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Fire protection solutions for warehouses and logistics centres
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GOODS+ASSETSjust in time
In recent years, logistics services have become increasingly important for the success of businesses and have
expanded continuously. This is due to the globalisation of the markets and supply chains, the evolution from a
production-oriented to a service-oriented society, the continuous decrease of product life cycles and the inte-
gration of information and communication technology into the process chain. Today, logistics comprises the
process of planning, implementation and control of the effective fl ow and storage of goods and products and
the related information from the point of delivery to the point of receipt in accordance with the requirements
of customers. “Just in time” depends on the absence of hitches throughout the entire process chain.
Many goods = high risk of fire
Logistics businesses characteristically store large
amounts of goods - and thus a high volume of assets -
in a comparatively small area. The total sum of fi re risks
and the quick spreading of fi re combine to form
extreme hazard potentials. As a result, a fi re can quickly
threaten the survival of an entire business. Especially in
the fi eld of storage and logistics there are numerous
crucial criteria for the selection of the best type of fi re
protection. In a fi rst step, the various storage types -
from high-bay warehouses to vertical-carousels - must
be distinguished. The type of moved and stored goods
also plays a signifi cant role, since these may differ
greatly in their composition and characteristics. Special
risks, such as the storage of paper rolls or tyres, often
require specifi c fi re protection solutions. And fi nally, the
commissioning area, the server room and other periph-
eral areas have to be taken into consideration. Accord-
ingly, a great number of diverse fi re risks associated
with logistics businesses must be carefully analysed and
properly prevented by a tailor-made fi re protection
system designed for the specifi c requirements of the
situation concerned.
When opting for fire protection –
choose the right one
More than one third of all large-scale fi re damage in
commercial operations and industry occur in storage
and logistics areas. Protect your investments and secure
the future of your business - with a Minimax fi re protec-
tion solution optimally designed for your business and
meeting all applicable safety requirements. This is
warranted by strict compliance with applicable guide-
lines, the use of tried and tested components as well as
planning and installation by qualifi ed and certifi ed
installers. Insurance companies value the high reliability
of Minimax fi re protection systems by granting as a rule
substantial premium discounts for the use of Minimax
systems. Certain storage risks are not even insurable
without plant-specifi c fi re protection. Requirements for
the installation of extinguishing systems are also defi ned
in construction laws and regulations. In this regard, we
assist you in detecting fi re hazards at an early stage and
in designing and installing fi re protection solutions that
are tailor-made for storage and logistics areas. "We are
burning for action to prevent your premises from
burning down" – based on this philosophy, we carry out
full scale fi re tests in our fi re protection research centre,
and are thus able to prove the functionality of our
extinguishing systems under life-like conditions. With a
comprehensive range of services, we also provide
assistance after installation of the fi re protection system.
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Refrigerated storage
Emergency power generator
FIRE PROTECTION Fire protection systems
recommended by Minimax
Warehouse types High-bay warehouse • •Refrigerated storage/cold storage units • • •Block storage • •Storage of hazardous substances/ substances covered by VbF*
� • • • � • •Vertical carousels • � •Special risks
Small /heavy load carriers • � • •Textile warehouses • • •Paper roll depots • • • •Tyre depots � • • •Peripherals
Incoming goods/commissioning/dispatch • � • • •Loading bays • •Offi ces and administration • • •Server and switch rooms • � • • •Emergency power and cooling units • • • •
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Paper roll depot
Commissioning
Small load carriers
Administration/Office
Server and switch roomsHazardous substances
storage
Tyre depot
High-bay warehouse
Vertical carousels
Block storage
Loading bays
Optimal fi re protection in warehouse buildings and for logistics centres requires specialist solutions for each
area to prevent the loss of valuable assets or operational interruptions that can threaten the existence of the
business. As a comprehensive supplier for fi re protection solutions, Minimax offers a uniquely full range of tried
and tested as well as innovative fi re protection systems and components that meet the highest standards in
every detail and complement each other to form a very effi cient and value-for-money overall solution.
