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        Your guide to demand-based fire protection

        Fire risks are largely dependent on a building’s purpose and can vary greatly between rooms. We offer dedicated protection concepts for all environments typically found in corporate or public buildings. Discover our room-specific recommendations on fire safety system design. The perfect fit – our fire safety application guides: Which area(s) do you need to protect? Select the room description that matches your demand to access exclusive risk analyses and recommendations specifically for your needs, compiled by our global team of fire safety experts. Please note that while these documents have been created with specific commercially used buildings in mind, they can naturally be applied to different markets as well.

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        Archives and storage vaults

        Archives and storage vaults contain irreplaceable items such as documents, books, manuscripts or paintings, and therefore they need the best protection possible. Detectors that are able to identify even the lowest smoke concentrations and an extinguishing system that causes no harm to the most sensitive and valuable items are the ideal solution. Download application guide (PDF)

        Cleanroom laboratories

        Cleanroom laboratories fulfill a key role as research in a wide range of fields would be virtually impossible without them. Fires in such facilities can have a considerable impact on the research work itself, as well as significant financial consequences for the organization concerned. It is no surprise that the fire safety requirements are as diverse as the facilities themselves and reflect the respective laboratory’s specialization. Download application guide (PDF)

        Emergency power supply

        For data centers, emergency power supply (e.g. generators or batteries / UPS rooms) is mission-critical as it ensures business continuity in case of blackouts. Special attention should be paid to providing adequate protection of such a backup system. Early (and faultless) detection of incipient fires enables all relevant technical and organizational measures to be activated immediately. Consequently, any such incidents can be dealt with quickly and critical situations prevented. Download application guide (PDF)

        Event venues

        University event venues are used for many diverse functions with varying numbers of participants. These may include seminars, graduation ceremonies, banquets, theatrical performances, exhibitions and even rock concerts. Since fire risks and environmental conditions at event venues can vary considerably, the fire protection system must be able to adapt easily to changing requirements. Download application guide (PDF)

        Exhibition rooms

        Exhibition rooms are usually characterized by large air volumes due to their high ceilings. This means that any fire-related aerosol will only arrive at ceiling level after a serious delay and that its concentration will be strongly diluted. Fire safety systems in these areas should provide high-sensitivity detection while preserving the room and exhibits’ historical integrity. Separate systems may be installed to provide individual protection for glass display cases. Download application guide (PDF)

        Guest rooms

        Guest rooms are the primary origin of non-confined fires in hotels and responsible for over 70 percent of civilian deaths (NFPA report). As people are more vulnerable to fire-related accidents when they are sleeping, guest rooms have the highest priority in fire protection. ASA detectors provide maximum protection and are immune to deceptive phenomena such as steam or tobacco smoke. Download application guide (PDF)

        Kitchens

        Cooking is one of the leading causes of fire. Commercial kitchens are particularly at risk due to the large number of possible ignition sources such as open flames and grease traps. In the past, kitchens were monitored with thermal detectors only. Today’s sophisticated multi-criteria technology is able to detect incipient fires at a much earlier stage as they rely on both smoke and heat detection. Download application guide (PDF)

        Laundries

        Laundries are relatively critical zones in terms of fire safety, due to the combined presence of large electrical appliances and the high fire load contained in combustible textiles. Fire protection systems in these rooms should ensure early detection and be insensitive to deceptive phenomena such as steam or dust. Download application guide (PDF)

        Parking garages

        Fires in parking garages can be particularly devastating: If they aren’t suppressed early, they can quickly develop into large fires that are very hard to extinguish and dangerous not only to people but the stability of the whole building. A reliable solution for harsh environmental conditions which also provides warning of potentially lethal CO2 concentrations is recommended. Download application guide (PDF)

        Plant rooms

        Plant rooms are at the heart of many businesses that depend on the continuity of their operations. These rooms are filled with state-of-the-art, costly electronic and electrical equipment. The accumulation of hardware, electrical power and cabling poses a constant risk of potential ignition through overheating or short circuits. Earliest possible detection and extinguishing ensures minimal disruption. Download application guide (PDF)

        Restaurants

        Fire protection in restaurants is a top priority due to the large concentration of people during peak hours. There are various types of fire risks which vary from event to event. Early and reliable fire detection helps avoid panic situations in case of fire. Download application guide (PDF)

        Server rooms

        The fire risk in server rooms should not be underestimated – particularly in the raised floor area, due to the presence of both a constant ignition source (electricity) and considerable amounts of combustible materials (cables and electrical components), as well as a plentiful supply of oxygen from the forced-air cooling system. This requires earliest, reliable fire detection and efficient, safe extinguishing. Download application guide (PDF)

        Stairways

        Stairways play a central role in any fire safety concept: They are primary escape routes since elevators must not be used in the event of a fire. Our fire protection systems ensure that in case of fire stairways are kept free of smoke to permit unhindered evacuation. Download application guide (PDF)

        Student accommodation

        The number of fire brigade call-outs to university student accommodation due to false alarms is surprisingly high. This is not only a significant cost factor, but also potentially dangerous for the students. Frequent false alarms inevitably lead to complacency and a reluctance to evacuate the building every time the fire alarm is activated. Find out how to plan a reliable fire protection system specifically designed for student accommodation. Download application guide (PDF)

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        Market focus

        Special offerings for your industry

        To meet the demand of certain kinds of businesses, highly specialized fire safety systems are required. This is why we have developed dedicated solutions for some typical commercial and public applications, based on the types of rooms usually found in these environments. Visit the respective market page for more detailed information.

        Data centers

        Data centers are the world’s digital backbone, and countless users rely on the information stored in them. Our fast-paced society expects this information to be accessible anywhere and at any time, and even the shortest of downtimes can have considerable financial consequences. Minimizing the risk of fire damage is therefore a top priority: Reliably detecting incipient fires as early as possible and the quick activation of appropriate response measures are key pre-requisites in ensuring maximum system availability. Our state-of-the-art fire safety portfolio can help you keep your data center up and running.

        Hotels

        Whether you are responsible for a small guest-house or a large multi-story hotel complex, a key success factor is that your guests enjoy their stay – this includes not only first-rate service but also first-rate safety. Guests expect that they will be warned in good time if there is a real danger such as fire and that they will be conducted quickly and safely out of harm’s way. On the other hand, they certainly do not want to have their stay disrupted by any annoying false alarms. You can rely on our advanced fire safety offering to protect your guests, business continuity and reputation.

        Historical buildings & museums

        Besides protecting the lives of visitors and staff, fire safety in historical buildings and museums is a matter of preserving invaluable architecture and artifacts. Historical buildings are of importance not only to professional historians, but also to people from all walks of life. The protection of our cultural heritage is a responsibility that we take very seriously – you can rely on our advanced fire safety offering.

        Education

        Education bears an enormous responsibility for a vast number of young people every day, guiding their way into adult life. Ensuring their safety is a fundamental requirement for any type of school or university. From kindergartens to large university campuses, our comprehensive fire protection offering addresses all requirements independently of size and complexity.

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