In the information age, data centers are critical infrastructures whose safe and stable operations are essential for all industries. Firestop systems are a vital component of passive fire protection in data centers, and their inspection plays a crucial role in ensuring operational safety.

As Taiwan’s first IAS-certified firestop inspection service provider, Liansuo Construction Technology offers extensive expertise and advanced techniques to deliver high-quality firestop inspections, ensuring the secure operation of data centers.

To better understand the importance of firestop inspections, we can refer to FM Global’s Property Loss Prevention Data Sheet 5-32: Data Centers and Related Facilities (hereafter referred to as “FM 5-32”). FM Global, a global commercial property insurance company, provides risk management and loss prevention guidelines through its data sheets for various industries.

The FM 5-32 standard highlights the critical role of firestopping in data center applications and offers detailed recommendations for firestop design, installation, and inspection.

The Necessity of Firestopping

Data centers house intricate and expensive equipment, and fire damage can be catastrophic. According to FM 5-32, the leading causes of data center fires are electrical equipment failures, such as faults in wiring, cables, plugs, outlets, and overcurrent protection devices. Once a fire breaks out, flames and smoke can spread rapidly, causing extensive damage to data center equipment and building structures.

Firestop systems effectively prevent the spread of flames, heat, and smoke, allowing critical time for personnel evacuation and firefighting efforts, thereby minimizing fire-related losses.

Applications of Firestopping

FM 5-32 recommends firestop systems in several areas of data centers:

• Penetration Firestopping:
  Used to seal openings in fire-rated walls or floors created by pipes, cables, and other penetrations. Without proper fire sealing, these points can become channels for fire to spread.
• Joint Firestopping:
  Used to fill gaps between building structures. Improperly treated joints can also allow fire to propagate.
• Perimeter Firestopping:
  Applied to seal the gaps between curtain walls and floors, preventing external fires from spreading into the data center.

Firestop Inspections

FM 5-32 advises regular inspections of firestop systems in data centers to ensure their integrity and effectiveness. Inspection methods include visual checks and destructive testing.

Liansuo Construction Technology provides IAS-certified firestop inspection services compliant with international standards such as ASTM E2174 and ASTM E2393.

Inspection personnel determine the inspection ratios and methods based on actual conditions, document findings in detail, and provide professional inspection reports. For any deficiencies identified during inspections, Liansuo offers expert remediation solutions and performs re-inspections to ensure that firestop systems meet relevant standards and regulations.

Why Choose Liansuo Construction Technology

With its IAS-certified expertise, Liansuo Construction Technology provides professional firestop inspection services that help data centers mitigate fire risks effectively and ensure safe and stable operations. Choosing Liansuo is choosing safety and peace of mind!