There are significant fire hazards within data centers and server rooms. A fire within a data center will result in Millions of Dollars of damages and other costs related to business loss and damage to the owners reputation in the marketplace. It is therefore critical that owners properly protect their data centers and server rooms with the proper fire protection systems.
The first step in fire prevention is to perform a fire risk assessment. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standard 75, Standard for the Fire Protection of Information Technology Equipment, covers the requirements for the protection of information technology equipment and information technology areas from damage by fire or its associated effects–smoke, corrosion, heat, and water.
Selecting the correct fire protection equipment will ensure that in the event of a fire that the equipment used to supress the fire will not cause other damages within the data center or to the data center equipment.
Cleaning or maintaining the data center facility can help prevent fires from starting. Ensure that r any combustibles, such as empty cardboard boxes, packaging is removed and that the facility is kept clean. This includes raised floor areas, which are particularly susceptible to dusty and dirty conditions. All electrical and air handling equipment must be properly maintained and also ensure that the required quantity and type of portable fire extinguishers are correctly located within the facility.
Implementing a safety inspection software solution to manage the inspections within the data center will help maintain compliance and reduce the possibility of a fire occurring or getting out of control.
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