rugged tanks

Mid-Atlantic Region and North & South Carolina

Amerex liquid-agent

Superior coverage for forestry dust & debris

Already run a mixed fleet? We service both brands and can retrofit legacy units during the same visit.

4-Step Fast Track to Compliance

On-Site Fire-Risk Audit
Free inspection pinpoints nozzle zones, fuel-shutoff locations, and required agent weight.
Custom System Design
CAD layouts align with NFPA/OSHA spacing and your maintenance windows.
Certified Installation & Training
GreasePoint techs install, hydro-test, and train operators in under one shift.
Lifecycle Service & Digital Records
Quarterly inspections and cloud-stored logs keep auditors and insurers happy.

What you gain

Audit-ready documentation for NFPA 122, OSHA 1910, and NC Forest Service checks.
24/7 uptime – automatic detection triggers suppression before operators can react.
Insurance savings – many carriers cut premiums once an FM-approved system is installed.
Single-source partner – lube, fire suppression, and preventative maintenance from one vendor.

Resources

Ready to safeguard your fleet?

Email us at hello@greasepoint.com or call us at 888-631-7638. We’ll review your equipment list, outline code requirements, and deliver a compliance plan.

GreasePoint is an authorized AFEX distributor for the Mid-Atlantic and the exclusive Amerex heavy-equipment fire-suppression partner for North Carolina.