Active Fire Suppression

Overview

Active Fire Suppression is the immediate response that determines how far a fire develops in its opening minutes. The correct extinguishing agent varies by fire class, and the installation style (portable or fixed) varies by facility type and contents.

Product Types

The category covers portable extinguishers by agent: CO₂ for live electrical equipment and flammable-liquid (Class B) fires, dry-chemical multi-purpose (A, B, C), foam for fuel fires (Class B), water for solid combustibles (Class A), kitchen-oil extinguishers (Class F/K), and clean-agent and vehicle extinguishers. It also covers automatic sprinkler systems (wet- and dry-pipe), gas suppression systems for electronics protection, special hazard suppression systems (kitchen hoods, water mist), and fire hoses and reels in all configurations.

Selection Factors

Driven by the expected fire class, the contents (sensitive electronics, liquids, hazardous goods), the coverage area and volume, ambient temperature and humidity, and the training level of the people who will use the extinguisher. Distribute portable units so that travel distance does not exceed 23 m for Class A hazards.

Difference from Detection & Alarm

Active Fire Suppression actually extinguishes the fire, while Detection & Alarm senses and announces it; the two usually operate together as one integrated system.

Standards Note

Solutions follow NFPA 10, NFPA 13, and NFPA 2001, with UL/FM/CE/SASO certifications. Specifications vary by product and model.