Gas Suppression Systems
Fire Suppression Installation & Servicing
Sovereign Extinguishing specialises in the design, installation and maintenance of gas fire suppression agents and systems across various industries.
These gas suppression systems are a reliable solution for protecting assets and people in environments where traditional fire suppression methods, such as water sprinklers, might cause damage.
With extensive experience and a client-focused approach, Sovereign Extinguishing ensures all projects meet the latest British Standards and regulations. We provide the highest quality of fire suppression systems that look to extinguish fires through disruption in the fire triangle, stopping fires before they spread.
With years of experience with gas suppression systems, we boast accreditations from BAFE, FIA and Cyber Essentials.
If you would like to learn more about gas suppression and how Sovereign Extinguishing can help you and your business, please speak to a member of the team on 0345 189 9808 or get in touch below by completing our online contact form.
How Do Gas Suppression Systems Work?
A gas suppression system extinguishes fires by releasing a specialised gas that interrupts the fire triangle (heat, fuel, and oxygen).
Activation occurs through a fire detection system, which uses two smoke detectors to verify the fire’s presence, referred to as “double knock” or “coincidence” smoke detection. Once the extinguishing system is triggered, gas is released into the protected space, suppressing the fire without causing water damage.
Key features include:
- Rapid response to suppress fires before they spread.
- Preservation of sensitive equipment in server rooms and data centres.
- Minimal environmental impact, with agents often featuring zero ozone depletion potential.
- Ensuring the up-time of your facility
If you would like to learn more about how gas suppression systems can protect your business, equipment, assets and premises, speak to one of our experts on 0345 189 9808 today.
Types of Gas Suppression
Here at Sovereign Extinguishing, we offer a variety of different types of gas suppression systems that can be installed bespoke for the exact requirements of your business.
Both suppression systems are safe for people and the environment and are utilised worldwide for effective suppression of fire with minimal cost, environmental or asset effect. As they are gas-based fire suppression systems, there is no damage to assets as would be with traditional water-based sprinkler systems.
We provide both inert gas suppression systems and clean agent suppression systems.
Inert Gases
Fire suppression using Inert Gases aims to reduce the Oxygen level in a room to a level at which combustion will not take place (<10%). This is achieved through the deployment of various blends of naturally occurring gases, Nitrogen, Argon and Carbon Dioxide, held at pressure usually between 200-300 Bar.
Inert Gas systems are more cost-effective for large spaces and the cylinders can be stored remotely in a designated area. There are, however, many cylinders which promote footprint storage issues and increased 10-year recertification costs.
Common systems include:
- IG55 (Nitrogen/Argon blend)
- IG541 (Nitrogen/Argon/Carbon Dioxide blend)
- IG100 (Nitrogen)
- Inergen® (trade name for IG541)
Benefits of inert gas systems:
- Suitable for large spaces.
- Cylinders can be stored remotely.
- Environmentally friendly, with no ozone depletion potential.
Synthetic Agents
Clean Agent suppression systems work by removing the heat from fire and extinguishing before the fire can spread. The synthetic agents are stored as liquid, with Nitrogen used to pressurise and drive them.
Fire suppressing with Clean Agents is more cost-effective in smaller spaces and more space efficient than Inert Gases (approx. 8 Inert cylinders to 1 Chemical cylinder).
Common systems include:
- FM200 (HFC227ea)
- 3M™ Novec™ 1230 (FK 5-1-12) Fire Protection Fluid
Benefits of clean agent systems:
- Space-efficient, with fewer cylinders required compared to inert gases.
- Ideal for smaller rooms or spaces.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help, speak with an expert on 0345 189 9808 or enquire online today.
Gas Suppression System Regulations & Accreditations
Compliance with regulations is critical for gas fire suppression systems. Sovereign Extinguishing ensures every project aligns with:
- BS EN 15004 (design and installation).
- BS 6266 (data room standards)
- BS 5839 (fire detection integration).
- FIA guidelines.
We also conduct Room Integrity Testing, a mandatory requirement to verify that the protected room space can retain gas for at least 10 minutes, ensuring effective fire suppression.
If you would like to learn more about how we can help, speak with an expert on 0345 189 9808 or enquire online today.
The Benefits of Gas Suppression
Gas suppression systems are an effective alternative to water-based systems, offering an array of advantages. Some of the benefits of installing a gas fire suppression system include:
- No water damage, preserving electrical equipment and sensitive assets.
- Fast response to suppress fires in their early stages.
- Compatibility with environments like server rooms, data centres, and archives.
- Use of environmentally friendly agents with zero ozone depletion potential.
- Minimal downtime after activation.
- Safe for occupied areas.
Why Choose Sovereign Extinguishing?
Sovereign Extinguishing delivers tailored, fire suppression system systems designed to protect your business and assets.
As a trusted provider of fire suppression systems in the UK. Our team has extensive experience in designing, installing, and maintaining gas suppression systems for commercial applications.
Unlike some suppliers of gas extinguishing systems, we manage every aspect of the project in-house, ensuring quality and consistency.
Contact us on 0345 189 9808 for a consultation or to learn more about our gas fire suppression systems.