Sprinkler systems: Universal protection
In a wide range of applications where human lives and
material assets are to be protected against the damag-
ing effects of fi res, Minimax sprinkler systems offer
reliable fi re protection. They are the most common form
of extinguishing systems used in warehouses and
logistics centres. In the event of a fi re, here, the system
is automatically activated during the initial phase, thus
preventing the fi re from spreading. Only those sprinklers
are opened which are in the vicinity of the fi re. At the
same time, an alarm is transmitted to a permanently
staffed post. A fi lm-forming foaming agent is added to
the sprinkler system in certain risk areas to reinforce the
extinguishing effect.
N SOLUTIONS FOR W
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Minifog water mist extinguishing systems:
Extinguishing with water mist
The innovative and effi cient Minifog water mist extin-
guishing systems provide a highly effi cient fi re protec-
tion for certain applications, while reducing water
consumption at the same time. In warehouses and
logistics centres, such water mist extinguishing system
are used in certain peripheral areas, such as offi ce and
administrative areas or for emergency power units
operated with diesel fuel.
Water spray systems:
Fast, with overall coverage
Minimax water spray extinguishing systems are suitable
for use in areas where a fi re can spread particularly
quickly, e.g. in vertical rotary racks or tyre depots.
Equipped with hydraulic, pneumatic or electric triggers,
water spray extinguishing systems start fi ghting the
fi re immediately due to the open nozzles. They prevent
re-ignition by cooling down the burnt materials.
In certain risk areas, a fi lm-forming foaming agent is
added to the sprinkler system to reinforce the extin-
guishing effect.
Foam extinguishing systems:
Large scale dampening
Minimax foam extinguishing systems are in many cases
an interesting alternative for warehouses intended for
the storage of hazardous substances, of fl ammable
liquids and in certain special risk areas. The foam added
via the automatic extinguishing system dampens the
stored goods extensively, thus compounding the
smothering effect
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems:
Highly efficient in many situations
The extinguishing effect of carbon dioxide is caused
by the fast displacement of oxygen in the vicinity of the
source of the fi re. The high heat absorption capacity of
the gas also withdraws energy from the source of the
fi re, thus compounding the extinguishing effect.
Due to its special extinguishant properties, Carbon
dioxide extinguishing systems also protect stand-alone
equipment in rooms. Carbon dioxide extinguishing
systems only need little space for storing a supply of
the extinguishant – large volumes of carbon dioxide can
be stored cost-effectively in low pressure containers.
Carbon dioxide is a natural component of the ambient
air and electrically non-conductive.
MX 1230 fire extinguishing systems:
Maximum protection for server rooms
MX 1230 fi re extinguishing systems using the innovative
extinguishant Novec™ 1230 by 3M™ were specifi cally
developed for rooms containing electrical and elec-
tronic equipment. These systems, too, extinguish fi res
without leaving residue on the protected objects, while
ensuring a high level of personal and environmental
protection at the same time. An additional benefi t of
MX 1230 fi re protection systems is the very small space
required for the storage of the extinguishant.
Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction systems: Prevent
the occurrence of open fires in the first place
Oxeo oxygen reduction systems reduce the oxygen
content in the ambient air by the controlled admix-
ture of nitrogen to such an extent that no open fi re
can occur in the fi rst place. The use of such systems
requires, however, that no persons are permanently pre-
sent in the storage facility, that the building shell of the
storage facility is well-sealed and that the infi ltration
of fresh air by bringing in and removing goods from the
storage facility is limited. Fire prevention systems are
used, among other things, in refrigerated storage and
hazardous substances storage.
Fire detection systems and extinguishing system
controls: Optimum overview and high flexibility
Flames, smoke, gas emissions, heat – a spreading fi re
is a multi-faceted fi re. Minimax has the right type of
fi re detectors for every kind of fi re. All fi re detectors
transmit their signals to the FMZ 5000 fi re detection
control panel – taking the short way, via a loop. The
FMZ 5000 panel controls alarm devices and transmits
alarm notifi cations to a permanently staffed post and
to the fi re department. Moreover, it can monitor the
available extinguishing systems continuously for proper
functioning and can trigger these systems – except
for sprinkler systems – electrically in the event of a fi re.
