26/03/31: Cleanrooms place the highest demands on technology and safety—including fire protection. This isn’t just about protecting people and buildings, but also about preventing damage to costly equipment and the loss of cleanroom quality due to false alarms.
Especially in industries such as semiconductor, pharmaceutical, or medical device manufacturing, even minor water damage can have massive impacts on production and quality.
A proven solution: dry sprinkler systems combined with pre-action dry alarm valve stations.
The principle: No water in the pipes—the system is activated only in the event of a fire.

👉 Advantages:
🔹 Minimized risk of water damage
🔹 Protection of sensitive equipment
🔹 High operational reliability in critical environments

Additional safety is provided by the pre-action principle:
Water is only discharged from the sprinkler head once a fire is detected AND a sprinkler is triggered.
✔ Fewer false alarms
✔ Protection of high-value tools and processes
✔ Reliable fire suppression

Is there a catch?
Of course—it’s not possible to avoid compromises entirely:
⚠️ Delayed activation (due to physical constraints)
⚙️ Higher planning and system complexity
💰 Rising investment costs
🔧 More complex maintenance

Conclusion:
Dry sprinklers with pre-controlled dry alarm valve stations offer a strong balance between reliable fire protection and maximum safety for sensitive cleanroom technology—but not without compromises. However, a holistic approach combining technology, detection, and structural fire protection remains crucial.
💬 How do you resolve this conflict of objectives in your projects? Florian Schulz looks forward to the discussion!