BlackStarTech has completed FM Approvals certification for its FireSight Robotic Fire Watch Series, meeting the FM Approval Standard 3270 for Remote Fire Watch Systems.
As reported by BlackStarTech, the autonomous solution was designed for hot work environments and areas where traditional fire detection systems may be temporarily offline.
It complies with NFPA standards and is suitable for protecting high-value assets at elevated fire risks.
This development reflects a collaboration between BlackStarTech and Fike Corporation to integrate robust fire safety technology with advanced monitoring capabilities.
The FireSight system was co-developed with Fike Corporation to address risks associated with hot work activities like welding, soldering, and cutting.
It is the first of its kind to receive FM Approvals certification.
This milestone highlights the product’s role in reducing losses from hot work-related fires, which caused an annual average of 4,580 structure fires and $484 million in damages between 2014 and 2018, according to the National Fire Protection Association.
FM Approvals conducted extensive testing to confirm FireSight’s reliability in post-hot work fire monitoring scenarios.
FireSight provides an alternative to traditional fire watch methods, where an individual is stationed to monitor hot work.
Benjamin Youman, Strategic Implementation Director at BlackStarTech, stated: “The current standard method for monitoring hot work includes a stationed individual to oversee and alert on developing fires, which often translates into a talented team member not utilizing more complex skills to stand watch.
“In addition to helping companies mitigate risk and prevent losses, this state-of-the-art system will help many organizations better allocate staff attention to responsibilities that require more nuanced concern and execution.”
The system incorporates technologies such as flame detectors, video analytics smoke detection, and an advanced fire alarm system to deliver reliable and rapid-fire detection.
FireSight joins BlackStarTech’s diverse portfolio of safety and utility-focused solutions, including Lightworks Smart Lighting, Genesis Power Carts, QuantumCore Battery UPS, and the Beacon Broadband 5G Private LTE Network.
The company’s solutions are developed for demanding environments in industries such as utilities, nuclear energy, healthcare, emergency response, and telecommunications.
Rick Jeffress, Director of Business Development at Fike Corporation, commented: “The FireSight Series features the Fike IR3-HD all-environment flame detectors, video analytics smoke detection, and our SHP-PRO fire alarm system.
Each component is FM Approved, confirming reliable, accurate, and rapid-fire detection capabilities.”
BlackStarTech’s FireSight Robotic Fire Watch Series has received FM Approvals certification under Standard 3270 for Remote Fire Watch Systems.
The system offers autonomous fire detection for hot work environments and areas where traditional systems are temporarily offline.
Developed with Fike Corporation, the FireSight system integrates technologies such as advanced flame detectors and video analytics to enhance fire safety capabilities.
By automating fire watch tasks, FireSight helps organizations improve resource allocation while maintaining effective fire risk management.