The FMZ 5000 also offers additional features such as
communication with hazard or facility management
systems or via web interfaces with Internet-capable
devices.
WAREHOUSESand logistics
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Water shield Omega
Top side of sprinkler pipe
Stored goods
Pressed sprinkler pipe
Flat welding socket
Small build, type 21 sprinkler
Spray characteristics of flat-spray sprinkler
Optimised rack sprinklers – InRackPack
Volume usage rates in high-bay warehouses are determined by the top clearance between the stacked goods in the
high racks - the less, the better. For this reason, Minimax has optimised its rack sprinkler system. By using sprinkler
pipes that are pressed at the socket joint, special fl at welding sockets and Minimax sprinklers of Type 21 with a very
small build, we have reduced the distance between the top side of the sprinkler pipe and the defl ector of the sprinkler
to a minimum. In addition, we are using sprinklers with a fl at-spray spraying characteristic, which serves to reduce the
distance between defl ectors and the stored goods. The combined effect of these features is to reduce the minimum
distance between the top side of the sprinkler pipe and the stored goods, to make more usable space available for
the stored products and goods.
High-bay warehouse shelves are up to 50 m high and
are mostly designed for the intake of Euro-pallets. Their
capacity ranges from a few thousand to several hun-
dred thousand pallet storage positions. On a very small
surface area, they offer space for an extremely large
quantity of goods and products. Between
every two rows of storage shelves there is an alley in
which rack feeders move up and down.
Risks: Fires spread particularly quickly in a vertical
direction and thrive on pallets stacked on top of each
other. The 'stack effect' compounds the spreading of
the fi re: The air ducts forms by stacking the stored
goods draw the fl ames and gas emission upwards like
in a chimney.
Fire protection: Sprinkler systems have proven to work
well in high-bay warehouses. In the classical version,
sprinklers are installed both under the ceiling and in
the rack. However, the installation of sprinklers in the
racks can be avoided by using ESFR (Early Suppression
Fast Response) sprinklers. Fire detection systems for
the early detection of fi res are also used to supplement
sprinkler systems in high rack storage facilities.
In these cases, Minimax recommends the use of HELIOS
AMX5000 aspirating smoke detectors with a vertical
installation of the suction lines in the shelves and
mounting the evaluation units in easily accessible loca-
tions. The advantage of such a solution over punctiform
smoke detectors is, for example, that they can be
serviced very easily without having to interrupt
business operations.
N IN A HIGH-BAYwarehouse
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*Detailed Minimax product i nformation.
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Refrigerated storage is widespread especially in the food industry and in the related, down-
stream commercial operations. The goods and products are stored for this purpose at tem-
peratures of up to -40°C. The necessary heat insulation often consists of non-fl ammable or
fl ammable insulation materials with varying fi re performance, in many cases also in the form
of sandwich elements. Rack storage prevails in refrigerated storage facilities.
Risks: The very dry air in refrigerated storage facilities facilitates the spreading of fi res.
The use of fl ammable insulating materials compounds the fi re hazard. Extinguishing water
without antifreeze additives will freeze over very quickly.
Fire protection: Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction system are the ideal solution for refrigerated
storage facilities, since the conditions for their use – no permanent presence of people in the
storage facility, a well-sealed building shell and very low infi ltration of fresh air caused by
bringing in and removing goods – are also required to maintain the
desired temperature level. Moreover, they offer perfect protection
for the storage of foodstuff that is sensitive to smoke and tempera-
tures. Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction systems are mostly used in
combination with HELIOS AMX5000 aspirating smoke detectors
with a highly sensitive setting to ensure earliest fi re detection.
Heated aspirating outlets ensure their proper operation in refriger-
ated areas. Though Oxeo Prevent can only prevent a smouldering
fi re from turning into an open fi re, the fi re and the cause of fi re
would remain permanently undetected in the absence of an earli-
est fi re detection system. Alternatively, sprinkler systems can be
installed in such conditions – ideally fi tted with ESFR sprinklers.
If there is a suffi ciently spaced, non-frost intermediate area above
the ceiling available, we recommend pendent Viking ESFR dry
sprinklers. Combined with a Minimax PipeGuard Antifreeze system,
sprinkler systems can be used in refrigerated storage facilities at
a temperature of up to -40°C.Pendent Viking
ESFR dry sprinkler
Insulatedfreezer
structure
How does the Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction system function?
