Ceasefire Gaseous & Specialist Fire Suppression Systems
NPHS supplies and installs Ceasefire specialist fire suppression systems for electrical panels, server equipment, machinery, commercial kitchens and other high-value or enclosed risks where targeted automatic protection is required.
Depending on the application, Ceasefire systems can use clean gaseous agents, CO₂, water mist or wet chemical suppression. NPHS can review the hazard and advise which system route is suitable before design and installation begins.
What is a Ceasefire fire suppression system?
Ceasefire manufactures specialist automatic fire suppression systems for applications where conventional building-wide sprinklers may not provide the most appropriate form of protection.
The existing NPHS page focused on protecting valuable equipment and areas where water exposure, rapid fire development or difficult access can create additional risks. That remains central to the Ceasefire proposition. Depending on the application, the range includes clean-agent and CO₂ systems for electrical and enclosed equipment, direct and indirect heat-sensing tube systems, and specialist water mist or wet chemical suppression for commercial kitchens. Many of these systems are designed to act locally at the protected hazard rather than suppressing fire across an entire building. This can make them particularly useful for equipment cabinets, control panels, server racks, machinery and other defined risk areas. NPHS can assess the hazard before recommending the appropriate Ceasefire system. Explore commercial fire suppression options →
Gaseous, clean-agent and specialist Ceasefire systems
The legacy NPHS page grouped all Ceasefire protection under “gaseous suppression”. The current range is wider, so system selection should begin with the protected hazard rather than the agent name.Clean-agent systems
Ceasefire supplies fluoroketone-based clean-agent systems including FK-5-1-12 for suitable enclosed electrical and high-value equipment risks. Clean agents are electrically non-conductive and leave no solid or liquid residue after discharge, which can make them suitable for sensitive equipment.CO₂ systems
Ceasefire also manufactures high-pressure CO₂ variants for defined enclosed applications. CO₂ requires careful assessment because life-safety, enclosure, ventilation and access arrangements are critical to system design and safe operation.Kitchen suppression
Commercial kitchen protection uses specialist systems designed around cooking oils, appliances, hoods, plenums and ducts. Ceasefire’s current UK range includes water mist and wet chemical kitchen suppression systems rather than treating kitchen protection as a gaseous application.Where can Ceasefire systems be used?
The current NPHS page highlights a broad range of risks. Ceasefire’s own current application range includes electrical panels, server racks, manufacturing equipment, battery banks, fume hoods, kitchens, CNC machinery and other enclosed or high-value hazards.
Fume hoods
Targeted automatic protection can be considered for enclosed laboratory and process equipment where a local fire could develop quickly.
Commercial kitchens
Specialist kitchen suppression protects defined cooking appliances, extraction hoods and related fire hazards.
Battery equipment
Battery banks and associated electrical equipment require project-specific assessment of the battery technology, enclosure and fire strategy.
Server equipment
Clean-agent systems can help protect sensitive electronic equipment where avoiding water and residue is an important objective.
Electrical panels
Heat-sensing tube systems can detect and suppress a developing fire close to its source inside suitable electrical enclosures.
Manufacturing
Local automatic suppression can protect defined machinery, process equipment and enclosed industrial hazards.
Fire suppression for high-risk cooking environments
Commercial kitchens combine high cooking temperatures, oils, grease, gas or electrical appliances and extraction systems, so fire suppression needs to be designed specifically around the cooking hazard.
The existing NPHS page correctly identifies kitchens as one of the principal Ceasefire applications, but the current system range should be described more precisely than the old “gaseous” wording. Ceasefire currently offers specialist kitchen suppression using water mist and wet chemical technologies. Depending on the selected system, protection can cover:- Cooking appliances
- Extraction hoods
- Plenum areas
- Ductwork
- Associated fuel or electrical shutdown interfaces
- Manual and automatic system activation
How a Ceasefire kitchen suppression system is arranged
The existing NPHS page includes a useful Ceasefire system diagram showing the principal components used in a typical commercial kitchen installation. Depending on the selected system, these can include a suppression-agent container, dedicated pipework, heat detection, control equipment, discharge nozzles and manual activation. The system is designed around the actual cooking line and extraction arrangement rather than being treated as a generic building-wide suppression system. Automatic detection initiates suppression when the applicable fire conditions are reached. Suitable interfaces can also shut down gas or electrical cooking equipment where this forms part of the agreed design.
Protecting electrical infrastructure without water damage
The original NPHS page places strong emphasis on equipment where water or residue could cause additional damage after a fire. Ceasefire’s CQRS range uses heat-sensitive detection tubing for protection inside suitable electrical panels and enclosed equipment. The tubing can run close to the likely points of ignition. Depending on whether the system is configured as direct or indirect discharge, activation either releases agent through the sensing tube itself or triggers discharge through separate nozzles. Available Ceasefire system variants currently include clean-agent FK systems, CO₂ and other extinguishing technologies for different applications. This type of local automatic suppression can be considered for server racks, electrical panels, control cabinets, CNC machinery, generators and other defined equipment hazards. Server room and data centre fire suppression →How Ceasefire automatic suppression works
The exact activation arrangement depends on the product, but Ceasefire systems are designed around rapid local detection and automatic response.1. Detect
Heat-sensitive tubing or another approved detection arrangement is positioned around the protected risk. For CQRS systems, Ceasefire states that the sensing tube reacts when exposed to the applicable fire temperature or flame.2. Trigger
Activation of the detection arrangement opens or triggers the extinguishing system. Direct systems discharge through the ruptured sensing tube, while indirect systems use a separate discharge network and nozzles.3. Suppress
The selected extinguishing agent is released into the defined risk area. The agent, quantity, discharge arrangement and system design must all suit the hazard being protected.What standards apply to gaseous and specialist suppression?
