Hospitals & Healthcare
Systems with fire department approval for hospitals and healthcare facilities, suited to progressive evacuation and covering patient safety, inpatient care units, and critical equipment rooms.
Why is fire protection different in this industry?
Fire safety in hospitals and healthcare facilities requires different planning because of departments such as intensive care, operating rooms, and inpatient wards, where patients cannot evacuate on their own. In these areas, evacuation is typically carried out not by emptying the entire building but through a progressive approach that moves the fire-affected zone horizontally to an adjacent safe zone; this makes it essential for fire compartmentation, smoke control, and detection systems to work together. In spaces housing sensitive equipment, such as server, imaging (MRI/CT), and IT rooms, gas-based suppression systems that are safe for use in occupied spaces are preferred over water-based suppression. Transformer and power rooms, on the other hand, are protected with unmanned gas-based suppression. Because hospital operations must continue without interruption, maintenance and testing are planned section by section and for low-activity hours. Designing each section separately according to its own risk profile ensures both patient safety and smooth inspection processes.
Solutions we deliver for this type of facility
- Fire Detection and Alarm
- Gas-Based Suppression (for server and MRI rooms)
- Sprinkler Systems
- Fire Hose Cabinet Systems
- Evacuation and Wayfinding Systems
System details for Hospitals & Healthcare
Sprinkler Systems
Automatic first-response protection
Fire Hose Cabinet Systems
Infrastructure for fast manual response
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
Early detection, fast warning and controlled evacuation
Evacuation Systems
A holistic evacuation infrastructure built around life safety
Gas-Based Suppression Systems
Residue-free automatic suppression for critical rooms
Our references in this industry
Hospitals & Healthcare: frequently asked questions
Which areas in hospitals are subject to fire protection systems?
Inpatient wards, operating rooms, technical rooms, and storage areas are evaluated according to risk class. Under BYKHY (Turkish Fire Protection Regulation), fire hose cabinets are mandatory in healthcare buildings with a total usable area above 1,000 m²; depending on the facility's size and occupancy class, sprinkler and detection systems may also be required.
What happens in a fire if patients cannot be evacuated?
In healthcare facilities, evacuation is typically carried out not by emptying the entire building but through a progressive approach that moves the fire-affected zone horizontally to an adjacent safe zone. This approach depends on fire compartmentation, smoke control, and detection systems working as an integrated whole.
Are server and MRI/CT rooms protected with water?
No. In spaces housing servers, IT equipment, and imaging devices, FM-200 (HFC-227ea) based gas suppression systems, which are safe for use in occupied spaces, are preferred; these systems suppress the fire without damaging the equipment.
Which system is used for transformer and power rooms?
Unmanned critical spaces such as transformer, generator, and power rooms are protected with CO₂-based gas suppression; this gas extinguishes the fire by reducing the oxygen in the space.
Can maintenance and testing be done while the hospital is operating?
Yes. Maintenance and testing are planned section by section and carried out during low-activity hours or in sections that can be isolated, without affecting active services.
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