Data Center Clean Agent Fire Protection

Description

Data Center Clean Agent Fire Protection System Data centers house high-value IT infrastructure, so fire protection must be fast, residue-free, non-conductive, and safe for occupied spaces. Clean agent systems are ideal because they suppress fire without water, foam, or powder damage. Why Clean Agent for Data Centers? Zero Residue – No cleanup or equipment corrosion. Minimal Downtime – Extinguishes within seconds. Non-Conductive – Safe for servers, switches, storage systems. Safe for People – Most agents are non-toxic at design concentrations. Compliance – Meets NFPA 2001 & ISO 14520 standards. System Operation Early Detection – Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus (VESDA) detects incipient fires. Control & Verification – Fire Alarm Control Panel confirms fire signal. Pre-Discharge Alarm – Alerts personnel with a 10–30 sec delay for evacuation. Agent Release – Gas floods the protected room via discharge nozzles. Fire Suppression – Achieved by heat absorption (chemical agents) or oxygen reduction (inert gases). Post-Discharge Hold Time – 10-minute retention to prevent re-ignition. Design Requirements for Data Centers Room Integrity Test (per ISO 14520) – Ensures agent retention. Redundancy – N+1 cylinder storage for mission-critical uptime. Zoning – Separate suppression for server halls, UPS rooms, battery areas. Pressure Relief Vents – Prevent overpressure during discharge. Linked Monitoring – Integrates with BMS (Building Management System).