Cross section of a hollow fi bre membrane outlet air residual gases O2, Ar, others normal air
from outside is compressed, dried and cleaned, then separated into the components nitrogen
and residual gases in hollow fi bre membranes. While the remaining gases are released, the
nitrogen replaces part of the room atmosphere in the protected area, thus reducing the
proportion of oxygen to below that required for independent combustion. In most cases a
reduction in volume from 21% to 15% is suffi cient to prevent the occurrence of fi re. Sensors
continuously measure the oxygen level of the air in the protected area. The supply of nitrogen
is adjusted by a solenoid valve regulated by the monitoring
and control unit. Once the
required level of oxygen
concentration is
reached, the Oxeo
Prevent oxygen reduc-
tion system automati-
cally switches to
stand-by operation. It
then only recommences
operation if the oxygen level begins to rise, e.g.
through unsealed points in the building or open
doors and gates.
REFRIGERATEDSTORAGE optimally protected
Air inlet (natural atmosphere)
Compressor and drier Filter
systems
Hollow fibre membranes
Cross section of a hollow fibre membrane
Air
O2 , Ar
Outlet air residual gO2 , Ar, others
N2
Supply to roomN2
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BLOCK STORAGEoptimally protected
In block storage facilities, goods and products are stored
in crates, boxes or pallets on top of each other and next
to each other, piled up in blocks without using shelves.
The individual blocks of a storage facility are often
subdivided into smaller units - so-called cells. This in turn
ensures a very dense arrangement of the storage units,
and thus a very high rate of space and volume usage.
Risks: Very high fi re hazard, since the goods and
products are stored very densely.
As a rule, fi re protection in block storage facilities can
be ensured by using a sprinkler system. In this case, the
sprinklers – either conventional sprinklers or ESFR
sprinklers, depending on the type of stored goods,
packaging and the height of the building – are installed
only in the ceiling. For block storage facilities, this
system is supplemented by a fi re detection system for
early fi re detection. The suction lines of the HELIOS
AMX5000 aspirating smoke detector are installed under
the ceiling, with sections descending down to evalua-
tion units in easily accessible locations to facilitate
maintenance works. A further advantage of the HELIOS
AMX5000: Owing to very sensitive settings it is possible
to compensate – at least in part – the fact that it is not
possible to monitor the intermediate levels as in the
case of high rack storage facilities.
ESFR sprinklers (Early Suppression Fast Response) are equipped with very fast responding release
elements and use larger quantities of water per sprinkler head than conventional sprinklers. The
droplet spectrum generated by the sprinkler heads is specifi cally adjusted to the use in storage
areas. For this reason, ESFR sprinklers only have to be installed in the ceiling – without
requiring installation in the shelves. This feature allows a very fl exible positioning of the
stored goods – in particular with varying levels of the stored goods or mobile racks. There are
however some restrictions on use according to directives and regulatory requirements. Thus, for
example, they can only be used in storage buildings with a maximum height of 13.5 m. But in
any case very precise planning is required to ensure that all necessary boundary parameters
are taken into account.
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HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE storage
Hazardous substances are materials or mixtures that are
explosive, combustible or damaging to human health or to
the environment. Warehouses where such substances are
stored have a great variety of typical designs; subject, how-
ever, to specifi c laws and regulations applicable to their
construction. Such provisions require e.g., fall-safe storage,
soil protection in the form of collecting reservoirs and
extinguishing water retention systems as well as the preven-
tion of operational sources of ignition.
Risks: The fi re risks in hazardous substance storages are as
varied as the hazardous substances themselves. In extreme
cases, a fi re in such a storage facility may cause a devastating
catastrophe.
Fire protection: As a rule, the planned fi re protection system
for hazardous substance storage is determined in particular
by the characteristics of the stored goods. Accordingly, nearly
the full range of fi re extinguishing systems is being used
in such facilities. For this type of storage, Oxeo inert gas
extinguishing systems are often the preferred solution: they
extin- guish fi res quickly without leaving residues on the
protected objects, and reactions between the burnt materials
and extinguishants are precluded. Alternatively, Oxeo Prevent
oxygen reduction systems or foam extinguishing systems can
be used. UniVario fl ame and heat detectors are often used
in these cases.
