Data Centre Fire Protection

At the heart of all fire protection is fire prevention and the preservation of life. At the same time it is necessary to limit damage to property and that includes the information stored within data centres. Damage can be from smoke as well as fire, and serious consideration must be given to choosing a fire suppressant that causes minimal damage when it is used.

What we have outlined introduces the main considerations when assessing or reviewing fire protection at a data centre. Details of design, installation and commissioning of fire protection systems will vary from site to site. In a new-build, fire protection systems must be a priority for architects, engineers and designers. For existing premises, it is essential to have a full site survey before work is undertaken.