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National Archives & Records Administration

This article provides essential information on automatic fire suppression systems such as aqueous sprinklers, gas systems (FM 200, Inergen, FE-13, Novec), and other methods like dry chemical and solid propellants. It emphasizes the importance of conducting a risk assessment, reducing fuel loading, eliminating ignition sources, and enforcing fire safety protocols. Additionally, it offers guidance on selecting experienced local companies, checking installer references, ensuring proper functionality, and the need for monitoring and maintenance.

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National Archives & Records Administration

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  1. National Archives & Records Administration 22nd Annual Preservation Conference • Automatic fire suppression systems: • Aqueous: sprinklers; water mist; foam • Gas: FM 200; Inergen; FE-13; Novec, etc. • Other: dry chemical; solid propellants

  2. National Archives & Records Administration 22nd Annual Preservation Conference • Before You Rush Out to Incorporate One or More Fire Protection Systems: • Conduct a thorough risk assessment • Do everything possible to reduce the exposed fuel loading • Eliminate possible ignition sources and protect those that cannot • be eliminated • Establish and enforce fire safety protocols

  3. National Archives & Records Administration 22nd Annual Preservation Conference • Once You Determine Fire Protection System Needs: • Purchase from experienced, local companies with a reputation • for outstanding support • Check references of the installer • Make sure everything works after it is installed! • Ensure your system will be monitored and responded to 24 • hours/day • Keep it inspected, tested and maintained

  4. National Archives & Records Administration 22nd Annual Preservation Conference Questions?

  5. National Archives & Records Administration 22nd Annual Preservation Conference Andy Wilson awilson@si.edu 202-633-2678 or 202-633-2530

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