UniVario intelligent industrial fi re detectors can be used
even in the most extreme conditions, thanks to their sturdy
casing and assembly technology. They respond to infrared or
ultraviolet radiation or to heat. Thanks to their modular
concept and use of the latest signal processing technology
these devices meet individual specifi cations in an extraordi-
narily wide range of uses. They can be used indoors as well
as outdoors, and can be directly integrated into a loop.
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VERTICALcarousels
Vertical carousels are vertical, fully metal plate encased
rotating racks of up to 30 m in height, where all goods
are typically moved over a single outlet for inserting or
removing goods – an ideal form of storage for small
parts. They also offer the ergonomic advantage of
moving the stored goods towards the operator, and not
vice versa.
Risks: Friction in the integrated technical drive systems
as well as introduced ignition sources that can trigger
fi res. Quick spread of the fi re, since it is a closed system
with a density of stored goods. Systems designed to
protect the building cannot effectively fi ght a fi re that
occurs in a vertical rotary rack system.
Fire protection: Minimax recommends the Viking
protective system for automatically closed storage
systems – a spray water extinguishing system with
special extinguishing nozzles that can be connected to
a sprinkler system already in place. Alternatively, if the
vertical carousels is particularly high, if particularly
sensitive goods are stored in the racks or if the use of
water may lead to extended business interruptions, an
Oxeo inert gas extinguishing system, using nitrogen as
an extinguishant, may be more appropriate. Using nitro-
gen, as opposed to other extinguishing gases, has the
advantage that it is somewhat lighter than air and
therefore escapes – in the event of a fi re – gradually via
the low-lying outlet for inserting or removing goods
after the rack system has been fl ooded. For both fi re
protection systems, we recommend combining it with
the HELIOS AMX5000 aspirating smoke detector
system.
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When are oxygen reduction systems best used?
From a mere fi re protection perspective, the following
principle applies: The Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction
system is highly advisable in situations where water can-
not be used as an extinguishant by reason of the stored
goods themselves (e.g. in a hazardous substance storage
facility) or the storage conditions (e.g. in a refrigerated
storage facility), if even a small open fi re may cause the
loss of the entire stored goods (as may be the case in tex-
tile warehouses). However, this system may not be used
in areas intended for the permanent presence of people.
Furthermore, the system can only be used in spaces with
a well-sealed building shell and with a low infi ltration of
fresh air when bringing in or removing stored goods,
e.g. through air locks. Otherwise, it would not be possible
to run this operation economically due to high energy
costs. With a view to these conditions, fi re protection
systems are best used in automatic storage facilities, and
especially in refrigerated storage facilities. However, in the
fi nal instance, the decision for or against a fi re protection
system must be taken in each case having regard to the
actual, project-specifi c conditions.
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SMALL & HEAVYload carriers
Very often the small and heavy load carriers used to store
and transport goods for industrial purposes are made of
plastic. While small load carriers (SLC) are very often used
in automatic high rack storage facilities, heavy load carri-
ers (HLC) are rather used in block storage facilities.
Risks: As a rule, like in high rack or block storage facili-
ties. What’s more: The rather limited means to wet SLCs
and HLCs with water, and the blocking effect of storage
and transport containers stacked on top of each other,
obstruct effective fi re fi ghting measures.
Fire protection: In principle, the same fi re protection sys-
tems described for high rack and block storage facilities
can be used in these cases too. However, if a sprinkler sys-
tem is used, we recommend using a fi lm-forming foaming
additive to enhance the dampening effect on SLCs and/or
HLCs. When using SLCs in automated high rack storage
facilities, Permatec fi re prevention systems combined with
earliest fi re detection features of HELIOS AMX5000 aspi-
rating smoke detectors often present an interesting
alternative.
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ROLLdepot
As a rule, paper rolls are stored in block storage facilities.
Some warehouses are equipped with mechanical gripping
systems - in other words, automatic paper roll depots.
