Gaseous Fire Suppression Solutions

ADT and Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (TFIS) have provided turnkey solutions in this area since the early days of gaseous fire suppression technology.

Quality is of paramount importance and the procedures that are followed ensure that the fire suppression systems are not only safe but will provide a level of fire safety that is appropriate for high value assets. From valuable archives which are often irreplaceable to electronic data processing installations and vital communication hubs, ADT and TFIS' gaseous fire suppression systems ensure that users will maintain business continuity in the event of fire and reduce consequential losses to an absolute minimum.

We also provide a range of kitchen fire suppression systems. As with gaseous systems, bespoke design ensures that the system provided meets the requirements of the system user.

Gaseous Fire Suppression System Types

ADT  and TFIS can provide a number of gaseous fire suppression types. Two types of system are available that are safe for use in occupied areas. These are known as Halocarbons and Inert Gas. A third system uses Carbon Dioxide (CO2) which doesn’t have the inherent safety of the other suppression gases.

All the gaseous fire suppression systems provided by ADT are defined as Clean Agents. This means that they leave no residue following discharge and that they are electrically non-conductive.

Halocarbon Systems

Halocarbon systems are fast acting chemical agents that provide a safe and fast acting fire suppression solution from a relatively small quantity of agent. Large areas can be protected by strategically placed containers located in a modular fashion throughout the protected area or just outside. These agents work largely by reducing the heat from the fire at molecular level thus extinguishing the fire. Examples of these are the groundbreaking Sapphire Suppression Systems and FM200.

Inert Gas Systems

Inert gas systems contain blends of naturally occurring gases that reduce oxygen levels to the point where a fire will no longer be sustained. The systems, like the halocarbons, are safe for use in occupied areas. INERGEN is one of the world’s leading inert gas systems, known for extinguishing fires faster and safer than any other suppressant. It is one of the most environmentally friendly gases available.

CO2

The third type of gaseous system is CO2, the universal suppressant. This system does not enjoy the safety of the others but can be used in a local application system where the others are unsuitable. In this case to protect, for example, printing press machinery that is not surrounded by an enclosure to retain the gas. Where there are no surrounding walls, ceiling and floor to keep the gas in the protected area, the system is designed on a local application basis as opposed to total flooding for the others.
When CO2 is used in total flooding systems, a series of safety measures are introduced to ensure that the agent does not discharge while people are present.