Post Discharge Extraction Systems
Imagine this scenario!
A Fire has occurred within a Computer or Communications Room.
The Gas Suppression System has operated and extinguished the fire, but you need your operation up and running as soon as possible?
You have a room that's atmosphere is full of smoke, decomposition products from the extinguishing agent (In the case of chemical suppressants) and the extinguishing agents itself.
Before you can allow personnel back into the area, the above contaminants will require to be vented to the outside atmosphere.
There is guidance given in the following Standards:
- BS5306 Section 5.1:1982 para 13:4, 21:5
- BSEN15004-1:2008
- NFPA 2001 Section A-1-6.1.3
- LPC Report LPR 16:2000
In encompassing all of the above guidelines, it is normally advisable for all systems whether employing Inert or Halo Carbon type agent to have a dedicated extract system to remove the gas itself and the products of combustion.
At AMS we are able to design, install and commission a full extract system. We can even include pressure relief damping within the extract system.
Different types of extract systems are required for the differing gases as the characteristics of Halo Carbon agents and Inert agents are very different.
Please do not hesitate to contact Air Movement Services should you require any further information.