Gas-based fire suppression solutions designed for sensitive equipment, technical rooms and industrial installations where water or extinguishing residue may present disadvantages.
A fixed gas suppression system generally includes an extinguishing agent suited to the hazard, pressurized storage, distribution piping, nozzles, a control system and detection or release devices in accordance with the selected design.
Depending on the selected agent, suppression may rely on heat absorption or reducing oxygen concentration. Some agents are suited to specific hazards and are not appropriate for every room or occupancy condition.
Selection depends on the fuel type, personnel occupancy, room volume, ventilation, equipment to protect and applicable regulatory requirements.
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May be considered for certain precisely defined industrial equipment and hazards. CO₂ can create a life-threatening atmosphere through asphyxiation: protected spaces, access, alarms, evacuation and re-entry procedures require particularly rigorous assessment.
High asphyxiation risk
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Certain clean agents may be considered for IT rooms, electronic equipment or spaces where residue is undesirable. Selection requires verification of the specific agent, concentration, permissible exposure and environmental constraints.
Agent- and room-dependent
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Systems using certain inert gases may be considered for enclosed rooms. They primarily work by reducing oxygen concentration. Concentration calculations, pressure, ventilation and occupant safety must be verified by specialists.
Concentration assessment required
The exact sequence depends on the approved design, the agent used and applicable requirements. It must be clearly documented and tested before commissioning.
Specified devices identify an event or receive a command according to the validated logic.
Warning devices and any designed delay support the procedures established to protect people.
Release control and agent distribution follow only the validated design and specified safeguards.
Access, ventilation and re-entry are managed according to site procedures and atmospheric assessment.
The presence of equipment in this list does not automatically mean gas suppression is the best solution. A specific hazard assessment remains essential.
Protection of electronic equipment according to hazards and room constraints.
Assessment of server-space protection, detection and operational continuity.
Assessment of equipment, energy sources, occupancy and isolation procedures.
Assessed protection for sensitive supervision and control equipment.
Assessment of certain localized hazards after validation of the fire scenario.
Assessment of constraints specific to machinery and its immediate environment.
Assessment of technical rooms and relevant transmission equipment.
Assessment of site-specific hazards, access conditions and personnel safety.
Each component must be selected, installed and tested according to manufacturer specifications, system design and requirements applicable to the project.
The components below are typical elements: the actual configuration varies with technology, room size and identified hazards.
Assess my installation ↗Storage of the agent with appropriate monitoring devices.
Agent distribution according to approved calculations and specifications.
Discharge designed for the agent, room and hazard configuration.
Management of signals and sequences specified in the design.
Detection, alarms and pre-discharge warning according to the selected design.
Elements required for occupant safety and controlled operation.
Warning about CO₂ and oxygen-reducing gases. CO₂ can cause unconsciousness and death through asphyxiation. Inert-gas systems can also reduce oxygen to dangerous levels. Some clean agents also have exposure limits and risks depending on concentration and discharge conditions.
Design must address room occupancy, pre-discharge warnings, evacuation delays and procedures, authorized controls, accidental discharge, pressure and ventilation requirements, and re-entry procedures. Never enter a room after discharge without authorization and confirmation that the atmosphere is safe.
Sizing, agent concentrations, piping calculations and release logic must be performed and validated by qualified professionals in accordance with applicable standards and requirements.
An inspection and maintenance program should be defined according to the manufacturer, system type, applicable requirements and actual operating conditions.
Check the visible condition of cylinders, supports, piping, nozzles, signs and control devices according to the applicable procedure.
Test permitted functions, alarms, signals and interfaces without causing an unplanned actual discharge.
Document inspections, anomalies, corrective actions, replacements and recommendations for future interventions.
Selection must account for the actual hazard, room characteristics and the safety of everyone who may access the space.
Request an assessment ↗CO₂ acts in part by displacing oxygen and can create an immediately dangerous atmosphere for people. Clean agents are another family with properties, exposure limits and environmental constraints that vary by product. Neither should be selected without assessing the hazard and occupants.
This may be appropriate. The assessment should cover hazards, detection, room integrity, equipment, occupancy, service continuity requirements and applicable rules.
Some agents are selected in part to limit residue, but compatibility must be checked for the exact agent and equipment. Temperature, pressure, discharge and indirect effects must also be considered.
CO₂ presents a serious asphyxiation hazard. Any use must comply with applicable standards and undergo specialist assessment of occupancy, warnings, evacuation, controls, accidental-discharge prevention and re-entry. CO₂ must never be treated as an ordinary choice for an occupied room.
Where possible, provide room dimensions and drawings, equipment details, fuels or identified hazards, occupancy conditions, ventilation, existing detection systems and operational constraints.
Frequency depends on system type, manufacturer instructions, applicable standards and site conditions. A documented schedule should be established by the competent technical authority.
Tell us about the space to protect, the equipment involved and the operational constraints. Our team can review the technical scope and potential next steps.