By its nature, Halon is used to protect highly sensitive and valuable equipment. From the end of 2002 these assets will be vulnerable. Should any system discharge either by accident or to deal with a fire incident it will be illegal to recharge it. Until a new system can be purchased, installed and commissioned your most valuable equipment will be unprotected.

There is no true 'drop in' replacement for Halon currently available, so selecting an alternative will require careful planning, including a review of practical alternatives and acomplete redesign of the existing system.

Where protection of vital equipment is reliant upon a Halon system, it is unlikely that insurance cover will be obtained after 2002 since this protection cannot be regarded as a permanent solution. Insurance cover may be dependent upon an agreed timetable for the replacement of the Halon system.
   

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Halon Interview Halon Bank Fire's Managing Director, John Spencer - interviewed on Radio 5 Live on the subject of the mandatory decommissioning of Halons in fire fighting equipment.

Your Responsibilities... To The Environment
Anyone concerned with controlled waste must ensure it is managed properly, recovered and disposed of safely

Your Responsibilities... To Your Staff
Planning a Halon replacement must include consideration of the effect on staff and ensure that they are protected from toxic effects.

The Solution - Halon Decommissioning
Between now and eventual decommissioning of your Halon system Halon Bank can help you at every step of the way.

5 steps to Halon Decommissioning
Finding an effective alternative to Halon is no longer a choice, it is a necessity. This may mean a complete change in fire protection strategy for your premises.

What's the next step?
No action is not an option. If you have a Halon system it will need replacing. The deadline is drawing closer...
  

The Halon Issue Halon Bank provide the voice of the industry on Radio 4's Today programme

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