Fire Suppression System for Factory

Factories face a wide range of fire risks, from heavy machinery and electrical systems to combustible materials and flammable liquids. Because of this, having an effective fire suppression system in your factory is not just a must for safety, but for legal compliance, too!

At Armstrong Priestley, we provide fire suppression systems tailored for factories across a wide range of industries. Our systems are very effective for protecting employees, equipment, and valuable business assets while maintaining compliance with fire safety requirements.

Click here or call 0113 394 4040 to give us details about your factory, so we can explain the fire suppression system required on your premises and how the investment will be worth every single penny if ever needed.

Why Factories Need Fire Suppression Systems

The answer to this question is very simple: for legally required safety!

In factories, the need for an automatic fire suppression system is of vital importance. Without something in place, the government would have a lot to say if and when they find out. If you’re a factory manager, you’ll be lucky if they find out before a major disaster that costs thousands in damage, or worse, many lives.

What Fire Hazards Do Factories Have?

The main fire safety concerns in factories come from human error, with huge numbers of machinery, production equipment, storage areas, and processes that create elevated fire hazards; there is no end to where a fire can originate.

Unfortunately, if not stopped quickly, a fire can spread quickly, causing operational disruption, significant damage, and risks to building occupants.

Wouldn’t fire extinguishers suffice?

No, absolutely not!

You have to have fire extinguishers spread around the facilities to deal with all types of fires; however, your main line of defence will be a modern automatic fire suppression system. The system in place is designed to detect and control fires in the early stages without the need for humans.

Sometimes, human intervention causes more issues than necessary, and in the event of a fire where timing is everything, something that reacts automatically is necessary both for practical and legal reasons.

Types of Fire Suppression Systems

At Armstrong Priestley, we have many types of fire suppression systems available to our clients. Each and every system is designed for a slightly different purpose, so that we can help across a variety of different industries.

Here’s a look at some of the systems we have:

Fire Sprinkler Systems

The fire sprinkler system is exactly what you think it is, which is why it remains one of the most widely used throughout the UK. When a fire breaks out, your fire sprinkler system will detect the heat and deliver water directly to the affected area, helping to suppress flames before they spread.

Water Mist Systems

This system is great at attacking heat, fuel, and fire simultaneously using fine droplets of water, basically mist.

Gas-Based Suppression Systems

Gas-based suppression systems are ideal for factories with sensitive or valuable equipment closeby, such as data centres and server rooms. The release of inert gases, such as IG55 or IG541, carbon dioxide, or chemical gases that do not leave a residue.

These systems tend to be more expensive to install and maintain, but are worth the investment if you are looking to suppress fires without damaging high-value assets.

How Do Fire Suppression Systems Work?

Fire suppression systems are designed to require as little human input as possible to reduce false alarms. Placed in high fire risk areas, these systems are programmed to activate automatically – human activation is also possible.

The main thing to decide is which type of fire suppression system is needed in your factory. In an active fire situation, the fire detection equipment identifies a fire and releases the fire suppression agent.

Key Benefits for Factories of Installing Fire Suppression Systems

Investing in a professionally designed suppression system and having it installed by our experts offers several advantages:

Protects employees and the building’s occupants
Helps prevent significant damage
Safeguards equipment and business assets
Supports legal requirement compliance
Provides an extra layer of fire protection
May contribute to lower insurance premiums

For many businesses, the investment delivers long-term value and operational security while protecting business assets. Just these alone make it worth every single penny, and to be honest, without a specialist fire suppression system in place, you won’t be allowed to operate.

Contact Our Fire Suppression Experts

So, if you are ready to invest in a fire suppression system for your factory premises, we can help. Our experienced team at Armstrong Priestley has been providing cost-effective options, as well as installation and servicing, all designed to protect people, equipment, and operations from fire.