Category Archives: Fire Suppression Systems
Why is Halon being phased out?
Starting in the 1960s, Halon 1301 (halogenated hydrocarbon) became the industry standard for protecting high-value assets from fire without simultaneously threatening water damage. While Halon is fast-acting, doesn’t harm delicate assets, and requires minimal storage space, it depletes the ozone at an alarming rate and is potentially harmful to humans. For these reasons, the Clean […]
Read MoreFire Suppression Systems for Your Office
An increasing number of office buildings in Maryland, DC, and Virginia are upgrading to clean agent suppression systems to fight fires. Because of the many computers and electronics found in office environments, clean agent suppression is often a superior fire extinguishing option. This way, you don’t have to trade fire damage for water damage. For […]
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