Gas Suppression Systems in UK Buildings: When Water Isn't an Option

Gas suppression systems protect spaces where water would cause damage. We explain the systems available and their applications.. Gas Suppression Systems Common Agents Novec 1230 — 3M clean agent, environmentally friendly FM 200 (HFC 227ea) — widely used but higher GWP IG 541 (Inergen) — mixture of nitrogen, argon, CO₂ CO₂ — only for unoccupied spaces (lethal at suppression concentrations) Applications Data centres and server rooms Art storage and museum vaults Telecommunications facilities Electrical switchrooms Archive and document storage For gas suppression design, contact us.