New standard published

Euralarm publishes new guideline for gaseous fire suppression systems in data centers

Euralarm has released a new guideline addressing the impact of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on the performance of gaseous fire suppression systems in data centers. The guideline is intended for fire protection system designers, IT managers, and data center operators.

Research on airflow and suppression effectiveness

Modern data centers use advanced cooling methods and constant airflow, which present unique challenges for fire safety. Recent research has examined the extent to which these airflow patterns affect the effectiveness of gaseous fire suppression systems—both positively and negatively.

Euralarm’s new guideline summarizes the key research findings, highlights the most important elements of the full report, and explores the practical implications for the design and management of fire suppression systems.

Optimal protection of IT infrastructure

For businesses, it is crucial to protect IT equipment from fire without jeopardizing system continuity. Gaseous fire suppression systems using clean agents are widely used to safeguard critical infrastructure and ensure maximum uptime.

With growing data volumes and increasing demand for computing power, heat generation in data centers is rising. This requires more effective cooling methods and places new demands on fire safety. In many data centers, airflow continues even during a fire. This makes it essential to design suppression systems that remain effective under such conditions.

More about the guideline

The new guideline on the influence of high airflow and hot/cold aisle containment on gaseous fire suppression systems is available in English, Spanish, and French via the Euralarm website. A German version will follow soon.