Fire Suppression Systems Exeter

Fire suppression systems are fire protection solutions that are fitted directly to the equipment most likely to catch fire. That could be a server rack at Exeter Science Park, a control panel in a Marsh Barton unit, or a vehicle engine bay. When they sense heat, smoke or flame, they release an extinguishing agent within seconds, stopping the fire before it spreads. Common agents include clean agents, CO₂, dry powder, foam and wet chemicals.

Read our Guide to Fire Suppression Systems in the UK to learn more.

The type of fire suppression agent you need depends on your fire risks:

• Data centres and server rooms: clean agents that won’t damage electronics.
• Industrial and storage units: sprinklers, foam or dry chemical.
• Vehicles and mobile plant: dry powder, foam or clean agent.
• Commercial kitchens: wet chemical.

Our engineers can survey your Exeter site and recommend the right system to suit your requirements.

A gaseous clean agent system is usually the right fit. Our DLP systems use FK-5-1-12, which is electrically non-conductive and leaves no residue, so your IT equipment is not damaged by the agent. They fit inside server racks, network cupboards and UPS cabinets, protecting the equipment where a fire would start.

Yes. Our fire suppression systems can integrate with interface options that can:

• trigger alarms
• shut off power to affected equipment
• control ventilation
• report to a Building Management System (BMS) or SCADA

They also integrate with existing addressable fire alarm panels and low-voltage smoke detection.

The difference is where the agent is released. A Direct Low Pressure (DLP) fire suppression system discharges through the detection tube itself, so it suits small, enclosed spaces like control panels. An Indirect Low Pressure (ILP) system uses the tube only to detect the fire, then releases the agent through dedicated nozzles, so it suits engine bays, mobile plant and larger areas.

Yes. We fit automatic fire suppression systems to trucks, goods vehicles, buses, coaches and mobile plant used in waste, wood processing and agriculture. These ILP systems use dry powder, foam or clean agents, depending on the hazard. They are fully compliant with UNECE R107, the regulation covering engine compartment fire suppression in buses and coaches.

Once the fire is out, the system needs servicing and recharging before it can protect the equipment again. Our engineers carry this out quickly to keep downtime to a minimum. With clean agent systems, there is no residue to clear, so electrical equipment can be inspected and brought back into use sooner.

The price depends on what you are protecting and how large it is. A single electrical cabinet needs a far smaller system than a waste loader or a server room. The agent type and the number of detection and discharge points also affect the cost. Contact us or call 01392 691891 for a quote tailored to your site.