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Active Fire Protection for Manufacturing Centres

Manufacturing environments carry a higher fire risk due to machinery, electrical systems, flammable materials, dust extraction systems and continuous operations.

At All Points Fire, we provide active fire protection systems, inspections and maintenance for manufacturing centres across Exeter, Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall — helping businesses protect staff, assets and production continuity.

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Why Manufacturing Facilities Require Specialist Fire Protection

Manufacturing sites often contain:

  • High-voltage electrical equipment

  • Industrial machinery

  • Welding and hot works areas

  • Flammable liquids and chemicals

  • Combustible dust

  • Packaging materials

  • Large open-plan production floors

A fire in a factory can result in:

  • Production shutdown

  • Machinery damage

  • Stock loss

  • Structural damage

  • Insurance complications

  • Health & Safety Executive investigation

Active fire protection systems are essential to detect and suppress fire rapidly before it spreads.

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Fire Alarm Systems for Manufacturing Sites

Manufacturing centres typically require:

  • Addressable fire alarm systems

  • Beam smoke detectors (for large spaces)

  • Heat detection in high-dust areas

  • Zoned alarm systems

  • Integration with machinery shutdown systems

Systems are designed in accordance with standards from the BSI including BS 5839.

Sprinkler & Water-Based Suppression Systems

  • Sprinkler systems are often the primary suppression method in manufacturing facilities.

  • Common Systems Include:

  • Wet pipe sprinkler systems

  • Dry pipe systems (for unheated areas)

  • ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) systems

  • Deluge systems (for high-hazard processes)

  • These systems help contain fire at source and limit structural damage.

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Gas Suppression for Specialist Areas

  • Certain manufacturing zones require clean agent suppression, such as:

  • Control rooms

  • Electrical switchgear rooms

  • Server rooms

  • CNC control centres

  • Systems may include:

  • FM-200

  • Novec 1230

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