Environment, health and safety

Which is appropriate equipment to prepare for fire in a cleanroom?

  1. ASmoke and heat detectors, and fire-suppression equipment suited to the chemicals and equipment
  2. BNo fire-suppression equipment at all
  3. CAlways use only large amounts of water to extinguish fires
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Answer: A. Smoke and heat detectors, and fire-suppression equipment suited to the chemicals and equipment

Cleanrooms contain flammable chemicals and gases and expensive equipment, so they have detectors for early fire detection and suppression equipment suited to what is being protected. Some equipment has dedicated internal suppression systems. Water is unsuitable for some chemicals and electrical equipment, so suppression methods are checked in advance.

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