Gas Fire Suppression Systems flood an enclosed room with a gaseous agent to put out a fire without water damage. They protect server rooms, data centres, control rooms, archives and electrical rooms.
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Agent Options
| Agent | Notes |
|---|---|
| Synthetic clean agents (e.g. FK-5-1-12, HFC-227ea) | Compact cylinders, fast discharge |
| Inert gases (e.g. IG-541, IG-55, nitrogen) | Natural gases, more cylinders and pressure relief needed |
| CO2 | For unoccupied spaces only |
Design and Installation Steps
- Room survey and volume.
- Agent quantity designed, usually to SANS 14520.
- Room sealing and pressure relief.
- Detection, release panel and warnings installed.
- Room integrity test and commissioning.
Gas Fire Suppression Systems Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Server room system, designed and installed (excl. VAT) | R40,000 - R200,000+ |
| Annual inspection, small room (excl. VAT) | R3,500 - R7,000 |
| Cylinder recharge or agent top-up (per cylinder, excl. VAT) | R2,500 - R8,000+ |
| Modular clean agent unit 4.5 kg, equipment only | About R5,940 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, not quotations. Compiled from prices published by South African suppliers, retailers and service providers, rounded. They are not our prices and no provider is bound by them. Equipment-only prices exclude installation. Confirm whether VAT is included on every quote.
Sources:
- Altrafire, fire compliance costs in South Africa guide (Gauteng, prices excluding VAT)
- Supplywise, modular clean agent unit listing
What Affects the Price
- Room volume.
- Agent type.
- Cylinder storage.
- Room sealing work.
- Detection and integration.
- Integrity testing.
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Get Gas Fire Suppression Systems QuotesWhat to Include in Your Request
- Town or suburb.
- Room size and ceiling height.
- What is in the room.
- Raised floor or ceiling voids.
- Existing detection.
Where It Applies
Commercial
Server rooms, archives, museums and telecom rooms.
Industrial
Control rooms, switch rooms and plant rooms.
Choosing a Provider
- Ask for SANS 14520 design and calculations.
- Ask whether the integrity test is included.
- Ask about refill costs after a discharge.
- Compare agent options.
How the Enquiry Works
- Request. Send your site details and what you need through the form.
- Match. Your enquiry goes to independent gas suppression specialists that may serve your area.
- Assess. Providers ask questions or arrange a site visit before a firm price.
- Compare. Check scope, standards, registrations, documents and price side by side.
- Appoint or decline. There is no obligation.
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Gas Fire Suppression Systems FAQs
Will gas suppression damage my servers?
Clean agents are designed for electronic equipment and leave no residue.
Why does the room need sealing?
The gas must stay in the room long enough to put the fire out. A room integrity test proves it.
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