1. 1 The Case for Suppression “A view of warehouse fires from The Fire & Rescue Service” “and our endorsement of a pro-active approach to suppression systems”

2. 2 Why install sprinklers in a warehouse? Is there a legislative requirement? Do other people have them installed? Does it make sense to have them installed? The Case for Suppression

3. 3 Is there a legislative requirement to install sprinklers? No – unless over 20,000m 2 That’s the same as… 5 Football pitches! The Case for Suppression

4. 4 Do other people have them installed? Yes The Case for Suppression Source: Business Sprinkler Alliance

5. 5 Does it make sense to install a sprinkler or fire suppression system? The Case for Suppression Source: Business Sprinkler Alliance

6. 6 The Case for Suppression

7. 7 Warehouse fires Sprinkler/suppression systems Fire Service approach The Case for Suppression

8. 8 Rapid fire development and potential for fire spread Video The Case for Suppression Hazards posed by warehouse fires

9. 9 Early structural collapse The Case for Suppression Hazards posed by warehouse fires

10. 10 Fire Service priorities at a fully developed warehouse fire The safety of all persons involved Limiting the environmental impact Containing the fire, minimising fire spread Minimising impact to local community Forward planning to deal with incident efficiently The Case for Suppression

11. 11 Fire Service priorities at a fire within a warehouse The safety of all persons involved Save saveable property Limiting the environmental impact Containing the fire, minimising fire spread Minimising impact to local community Forward planning to deal with incident efficiently The Case for Suppression

12. 12 A sprinkler system installed and maintained can make the difference; Limiting fire spread Protecting escape routes and stock Reducing smoke travel and heat build up Allowing The Fire Service to make a positive intervention Minimising damage, disruption and cost The Case for Suppression

13. 13 The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd, Renny Park Road, Newport Pagnell 4,180m 2 Storage and distribution Modern warehouse Fully stocked Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15 th Jan 2014

14. 14 The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014 13:50

15. 15 The fire and Fire Service response Financial cost to The Fire Service The environmental impact Disruption to the local community Effects on business The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014

16. 16 Ten appliances committed at its peak It took three days to fully extinguish The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014 Approx. 1,200 Personnel hours Equivalent to 300 day-to-day incidents Equates to 7 weeks of incidents in Milton Keynes Approx. £60,000 cost to BMKFRS

17. 17 1,300 tonnes of CO 2 released 1,200m 3 of water used in fire fighting Video The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014

18. 18 The Case for Suppression Disruption to the local community “From WM Davies: request Anglian Water to inform them that the housing estate opposite has no water”

19. 19 7,000 items of stock destroyed in fire Relocation required 3 months of business disruption Loss of customers The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014

20. 20 How did the fire start? A blown light bulb The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014

21. 21 Sprinklers were recommended by Fire Service during consultation in 2001… The Case for Suppression Coolectric Ltd Warehouse Fire 15th Jan 2014

22. 22 The Case for Suppression

23. 23 The Case for Suppression

24. 24 Massmould Ltd Warehouse Fire 12 th October 2013 06:30 The Case for Suppression

25. 25 The Case for Suppression

26. 26 The Case for Suppression Massmould Ltd Warehouse Fire 12 th Oct 2013 2 Appliances at its peak Incident lasted for 58 minutes Appliances released more CO 2 Less than 100m 3 water used

27. 27 Crews were able to quickly and effectively isolate sprinkler system Minimal disruption to business productivity Millions of pounds saved… The Case for Suppression

28. 28 Thankyou Questions? Andy Pennick The Case for Suppression