The applicable standard depends on the actual Ceasefire product and suppression technology. For fixed gaseous extinguishing systems, BS EN 15004-1:2024 is the current general British Standard covering design, installation, testing, maintenance and safety. Agent-specific parts of the BS EN 15004 series may also apply. Commercial kitchen suppression follows a different standards and certification route. Ceasefire’s current kitchen products include systems certified or approved against standards such as LPS 1223, UL 300 and EN 17446, depending on the system selected. Ceasefire CQRS in-panel systems also carry product-specific certifications and approvals, including LPCB certification under LPS 1666 for applicable variants. NPHS can review the relevant evidence during system selection rather than assuming one standard applies to every Ceasefire product.| Application | Typical evidence or reference |
|---|---|
| Gaseous total-flooding systems | BS EN 15004-1:2024 and applicable agent-specific requirements. |
| Commercial kitchen suppression | Product-specific testing and certification such as LPS 1223, UL 300 and EN 17446 where applicable. |
| In-panel suppression | Ceasefire product certification and tested application limits, including applicable LPS 1666 variants. |
| Project design | Fire strategy, hazard assessment, manufacturer design manual and agreed interfaces. |
System certification and standards should be checked against the exact Ceasefire product proposed for the project.
How NPHS delivers Ceasefire suppression projects
NPHS can become involved during early specification, after a suppression system has already been identified, or where an existing installation needs inspection or maintenance.Risk review
Identify the protected equipment or process, fire hazard, enclosure, ventilation and operating environment.System selection
Select the appropriate Ceasefire product, extinguishing agent, detection method and discharge arrangement.Design coordination
Coordinate suppression equipment, detection, pipework, nozzles, shutdowns and fire alarm interfaces.Installation & commissioning
Install the agreed system, test the applicable functions and provide commissioning documentation.Maintenance
Provide planned inspection, servicing and remedial support for suitable installed systems.Ceasefire inspection and maintenance
Specialist suppression equipment should remain accessible, correctly configured and maintained throughout its working life. The exact servicing requirements depend on the system type, extinguishing agent, pressure vessels, detection tubing, discharge nozzles, controls and shutdown interfaces. Changes to electrical equipment, kitchen appliances, extraction layouts or protected machinery can also affect whether the original suppression design remains appropriate. NPHS can inspect and maintain suitable specialist suppression systems and identify defects or changes requiring further review. Fire suppression system maintenance →Agent & cylinder+
Check applicable pressure vessels, extinguishing agent condition, indicators and associated components.
Detection+
Inspect heat-sensing tube, detectors or other activation components for condition and correct routing.
Discharge system+
Check nozzles, pipework and discharge routes against the protected hazard and original design.
Interfaces+
Review applicable alarms, gas shut-off, electrical shutdown and other system interfaces.
Documentation+
Record inspection findings, defects, changes and recommended remedial work.
Need fire suppression for a kitchen, panel or critical asset?
Send NPHS the equipment details, drawings, kitchen layout, fire strategy or information you currently have. We can review the hazard and advise whether a Ceasefire clean-agent, gaseous, kitchen or specialist local suppression system is suitable for the application.Ceasefire suppression FAQs
What types of Ceasefire fire suppression system does NPHS install?
Ceasefire manufactures a wide range of specialist systems including clean-agent and CO₂ suppression for electrical and enclosed equipment, in-panel heat-sensing tube systems, and dedicated water mist or wet chemical suppression systems for commercial kitchens. NPHS can review the application and advise which system route is suitable.
Is Ceasefire suitable for electrical panels?
Ceasefire’s CQRS systems are specifically developed for enclosed equipment such as electrical panels and control cabinets. Heat-sensitive tubing can provide local automatic detection and suppression close to the likely fire source.
Can Ceasefire protect server equipment?
Suitable clean-agent systems can be considered for server racks, electrical cabinets and other sensitive electronic equipment where residue and water exposure are important concerns. Wider server rooms and data centres require a project-specific fire suppression strategy.
Does Ceasefire use gaseous agents in commercial kitchens?
Ceasefire’s current commercial kitchen range uses specialist water mist and wet chemical suppression rather than treating kitchen protection as a gaseous system. The selected system is designed around cooking appliances, hoods, plenums and extraction ducts.
What standard applies to gaseous fire suppression?
BS EN 15004-1:2024 provides the current general British Standard for fixed gas extinguishing systems. Additional agent-specific requirements, manufacturer evidence and project-specific safety considerations may also apply.
Can NPHS maintain an existing Ceasefire system?
NPHS can inspect and maintain suitable specialist suppression systems where the installed product, extinguishing agent, design information and servicing requirements can be established.