Room Integrity Testing

In rooms protected by gaseous fire suppression systems, room integrity testing is vital. A room integrity test checks the durability of the enclosure to retain an effective concentration of gas. High leakage rates allow gaseous extinguishing agents to rapidly escape from an enclosure and result in the desired concentration of extinguishant only remaining in the enclosure for a short period.

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Britannia Fire Technology provides room integrity testing to the required BS EN 15004-1 Standards. We have extensive experience of testing all types and sizes of enclosure, from server rooms in offices to large data halls in designated data centres.

In each case, we undertake the necessary calculations prior to the test, to deliver an immediate onsite result. In the event of failure, we locate and record air-leakage sites using localised smoke testing, if permitted. We provide a full and concise report usually within a few days of the test, incorporating all test data, air leakage diagnosis and certification. We can also undertake the remedial sealing, often at the same time as the testing, to provide the most rapid solution.

It is recommended that repeat integrity testing be carried out one year after the enclosure has passed to ensure that a satisfactory level of enclosure integrity is maintained in the enclosure, as recommended in BS EN 15004-1 and the BFPSA Code of Practice for Gaseous Fire Fighting Systems.