Automatic Fire Suppression Systems - Performance

It is the view of the Department that the requirements of Regulation 37B in Part E will be met when a suitable automatic fire suppression system is provided where it is necessary. The key characteristics of any automatic fire suppression system are — (a) it should be automatic and not require people to initiate its activation; (b) it should be designed primarily to protect lives rather than property, which means it should be fitted with faster responding sprinkler heads; and (c) it should be a fire suppression system, one designed specifically to deal with fires rather than other hazards.