Risks: In principle, the same as in block storage facilities.
What’s more: Stack effect caused by the air ducts between
the paper rolls, like in high rack storage facilities. The use
of water as an extinguishing agent is impeded in cases
where absorbent sanitary paper is stored.
Fire protection: In principle, the same fi re protection
systems described for block storage facilities can be used
in these cases too. Protection concepts based on ESFR
sprinklers or – in the case of high-rise warehouses – an
carbon dioxide systems are viable alternatives for
situations where the storage of absorbent sanitary paper
prevents the use of water-based fi re extinguishing systems.
In this case, too, carbon dioxide has the advantage –
compared to other extinguishing gases – that it is also
suitable for fi ghting deep seated fi res. In large-dimension
storage areas that require large quantities of carbon
dioxide, we recommend using low-pressure containers to
store the extinguishant for cost reasons. Oxeo Prevent
oxygen reduction systems combined with the earliest fi re
detection features of HELIOS AMX5000 aspirating smoke
detectors also present a viable alternative for automated
paper roll storage facilities.
The HELIOS AMX5000 aspirating smoke detector
is an active smoke detector system of the
latest generation; it offers the
possibility of adjusting the
sensitivity in accordance with the
unit’s use in a range from "highly
sensitive" to "normal". It consists
of one or two independent
suction lines with suction open-
ings and one highly sensitive
smoke sensor. A high-power fan
sucks air from the area to be
monitored through the suction
line to an evaluation unit. Here,
the air is constantly evaluated by
the smoke sensors. The display and operat-
ing fi elds of the evaluation unit show the smoke concentra-
tion in the aspirated air, in addition to other alarm, fault
and status notifi cations. Three pre-signals and one main
alarm can be programmed and transmitted to the fi re
detection control panel by conventional or analogue
addressing.
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TYRE DEPOTAs a rule, tyres are stored in block storage facilities.
However, sometimes they are stored in transport
pallets designed specifi cally for the storage of tyres.
Risks: In principle, the same as in block storage or -
when transport pallets are used - in high-bay ware-
houses. What’s more: Limited ability to wet the tyres
with pure water. Quick spread of tyre fi res.
Fire protection: In principle, the same applies as for
high rack storage and block storage facilities. In view
of the limited ability to wet the tyres and the risk of a
very fast development and spreading of the resulting
fi re, this fi re risk is best addressed with a spray water
extinguishing system with a fi lm-forming foaming
additive or a foam extinguishing system. In this regard,
Minimax offers a variety of protection concepts
designed for individual storage conditions and tried
and tested in fi re tests, e.g. the use of open Viking
large drop sprinklers. In tyre depots, the extinguishing
system is triggered ideally electrically by means of
a fi re detection system.
optimally protected
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Preaction sprinklers
If a sprinkler is damaged accidentally, for example, during
works on building facilities, water may escape, causing
damage to the building or equipment. Preaction sprinklers
prevent precisely this type of unintentional damage. For
safety reasons, each preaction sprinkler unit consists of
two sprinklers. Extinguishing water is only released if both
sprinklers of a unit are activated.
EVERYTHING
Commissioning
The commissioning area includes storage spaces
required to prepare the removal of goods from storage
or to prepare goods for shipping. This means that es sen-
tially the same goods and products are stored here –
often in block storage – as in the actual storage area.
Risks: Similar to those of the corresponding storage area.
Fire protection: In principle, the same fi re protection
solutions as those used for the corresponding main stor-
age area can be used for the commissioning area. How-
ever, since commissioning mainly takes place in large,
open areas with many people being present on a per-
manent basis, water-based extinguishing systems are
used as a rule in these areas.
Offices and administration
Risks: Defective electric devices that may trigger a fi re by
overheating. Negligence of people present.
Fire protection: Sprinkler systems, as well as fi re detec-
tion systems, provide proper protection for offi ce and
administrative areas. Water-conserving Minifog Econ-
Aqua water mist sprinkler systems that can be connected
to an existing sprinkler system are also an option.
