NFPA (The National Fire Protection Association) defines “clean agents” as “an electrically non-conducting, volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishant that does not leave a residue upon evaporation.” A clean agent fire suppression system consists of the agent storage containers, release valves, heat detectors, control panel, piping, and discharge nozzles. Clean agent fire suppressions systems are typically
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There are many factors to consider when designing for telecommunications rooms and data centers. The most critical factors include the amount of power and the appropriate cooling system needed to fit the requirements of the space, as well as a method for backing up your systems. High-density processing and data storage requires a significant amount
Today’s healthcare facilities house countless pieces of valuable equipment ranging from Information Technology (IT) equipment, linear accelerators and MRI units, to cardiovascular imaging machines for Cath Labs, CT Scanners and other imaging equipment. These sophisticated machines require a significant financial investment that facility owners and operators should be sure to protect. While it is common
