Suppression Systems

Sales, Service, Repairs, Installation & Design

Fire suppression systems are a business' first line of defense against devastating fire damage. They provide excellent protection against loss of property and life automatically, 24 hours a day.

Auto-Tech Fire Systems designs, installs and services many types of fire suppression systems for commercial, industrial and institutional applications. We can custom design a system that will provide optimum protection for your specific facilities and hazards.

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

Following some basic code requirements can help avoid false alarms, dangerous situations and costly fines.

• Suppression systems are required by building and fire code in many places of business.
• In many types of businesses, if you have a fire suppression system, you may not be required to have a fire alarm system.
• Fire code requires that suppression systems be serviced twice per year.

TYPES OF SUPPRESSION SYSTEMS

FM-200

These types of suppressions systems fill the room with an inert gas that puts out the fire without damage to equipment or occupants. It is one of the more sophisticated means of fire suppression and is best for facilities with delicate electronics, such as computers or telephone switching equipment. We design, install and service highly dependable FM-200 fire suppression systems for all types of businesses.

HALON

This is the predecessor of the FM-200 system and is used for the same types of applications. The difference is that it uses Halon, a gas which has an ozone depletion factor to it. For that reason, it is currently being phased out. We can still service, maintain, and provide support for Halon fire suppression systems.

DRY CHEMICAL

This type of system releases a dry, powdery substance and is an economical choice for facilities where cleanup is not a major concern, such as storage areas, paint booths, hydraulic equipment rooms, or furnace rooms. The detection equipment for dry chemical suppression systems can range from simple thermal detection to more elaborate electronic systems. These systems are usually pre-engineered, making them less expensive for us to install than some other types of suppression systems.

KITCHEN HOOD SUPPRESSION (LIQUID CHEMICAL)

Primarily used in restaurant and cooking applications, liquid chemical systems are a cost effective choice which uses a substance similar to a strong soap to suppress the fire. This type of system is required by building and fire codes and insurance underwriters for many kitchen facilities. We install and service liquid chemical fire suppression systems from top manufacturers.

CO2

These types of systems use carbon dioxide, an inert, colorless, and odorless gas which cannot support life. For that reason, CO2 systems are mostly used in heavy industrial applications, such as heat treating plants, printing presses, and assembly line manufacturing. These sophisticated systems use electronic detection equipment. We can design, install and service a CO2 fire suppression system specific to your needs.

Does your suppression system need serviced? Call or send us your information and one of our fire protection specialists will call you back within one business day to set up an appointment.

In 1994, UL300 (Underwriters Laboratories) significantly increased the design requirements for fire suppression systems in certain types of facilities. Which type? (click a letter) A. Commercial Kitchens B. Computer Rooms C. Printing Press Rooms D. Large Assembly Areas (Theaters, Meeting Halls, etc.)