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The Importance and Value of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Fire Security Life Safety Integration and Facility Management
Mert Yıldız
04 June 2020
The Importance and Value of Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the facilities of many commercial enterprises have been evacuated or are partially used. So how can we become sure of the safety of these facilities?

Business interruptions, evacuation and unsupervised facilities refer to the possibility of late response to potential hazards. For example, a flood caused by a malfunction in the plumbing installation may cause much greater damage than normal if it is identified late.

The most serious danger for facilities is fire. If it is not noticed and not prevented and spreads in a short time, it cannot be taken under control without causing loss of life or property. The failures that may occur in heating, cooling, ventilation and electricity installations in the evacuated or partially-used facilities are the most known risks. Vulnerability to actions such as arson, theft and vandalism also increases fire hazard.

The importance of automatic fire extinguishing systems stands out at this point. It is essential to prevent fire before it breaks out, take it under control immediately upon breakout, prevent loss of life and minimize loss of property. Automatic fire extinguishing systems ensure this without need for external support.

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Automatic fire extinguishing systems, which ensure 24-hour uninterrupted protection, notify the fire alarm system and activate the security units. In today's conditions, where the safety measures of the facilities that have high fire hazard can be weakened, these systems prove their worth by preventing irreparable damage. In-panel fire extinguishing systems have great value, particularly against electrical fire that is the most common type of fire in industrial facilities. These autonomous solutions, which we install quickly with small budgets, often extinguish fire at its source without need for activating the automatic extinguishing system in the main area.

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Scheduled testing and maintenance are more important than ever in the current COVID-19 conditions. The individuals that conduct the tests and maintenance of fire extinguishing systems are in the position of "first degree important personnel". Most of the test and maintenance procedures described in the regulations can be executed by a single service personnel. This allows working from “distance” without need for any face-to-face interaction.

The biggest danger that puts the sustainability of enterprises at risk is a fire that may cause activities to stop. Eliminating the fire safety weakness of the facilities by using automatic fire extinguishing systems and regular maintenance of the existing systems should be considered as "urgent and high priority".

Our specialists create the most suitable solution for you against fire risks in your facilities. It is also possible for us to work on the maintenance of your existing fire extinguishing systems in accordance with the applicable standards and regulations.