Fire Suppression

Fire suppression systems are designed to extinguish or control fires, while gas suppression systems are a type of fire suppression system that uses specific gases to extinguish fires, often in situations where water or other methods could cause damage.

  • Gas suppression systems are fire suppression systems that use gases to extinguish fires, particularly in areas where water damage is a concern, by either displacing oxygen or chemically reacting with the fire.
  • For electrical panel fire suppression, common gas-based systems include CO2 flooding, FM-200, and Novec 1230, each utilizing different gases and methods to quickly extinguish fires.
Here’s a breakdown of the different types of gas suppression systems used for electrical panels:

CO2 (CARBON DIOXIDE) SYSTEMS:

  • How it works
  • CO2 is a colorless, odorless, and electrically non-conductive gas that extinguishes fires by displacing oxygen and smothering the flames.
  • Applications
  • Suitable for protecting electrical panels, server rooms, and other areas where rapid fire suppression is needed.

FM-200 SYSTEMS

  • How it works
  • FM-200 (also known as HFC-227ea) is a clean agent that works by removing heat from the fire triangle (oxygen, heat, and fuel).
  • Applications
  • Suitable for protecting electrical panels, server rooms, and other areas where rapid fire suppression is needed.

NOVEC 1230 SYSTEMS

  • How it works
  • Novec 1230 is a clean agent that works by removing heat from the fire triangle.
  • Applications
  • Suitable for protecting electrical panels, server rooms, and other areas where rapid fire suppression is needed.

INERT GAS SYSTEMS

  • How it works
  • Inert gas systems, like nitrogen and argon-based extinguishing agents, are the most common ERFSS. These systems deploy an inert gas into the space to replace oxygen and smother the fire.
  • Applications
  • Suitable for protecting electrical panels, server rooms, and other areas where rapid fire suppression is needed.
This is vital for risk management, reducing the risk of structural damage as well as safeguarding a building’s occupants.
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