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Fire Suppression in Film Vaults
Core Term Definition
Specialized fire defense systems engineered to control explosive nitrate fires or protect fragile digital and physical vaults.
Technical Analysis & Context
Conventional sprinklers are inadequate for nitrate, which burns under water. Nitrate vaults require high-volume deluge water systems to cool surrounding film containers and prevent heat transfer. Safety safety vaults utilize gaseous suppression agents (like Novec 1230 or Inergen) to extinguish fires without leaving water residue.