As you consider which fire system is right for your business or building type, there are many factors to take into account, from your unique facility needs to the type of equipment you want to safeguard. Here are five key areas to explore before deciding on the right system for your needs.

1. Which areas are to be protected? Is it likely that more than one form of fire system is required?

2. What is the loss criteria? Systems operated by heat detection will be slower to respond than systems operated by smoke detection. Failure to detect a fire early could result in greater fire damage.

3. Is every asset critical, or is it mainly infrastructure that needs to be preserved?

4. The effect of the agent on sensitive electronic components, particularly those that cannot be powered down prior to discharge.

• Gas extinguishing systems activated by sensitive detection systems will operate quickly, often before a fire develops from smouldering, extinguishing the fire and providing opportunity for cost-effective repairs with minimal disruption to business.
• The discharge of water-based or aerosol systems will often result in the need to replace equipment due to fire, smoke exposure, water damage or contamination from particulates.

5. The amount of downtime that can be tolerated in the event of a fire/system discharge.

Your building is unique, just like your fire system requirements. When you partner with us, our priority is to understand your specific business challenges, while delivering the solution that best addresses your fire safety needs. Effective fire suppression is a multifaceted challenge that demands a wealth of products, systems and knowledge. That’s where we come in.

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