Sachin recently wrote with the following question, “How far we can keep the FM 200 cylinders from the Hazard?" Here's our answer: We always advise keeping the cylinders as close as possible to the hazard. The distance will be dependent upon a number of things such as whether the system is 24 or 42

Most commercial buildings now have a fire detection system to protect the occupants and the building, but is just detecting the fire enough? Surely and automatic fire suppression system is the next step. After all, if your building is empty and the fire alarm goes off, who is going to call the fire brigade?

Paul recently wrote to ask with the following question, “Can you store IG100 at 165 bar not 200”? Here's our answer: IG100 as well as IG55 and IG541 were all originally designed around 150 bar systems, but as systems have developed and to reduce the amount of cylinders required (the higher the pressure the more

Our experts were recently asked the following question: "Please advise when the IG55 system is designed for 200 bar & when for 300bar" This is our answer: It is down to each individual project but usually we would use 300bar on most projects as this would use less cylinders and therefore this would usually be

Graeme recently asked the question "I am building a restaurant. Is a fire suppression system a legal requirement?" to our Ask The Expert on www.activefire-uk.com Our expert answered as follows: There is no legal requirement in the UK for a Fire Suppression System in a kitchen but you must carry out a Fire Risk

Rami recently asked the question "Can I use the sounder circuit to trigger smoke exhaust fans via relay?" to our Ask The Expert on www.activefire-uk.com Our expert answered as follows: Unfortunately, I can't see how you could do this at the correct time as you would only need to operate the exhaust fans after