Clean agent fire suppression systems using Novec 1230 (also known as Fluoro‑K®, FK‑5‑1‑12) provide advanced, eco-conscious protection for sensitive environments. This next-generation agent rapidly extinguishes fires by absorbing heat and disrupting the combustion chain reaction—without damaging equipment, leaving residue, or depleting the ozone layer, and with a short atmospheric lifetime .
Kidde Fire Protection’s Novec 1230 systems (ECS™, ADS™, ECS‑500™, etc.) are UL-listed, FM-approved, and EPA-listed, designed for total‑flood coverage in rooms where water suppression isn’t suitable . The ADS™ delivery platform employs a piston-flow method to achieve high agent flow rates—2.5–3× faster than standard systems—enabling longer pipe runs using smaller-diameter piping. Cylinders are transported as pressurized liquids (≈25 bar super-pressure) and vaporize upon discharge, typically dispersing within 10 seconds. The agent is electrically non‑conductive, non‑toxic (per NFPA 2001), and safe for occupied spaces, preserving visibility and respiratory safety during activation.
Ideal for data centers, telecom rooms, museums, archives, and critical infrastructure, Kidde’s Novec 1230 systems ensure minimal downtime and cleanup. They deliver rapid extinguishment within seconds and are ventilated post-discharge to resume normal operations immediately .
BFS has proudly been an authorized distributor of Kidde Fire Protection since 1993, bringing you world-class Novec 1230 clean agent solutions. Leveraging Kidde’s innovative, environmentally responsible technology and our decades of local expertise, we provide design, installation, and maintenance services for reliable, people-safe, and efficient fire protection in the most demanding environments.