Purpose of Automatic Extinguishing Systems
Automatic extinguishing systems are deployed for room or equipment protection in buildings, with the primary objective of controlling and extinguishing fires at their earliest stage. To safeguard business continuity, brand reputation and corporate memory, different gas agents are used within a gas suppression system design, depending on the function of the room and the type of equipment being protected.
These systems provide a rapid response to fire, significantly reducing damage to assets, shortening outage durations and helping to minimise operational and production losses.
Design and Integration of Gas Suppression Systems
A gas suppression system can be configured both as a local protection solution (for a specific room or object) and as a fully integrated part of the central fire detection and alarm system. The use and occupancy of the protected area, the materials present and the potential fire types are the key parameters that determine which system should be implemented.
Areas that contain explosive or flammable equipment, IT and data rooms, archives and energy collection/distribution points often require different types of automatic extinguishing systems. Whether people are normally present in the space is also a critical factor in choosing the appropriate gas agent and system type.
Compliance with Standards and Approved Equipment
Our company uses approved gases and certified components manufactured by leading global suppliers, designing and installing systems fully in line with relevant international standards. During the engineering phase, gas concentration, discharge time, enclosure tightness and human safety criteria are all evaluated in detail to ensure a compliant and reliable design.
FM 200 Gas Suppression System
The FM 200 gas suppression system is one of the most widely used and effective solutions for protecting critical equipment and ensuring operational continuity. It is commonly applied in server rooms, monitoring and control centres, data and industrial rooms, telephone exchanges, power generation centres and archive areas.
FM 200 systems installed for your organisation are designed in accordance with ISO 14520. FM 200 gas, produced by the American company DUPONT, is one of the most widely used extinguishing agents worldwide. Our company delivers FM 200 systems on a turnkey basis. These systems can be installed as stand-alone local protection solutions or integrated as part of a wider system, including Detectomat fire detection systems from our product portfolio.
Argon Gas Suppression System
The argon gas suppression system is used in a variety of applications such as electrical distribution rooms, industrial areas, material storage facilities, archives, computer rooms, museums and telephone exchanges. Argon is a naturally occurring inert gas found in the atmosphere.
Argon is colourless and odourless and, when designed within the correct engineering parameters, can be used in normally occupied areas. Our company provides turnkey argon systems, performing all necessary engineering calculations and commissioning the installation in full compliance with relevant standards.
CO2 Gas Suppression System
The CO2 gas suppression system is typically used in unoccupied spaces and enclosed areas where electrical energy is present, as well as for object protection. It is applied in power transmission rooms, engine rooms, cable and utility tunnels and electrical distribution rooms.
CO2 is a colourless inert gas and has long been recognised as a highly effective fire extinguishing medium. Because of its potential health risks to humans at high concentrations, these systems are designed specifically for unoccupied areas and are supported by detailed safety and discharge scenarios. Our company also designs and implements CO2 systems on a turnkey basis, ensuring safe operation and regulatory compliance.
Correct Gas Selection and Project-Based Engineering
Each gas suppression system must be selected based on the room’s function, type of equipment, presence of occupants, fire risks and applicable codes and standards. The choice between FM 200, argon or CO2 as an extinguishing agent is made through project-specific engineering analysis and risk assessments.
As Matriks, we adopt an end-to-end approach that covers needs assessment, risk analysis, engineering design, supply, installation, commissioning and integration, delivering automatic extinguishing systems that are reliable, sustainable and fully compliant with regulations.
