1.7.2.
Extinguishing Procedure
The extinguishing procedure must delay the emission of the extinguishing agent in order to:
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warn (visual and audio signals) and evacuate personnel,
give a visual alarm outside the premises as to the presence of extinguishing gases,
cut off power (hardware, lighting, air conditioning) - except emergency lighting units.
It is recommended to install portable extinguishers in the Computer Room and ancillary
rooms - “water sprinklers“ in the vicinity of paper systems and storage - for use in the event
of small, contained fires.
mportant If the equipment is installed in a room equipped with water sprinklers or
sprays, water pipes must only be loaded subsequent to a primary
detection.
1.7.3.
Extinguishing Agent
In compliance with APSAD R13, commonly used extinguishing agents are:
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inert gases such as ARGONITE (Argon-based) and INERGEN,
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water in the form of sprinklers or sprays (pending certification).
CAUTION
It is strongly recommended not to use CO
2
gas (hazard to personnel and to equipment). The
use of HALON 1301 gas is prohibited as from January 1 2003.
1.7.4.
Alarms
A round-the-clock alarm transfer system is recommended via:
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a watchroom,
a dedicated in-house fire department,
a remote monitoring center.
Chapter 1.
Fitting out the Premises
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