Oxygen Reduction Fire Prevention for Data Centers
This proactive approach to data center fire protection provides continuous protection without water, extinguishing agents or chemical residue.
- Continuous data center fire prevention without water discharge
- No chemical residue or cleanup, helping minimize operational disruption
- 24/7 protection for critical IT equipment, infrastructure and personnel
- Precisely controlled oxygen levels through continuous monitoring and regulation
- Engineered for demanding data centers, server rooms and mission-critical facilities
More Than Data Center Fire Suppression
Traditional data center fire suppression systems are designed to detect and extinguish a fire after ignition. FirePASS takes a different approach.
By continuously maintaining the protected area at a carefully controlled oxygen concentration, the system creates an environment in which common combustible materials are far less likely to ignite. Instead of managing the consequences of a fire, oxygen reduction technology addresses the fire risk at its source.
The result is continuous fire prevention for data centers where uptime, business continuity and the protection of high-value equipment are essential.
Protect Critical Infrastructure Before Fire Starts
For data centers and other mission-critical environments, even a small fire incident—or the activation of a conventional suppression system—can lead to disruption and costly downtime. FirePASS provides proactive protection while allowing protected areas to remain accessible under engineered operating conditions.
Prevent ignition. Protect uptime. Keep critical infrastructure running with FirePASS® oxygen reduction fire prevention.
Data Center Fire Prevention Products
Oxygen reduction systems
FirePASS® Completes Oxygen Reduction Fire Prevention Project for Multiroom Data Center in Estonia
FirePASS Europe GmbH has successfully completed and commissioned an advanced Oxygen Reduction Fire Prevention System for a multiroom data center in Saku, Estonia.
The project includes five separate data halls, all protected by FirePASS® oxygen reduction technology. A total of 32 advanced oxygen monitoring units have been installed to monitor oxygen concentrations throughout the protected environments.
FAQ About Data Center Fire Prevention
The most suitable fire protection system depends on the facility's design, equipment and operational requirements. FirePASS® oxygen reduction technology offers a preventive approach by maintaining a controlled low-oxygen atmosphere designed to prevent ignition, rather than relying solely on fire suppression after a fire has started.
FirePASS® continuously reduces and controls the oxygen concentration within protected data halls or server rooms. By maintaining an engineered oxygen setpoint, the system creates atmospheric conditions designed to prevent ignition of relevant combustible materials under specified conditions. Continuous oxygen monitoring and automatic regulation help maintain the required protective atmosphere.
Oxygen reduction systems require careful consideration of personnel safety. The appropriate oxygen concentration, access procedures and occupational safety measures depend on the specific installation and applicable regulations. FirePASS® systems are engineered with these requirements in mind, including continuous oxygen monitoring and control.
Yes. FirePASS® provides its preventive function by controlling the oxygen concentration in the protected environment, without relying on water discharge or chemical extinguishing-agent release. This helps avoid the potential secondary damage associated with conventional suppression methods.
Gas fire suppression systems generally release an extinguishing agent after fire detection. Oxygen reduction systems take a different approach by continuously maintaining a reduced-oxygen atmosphere designed to prevent ignition. The key difference is continuous prevention versus suppression after a fire has started.
Yes. FirePASS® technology can be engineered for multiroom data center environments. For example, FirePASS® completed a project in Saku, Estonia, involving five data halls and 32 oxygen monitoring units, demonstrating the application of oxygen reduction fire prevention across multiple protected spaces.
By helping prevent ignition, oxygen reduction technology can reduce the risk of fire-related equipment damage and operational interruptions. This supports business continuity and uptime objectives, although overall availability also depends on the facility's wider infrastructure and operational resilience.
Retrofitting may be possible, depending on factors such as room airtightness, ventilation, HVAC systems, occupancy and existing fire protection infrastructure. A technical assessment is required to determine whether oxygen reduction is suitable for a particular facility.