This document discusses key criteria for choosing a fire protection system, including identifying the type of fire risk, selecting a system tailored to specific needs, and ensuring the system meets relevant standards and approvals. It also mentions considering a manufacturer's distribution network, market share, and access to trained engineers for installation and service. Standards organizations mentioned include NFPA, UL, FM, CSFM, BSI, and VDS, with the document noting compliance with EN54 alone is not sufficient and third party approval is important.

1. System Choosing CriterionSystem Choosing Criterion
 Identify the riskIdentify the risk
 Types of Fire CLASS A,B or CTypes of Fire CLASS A,B or C
 System for your needsSystem for your needs
 Standards and ApprovalsStandards and Approvals
 Distribution NetworkDistribution Network
 International Market ShareInternational Market Share
 Trained EngineersTrained Engineers

2. Standards & ApprovalsStandards & Approvals
American Standards British Approvals European Approvals
NFPA
National Fire Protection
Association
UL
Under Writers Laboratories
FM
Factory Mutual Research
CSFM
California State Fire Marshals
EN54( Harmonised European standard)
BSI
British Standards Institute
LPCB
Loss Prevention certification Board
Only Complaince to EN54 is not acceptable
Shout have third part approval
VDS