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Deciding on a Fire Suppression System

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As a business owner, there are many decisions that must be faced when setting up a brick and mortar location. From relatively basic aspects like how many offices you need and where to have the reception area to bigger choices like the amount or type of equipment. However, one of the most important decisions you will make is what type of fire suppression system you will have installed.

Like many things, not all fire suppression systems are the same, but having some type of system is a must for every business. After all, without a fire suppression system you could find yourself having to rebuild your business location but this time, without having vital records like the customer base and business contact
information easily accessible.

Not only is a fire suppression system important in regards to the people who are affected, should there not be a system in place, but most insurance policies prefer that your office/business facility be protected by more than a basic fire extinguisher. So, with that in mind, how can one determine what type of fire suppression system is best for your needs?

Types of Fire Suppression Systems

  • Wet Pipe – The wet pipe system uses flow monitors and pressure gauges to monitor the pressure on closed valves. This system is very reliable, has a quick response time so it is one of the most popular choices in fire suppression systems. The system is designed to engage based on a predetermined temperature as a fire progresses. However, you will need to plan a monthly maintenance schedule that checks the pumps, valves, pressure gauges and alarms. This system must be turned off manually.
  • Dry pipe and pre-action dry pipe systems – These types of fire suppression systems are ideal in areas where freezing temperatures are more common. They are designed to have slight delay before water is released based on the set volume and temperature and will alert you to any problems detected by the sensors. Water is released on either overall coverage or by zone, as determined by need or temperature. The system is activated when smoke is detected in the pipes. Like the wet pipe system, the dry pipe systems need to be disengaged manually.
  • Fast response fire suppression systems – This type of systems engages quickly, as soon as a fire is detected, and comes in a variety of formats and set-up options.
  • Gas flooding systems – This type of fire suppression system is activated by temperature and smoke detection sensors. The gas is released via pressure and works well in rooms where there are well-sealed doors. These have also been known to cause considerable damage, so use of them needs to be carefully considered.

Fire suppression systems are one of the best things you can have to protect your place of business and those who work with you. Determining the best Akron fire suppression system for your scenario is not a decision to be taken lightly, so if you have any questions, it is best to talk to a fire suppression systems specialist

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