Vaults 5/03/2015. Introduction. Vault Types. Stand alone building Free standing structure VAULTS

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Protect your Media Vault Protect your Assets Fire Protection Services Vaults Presented by Peter Glodic Introduction Vault Types VAULTS Vault Types Vault Construction Media Types Fire Types

Warehouses Warehousing Storage Methods Warehouse Storage Warehouse Fire Sprinkler Types Industry Developments Fire Engineers Adding Value Client Benefits What Omnii Does Stand alone

1 Protect your Media Vault Protect your Assets Fire Protection Services Vaults Presented by Peter Glodic Introduction Vault Types VAULTS Vault Types Vault Construction Media Types Fire Types Extinguishing Agents Suppression Systems Detection Systems Control Systems Ventilation Types Pressure Relief Venting Environmental Aspects WAREHOUSES Building Regulations Fire Sprinklers in Warehouses Warehousing Storage Methods Warehouse Storage Warehouse Fire Sprinkler Types Industry Developments Fire Engineers Adding Value Client Benefits What Omnii Does Stand alone building Free standing structure Integral with structure Part of main building structure Free standing Within structure/warehouse Non load bearing for structure Modular type or conventional build 1

2 Vault Construction Design Standards Local standards International standards (NFPA 232, AS ) Insurer requirements Client requirements Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) Shielding Media Types Magnetic Tape (PVC Package) Data Tape (metal canister) Paper (documents) Medical Images (x-ray film) CD/DVD/Optical Discs/USB/Flash (Semi Conductor) Archive Material (historical material) Non-Standard Storage Materials Specimens immersed in flammable liquid (museum) Wax Blocks (pathology) Vault Construction Security / Access Control Air lock Loading dock Work area Vault type door Day gate (secured) External fire suppression system lock-off valve (for occupant safety) Fire Separation Fire rated construction 1, 2 or 4 hours Medical record requirements Client requirements Fire Types Class A Fires ordinary combustible materials e.g. paper, some plastics Class B Fires flammable & combustible liquids e.g. solvents Class C Fires energized electrical equipment Class D Fires combustible metals e.g. magnesium Class K Fires cooking appliances e.g. vegetable oils Refer NFPA 10 for more details Non-Standard Ignitable Materials Flammable & Combustible Liquids (e.g. solvents) Reactive Metals (e.g. magnesium) Chemicals Organic Peroxides (e.g. Methyl Ethyl Ketone [MEK]) exothermic decomposition 2

Extinguishing Agents Suppression Systems Clean Agents - NFPA 2001 - Standard on Clean Agent Fire

extinguishing agent that does not leave a residue upon evaporation Halocarbons (stored as liquid under

n gas pressure) FM200 Inert Gas (stored as gas under pressure) e.g. Inergen Alternatives Water Mist

3 Extinguishing Agents Suppression Systems Clean Agents - NFPA Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems - Clean Agent, electrically non-conducting, non-volatile, or gaseous fire extinguishing agent that does not leave a residue upon evaporation Halocarbons (stored as liquid under nitrogen gas pressure) FM200 Inert Gas (stored as gas under pressure) e.g. Inergen Alternatives Water Mist (including hybrid systems with inert gas) Hypoxic (oxygen reduced atmosphere) Dry Pipe Sprinkler (double interlock) Carbon Dioxide (not included in NFPA 2001) FM200 Cylinder Suppression Systems Inert Gas IG55 Cylinder Bank 3

Hypoxic Atmosphere Control Systems Fire Alarm Control Panel and Aspirating Detector Unit Detection Systems Control Systems Point

0% Linear Wire Heat detector of continuous twisted pair cable Sacrificial (requires replacement after operation) Slow response

4 Hypoxic Atmosphere Control Systems Fire Alarm Control Panel and Aspirating Detector Unit Detection Systems Control Systems Point Type Ceiling mounted smoke or heat detectors Smoke detector minimum obscuration approx 0.5% to 1.0% Linear Wire Heat detector of continuous twisted pair cable Sacrificial (requires replacement after operation) Slow response (compared to smoke detectors) Aspirating Aspirating sampling systems with ceiling conduit (eg VESDA) Detector minimum obscuration approx 0.02% (local pre-alarm) Flame Ultra Violet and Infrared radiation detectors Field of vision only Optical (Beam Detectors) Open area smoke imaging detection Transmitter and receiver required CCTV Visual smoke sensing from CCTV camera images Limited functionality in darkness VESDA Aspirating Detector Unit 4

Ventilation Types External HVAC Air Handling units external with ducting into vault Fire dampers in duct work Security grilles on ductwork Internal HVAC Air Conditioning units inside vault No outside

