Fire Suppression
ReCAP is outfitted with 60 ESFR (Early Suppression Fast Response) sprinklers
located above the aisles which activate individually by heat detection. ESFR suppression-mode
sprinklers are designed to suppress fires in warehouses. Suppression means the sprinklers
discharge large amounts of water at a high speed very early in fire development to penetrate
the fire plume, prevent the fire from spreading beyond its origin and reduce roof level
temperatures quickly to safe levels to minimize structural damage. The auxiliary fire
pump attached to the main water supply supports the ESFR sprinklers so that up to 12
sprinklers will operate simultaneously at a discharge pressure of 75 psi. Up to
twenty sprinklers will operate simultaneously at a discharge pressure of 50 psi.
The facility is equipped with a complete fire protection signaling system with
detection and alarm capability. It monitors the readiness and operation of the sprinkler
system (tamper and flow) and provides for early-warning smoke detection via 32
smoke detectors in return air ducts and at ceiling height.
Alarms and trouble conditions are reported directly to the Princeton University
Public Safety Department and
Plainsboro Township Fire Department. The sprinkler system and smoke detectors were
installed and maintained by Oliver Sprinkler Company, King of Prussia, Pa.
Security System
Access to the ReCAP is controlled by a key card access security system.
Delmarva Systems Corporation in Newport, Delaware installed the system.
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