Server rooms
Maintenance of all processes controlled by computers and
servers are of crucial importance to guarantee the uninter-
rupted functioning of the supply chain. Thus the fi re
protection system for your server room deserves special
attention.
Risks: Defective or overcharged electronic components can
trigger fi res.
Fire protection: MX 1230 fi re extinguishing systems are
ideal fi re protection systems for server rooms. If no crucial
data are processed and stored in the server room, the
server room can also be equipped with preaction sprin-
klers, provided a sprinkler system is already in place.
Emergency power generators
In the event of power failure, emergency power generators
ensure that the essential processes can continue to run.
Risks: Fuels, overheated engines and technical defects.
Fire protection: Minifog ProCon water mist sprinkler sys-
tems with open nozzles, connected to an existing sprinkler
system, limit the damage quickly and effectively. Fire
detection can be ensured, for example, by UniVario fl ame
or heat detectors.
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IN CHECKalso in the peripheral areas
Wall-mounted hydrants and fire
extinguishers and: For immediate
manual fire-fighting
Fire extinguishers and wall-mounted
hydrants are used to extinguish fi res
that are detected at an early stage –
ideally by a fi re detection system.
They can be used quickly and to the
point by fi re brigades, operating staff
or users of the building. As a rule,
both fi re extinguishers and wall-
mounted hydrants are located in the
vicinity of escape and rescue routes.
By virtue of its extremely narrow build, the space-
saving narrow wall hydrant cabinet is an ideal alterna-
tive for use in storage areas. Wall hydrants are the
visible terminal points of a reliable extinguishing water
supply. Behind it, there are extinguishing water transfer
points adapted to local conditions, e.g.
fi lling and draining stations. Such products
of the Minimax maximat extinguishing
water technology series ensure the ade-
quate supply of extinguishing water for
the wall hydrants. The FMZ 5000 mod S fi re
detection control panel monitors and
controls the fi lling and draining station.
Due to the density of the foam structure,
Minimax CAFS (Compressed Air Foam
Systems) fi re extinguishers offer excellent
adhesive properties especially on vertical
surfaces. With a projection span of up
to 10 m, it is also ideal for use in storage
facilities.
Maintenance and servicing:
Service for sustainable safety
Regular inspections are a fundamental requirement to
guarantee the perfect functioning of the fi re protection
systems whilst ensuring full operational readiness at all
times. Minimax Service offers the prompt inspection
of all fi re protection and extinguishing systems in
strict compliance with the
applicable legislation.
Such equipment is
checked, maintained and,
in the event of a fault,
repaired with meticulous
care by specially trained
Minimax staff members.
In addition to system
servicing, specifi c measures
and programmes exist to
ensure that all protective
equipment continues to
function correctly and
corresponds to the latest
technological developments even after years on
standby. Legal provisions usually require operators to
carry out continuous monitoring procedures on their
fi re protection systems. If faults are identifi ed, rapid
reactions are called for. Minimax offers round-the-clock
safety with a sophisticated fault detection management
system to ensure that errors and faults are always
remedied at top speed, regardless of their location.
Sprinkler pump unit Compact Comfort
The sprinkler pump unit Compact Comfort
consists, among other things, of a diesel motor,
tank, batteries and switching cabinet including
piping. These coherently designed components
are pre-assembled on a common base frame.
By directly connecting the pumping unit, the installation
time at the construction site is reduced considerably.
The sprinkler pumping unit is available in various confi gu-
ration versions and can be lifted with a crane directly
into the sprinkler control system or outside of the building.
For outdoor installation, the unit is delivered in a
frost-safe container or a prefab garage.
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Based on our experience and expertise, many companies
with logistics operations have placed their trust in us.
Here are just some of our references:
Overview of our services:
Fire protection advice
Fire protection planning
Sprinkler systems
ESFR sprinklers
Minifog water mist systems
Water spray systems
Foam extinguishing systems
Carbon dioxide extinguishing systems
Oxeo inert gas extinguishing systems
MX 1230 fi re extinguishing systems
Oxeo Prevent oxygen reduction systems
Fire detection systems
HELIOS smoke aspirating systems
UniVario fl ame and heat detectors
Hydrant systems
Maintenance and servicing
Training courses
Photos
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