There are many fire protection systems commercial buildings have in place. From smoke detectors to sprinkler systems, there are many ways to keep your building occupants safe and protect the premises. One fire protection item your building might have is a clean agent fire suppression system. If you don’t have this fire safety system in place, read on to learn more about what it is and determine if you need one.
What is a Clean Agent Fire Suppression System?
A clean agent fire suppression system is a setup where something other than water puts the fire out. This type of system is often used in buildings where water from a sprinkler system would damage items within the room. A clean agent system uses a chemical gaseous substance to put the fire out rather than water.
How Does It Work?
If you have a clean agent fire suppression system in your building, this apparatus works in a manner similar to a regular fire sprinkler system. However, instead of water being released from the system, there is a chemical that’s put into the air to suppress the fire. The chemical will displace the oxygen and put out the fire.
Clean Agent Fire Suppression System Advantages
There are a few advantages to using a clean agent fire suppression system including:
- The system won’t cause water damage
- The suppressants are non-toxic
- Many clean agent fire suppression systems are environmentally friendly
Therefore, you can use an alternative to the regular fire suppression system and receive the same benefits as you would with a water-based system.
Who Should Choose This System?
Many businesses can use a regular water fire suppression system. However, there are certain businesses and buildings where a clean agent fire suppression system is better suited. Buildings that should have this type of fire protection system in place, rather than a water sprinkler system, are those where the items within the space need protection from water damage.
Some businesses or buildings where a clean agent fire suppression system may be the best bet include:
- Museums
- Computer server rooms
- Libraries
- Telecommunication centers
- Labs and medical facilities
If you have a business or building such as these, you may need a clean agent fire suppression system in place to protect the items within your space.
