Services: Fire protection

Fire protection systems (FPS) are a set of technical solutions used in buildings to detect, signal and limit the effects of fire. They include both detection systems and installations to control the spread of fire and smoke and to extinguish a fire.
 

1. Fire alarm system (FAS)

FAS is an advanced fire detection and signalling system that includes different types of detectors and control panels.

• Specialised detectors - detect fire based on various parameters, such as temperature, smoke, flame or fire gases. Used in areas with specific conditions such as industrial halls, warehouses with flammable materials or laboratories.
• Aspiration (aspiration) systems - use piping to actively draw air from the monitored area and analyse its composition for the presence of smoke particles. They are particularly effective in areas that require very early detection, such as server rooms, museums and high-bay warehouses.
   

2. Voice Alarm System (VAS)

DSO is an emergency public address system that provides voice messages in the event of a threat being detected to inform evacuation. This system is crucial in buildings with large numbers of people, such as shopping centres, office buildings, stadiums or train stations.
 

3. Smoke extraction

Smoke extraction systems aim to remove smoke and hot gases from buildings in the event of a fire, facilitating evacuation and reducing damage from toxic substances and high temperatures. They can be implemented by:

• gravitational smoke extraction - the opening of smoke dampers or windows in the upper parts of a building to allow natural smoke removal.
• Mechanical smoke extraction - the use of fans and smoke extraction ducts to actively remove smoke from a building.
   

4. Fire suppression systems

Fire suppression systems are a key element of fire protection and are selected according to the type of building being protected and the hazards. We distinguish:

• High-pressure water mist systems - a modern extinguishing system that uses water sprayed at very high pressure (up to 140 bar). This creates microdroplets that effectively absorb heat and displace oxygen, suppressing the fire while reducing water damage. These systems are used in historic buildings, hospitals, tunnels and the marine industry, among others.
• Gas systems - using gases to suppress fire. Often used in server rooms, archives and laboratories where water could damage valuable resources.
• Foam installations - using a mixture of water and foaming agent to extinguish a fire. Used in areas where there is a risk of fire from flammable liquids, such as refineries, aircraft hangars and chemical warehouses.
• Water systems - traditional sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems used in most office, warehouse and industrial buildings.