Posted By Crim I can't help with advice but interested and would like to find out more? What is the room temperature and does this not cause problems with water in the pipework? I know there are dry pipe systems available so no problem with the pipework freezing, just a slight delay in response. I can image producing snow from the sprinkler heads if below freezing.

Posted By D. Hilton You could also consider Cable tray fire, lift truck fire, Use or release of ammonia Panel materials of construction and Combustibility. Hotwork operations In addition to the loss of many cold stores due to fire.

Posted By Juan Carlos Arias I think sometime ago there was an incident where a cold store caught fire and it rapidly spread through the composite panels, which very often for freezer storage are made of polystyrene. I think it would be good if you could get the sprinkler system installed providing it doesn't cause too much hassle, otherwise, I also think that the recommendation / requirement from the insurance guys can be well debated with the other control and preventative measures already discussed

Posted By Kevin Kelly really it depends on your insurers and the type of facility you are, there are a number of standards that apply dependant on who your insurance company align themselves with. Most pharma plants are insured by Factory Mutual (American) and their FM Standards apply in those plants. These standards are very stingent. Most commerical and UK based plants are goverened by LPC, again with their own stringent standards. In other areas NFPA standards exist. Failing any set standard EN 12845 must be adhered to. If none of these apply you can try to get a Fire Consultant to deem sprinklers unnecessary but this is a very tricky area. If the insurance company insist on it they can refuse you cover on the grounds of noncompilance. In relation to the freezing water issue what is known as a dry system would be installed. In this type of system water is not stored in the pipe work, instead it is stored in fire tanks away form the area, the pipework is pressurised with air and upon the sprinkler head detecting fire the air is released and water is then pumped into the system. There is a minimal delay of a few seconds while the water travels at the rate of a few thousand litres per minute through the pipelines. So to summarise, the insurance company dictate the standard.

Posted By D. Hilton As sprinkler activation is typically achieved via thermal expansion brought about by ceiling temperatures at and above 311 K false activation is not likely. How many times have you had a non fire related sprinkler discharge within your existing store?