Fire Protection Built for 24/7 Patient Care

MRI environments present unique fire protection challenges due to the high energy involved and the presence of powerful magnets. Traditional firefighting approaches can create additional risk near MRI equipment—especially when patients may be immobilized. ORR helps design protection strategies that reduce fire risk while supporting patient, staff, and critical diagnostic safety.

With the growth of electronic medical records and connected healthcare systems, many facilities maintain on-site data centers and critical IT rooms. ORR designs detection and suppression solutions that support continuous system uptime, protect sensitive electronics, and reduce collateral damage in the event of a fire.

Early detection is critical in environments where time and damage cannot be recovered. ORR supports multiple detection approaches, including:

• Spot Smoke Detection – Passive detection is activated when smoke reaches the detector

• Air Sampling Smoke Detection – High-sensitivity, active detection for very early warning

• Beam Detection – Effective for large or open areas, with modern technology that reduces false alarms

• Heat Detection Support

Where appropriate, ORR designs spot heat detection that activates when temperatures exceed predefined thresholds, supporting safety in areas where smoke detection may not be optimal.

Clean agent systems release waterless fire suppression agents when detection thresholds are met. These systems are widely used in data centers and other technology environments, protecting sensitive electronics from water damage—often allowing operations to remain online during discharge.

Water mist atomizes water into a fine, non-conductive fog that suppresses fire while minimizing water damage compared to traditional sprinkler systems. AHJs have increasingly accepted water mist as an alternative for specific applications where reducing collateral damage is a priority.