Electrical switchgear fire protection
Electrical switchgear fire protection
(OP)
What types of fire protection systems can be used for a local gas turbine-generator control room in which the turbine control panel and motor control center are located? Are there any code requirements for the type of gas used? Is so what are the codes? I understand FM-200 gas can be used in electrical switchgear spaces but can CO2 be used in a local room for gas turbines? It doesn't seem like CO2 would be desirable for spaces where you have sensitive electronic equipment and 480 VAC circuit breakers.






RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection
Fire codes vary radically depending on your location, so it's hard to say what is legally required. In some cases, sprinklers are required by law, even though the room if full of electrical gear.
FM-200 is probably the best alternative if there will be people in the space.
But your local fire marshall will get the last word.
RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection
Double interlocked preaction system could be an attractive solution compared to a gaseous extinguhsin systems.
RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection
RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection
I've seen such installations a few times in Europe, although never in the US for electrical equipment. However, in the US, I've seen a couple data center tape silos with gas systems protecting the silo enclosure only.
RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection
RE: Electrical switchgear fire protection