Thanks to cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things, data centres are becoming increasingly important, says Euralarm. The equipment deployed in data centres, the economic importance and the often irreplaceable data make fire protection there crucial. Hence a guidance document from the European association of associations, on aspects to consider and some of the options available. The document is now available in English, German and Spanish.
The new document will aid in the understanding of how protection objectives can differ, client to client, region to region, and assist in the practical application needed for any specific circumstance. There is no one-size-fits-all, but this will allow insight as to the differences to establish what is optimum. The document is written for data centrw designers, operators and those providing fire protection to this type of application. It is presumed the reader knows the importance of fire protection and is seeking clarity about the implications of one solution over another. It therefore covers not only standards and regulations but covers what to consider and some of the options when protecting data centres. For the various technologies (sprinkler, water mist, gaseous, oxygen reduction systems, condensed aerosols), the paper indicates their suitability at different stages of a fire incident.
This guidance will not explain about the difference between a Tier I or Tier IV data centre, but will identify issues that might arise if one fire protection approach is selected over another. It is intended to help the reader understand what is relevant to them and their specific application. The aim; that readers can ensure that their data centres are not only compliant but best protected against fire hazards. The reader will understand the options beyond the local minimum requirements of building and life protection, or that of limiting asset damage.
For a copy of the document in its English version, download from the Euralarm website.