5 Ventilation Types External HVAC Air Handling units external with ducting into vault Fire dampers in duct work Security grilles on ductwork Internal HVAC Air Conditioning units inside vault No outside air No exhaust air Humidity control Redundancy Minimum = Number required N + 1 Full = N x 2 Pressure Relief Venting Barometric Pressure Relief Damper (from inside Vault) Pressure Relief Venting Requirements To exhaust air being displaced by incoming extinguishing agent To prevent structural damage due to increased internal room pressure Vent to outside of building preferred Fire Suppression System Pre-Discharge Ventilation system shut down upon fire alarm Ventilation dampers close upon fire alarm Protected area effectively sealed Fire Suppression System During-Discharge Internal room pressure increases (inert gases) Internal room pressure decreases (halocarbons will phase change at nozzle) and then increase room pressure Pressure relief barometric vents/dampers will open Fire Suppression System Post-Discharge Internal room pressure normalises Pressure relief barometric vents/dampers will close Warehouses 5

6 Building Regulations Warehousing Storage Methods Local legislation/codes/acts/standards may require the mandatory installation of fire sprinkler systems Building heights will vary Fire sprinkler design standards vary (ie NFPA, AS) (may be allowable under local regulations however) Longspan Racking with shelving Picking from work platform Wide aisles (fork truck) Auto Picker High bay racking with shelving Picking from automated picker Narrow aisles (auto picker on rails) Mezzanine Racking Catwalks with landings and stairs Manual picking Active file File retrieval Manual picking Normally ground level Fire Sprinklers in Warehouses Warehouse Storage Local regulations may require fire sprinklers Clients insurance requirements Alternative Building Solutions Storage Materials Archive cartons including - Paper documents - Data tapes Non-hazardous materials Fire Sprinklers Types Roof Level sprinklers - ESFR - CMSA - CMDA - High Hazard In rack face sprinklers In aisle sprinklers In rack flue sprinklers 6

7 Warehouse Fire Sprinkler Types Fire Engineers Adding Value ESFR Early Suppression Fast Response - Suppression mode sprinklers - 45 ft/13.7m maximum ceiling/roof height (usually) - In aisle sprinkler required with catwalks (FMDS 2-0) CMSA/CMDA/High Hazard Control Mode Sprinklers No maximum ceiling/building height Water delivery provided by both roof level and in-rack sprinklers Limited storage height without in-rack sprinklers Provision of Fire Engineered alternative solution at beginning of project to minimised delays in design delivery Provision of latest available fire protection services designs and innovations to complement function of racking design i.e. head type Provide critical racking design advice with regard to: Catwalk material specification Shelving material specifications Flue requirements Flue management Aisle widths Egress stair requirements Industry Developments Insurance Delivered Solution New Approved Sprinkler head allows 48ft/14.6m storage Not FM Approved though Testing undertaken to allow 55ft/16.7m storage in 60ft/18.25m building Test failed in October 2014 Roof Level sprinklers - Bigger K factor and flow rates required - Each sprinkler can deliver more than a fire hose!! Stymied by codes v s real world applications need minimum 10ft/3m aisles for >50ft/15.2m storage height Won t be applicable to catwalk type systems in the near future Integrated Racking/fire design is the key warehouses are simply weather covers! Some insurer s require storage clients to have fire sprinklers to be installed, regardless of local building code requirements. (i.e. FM) The option of non building code required fire sprinkler system installation may result in decreased client insurance premiums. 7

Client Benefits Thank You Full building solution - Building Code compliant, and - Storage Solution Criteria met Future proofing additional stages installation - Minimizing delays, i.e. each stage hits the ground running Confidence in future build costs Business continuity if a fire occurs (i.

8 Client Benefits Thank You Full building solution - Building Code compliant, and - Storage Solution Criteria met Future proofing additional stages installation - Minimizing delays, i.e. each stage hits the ground running Confidence in future build costs Business continuity if a fire occurs (i.e. localised small loss compared to possible total loss) Increase Yield Revenue! Presented by Peter Glodic, Managing Director, Omnii Pty Ltd omnii.com.au What Omnii Does Provide specialist consulting in Fire Engineering and Fire Protection Services Provide effective solutions that meet the requirements and expectations of clients, Fire Brigades/Marshalls, AHJ s for Information Management storage solutions Provide effective solutions that streamline design and clarify objectives, adding value to project delivery Provide assistance from a fire / code perspective to Records Companies on rack storage and vault design to maximise efficiency.. Yield!! 8

GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS INERT GAS. Argotec with argon or nitrogen

GAS EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS INERT GAS Argotec with argon or nitrogen NATUR AL without any damage to the atmosphere The extinguishing gases Argon and nitrogen extinguish a fire by oxygen displacement. When