David N. Holst, Department Manager, Plumbing and Fire Protection, Bala Consulting Engineers, Inc., Philadelphia

Computer Fire

Fire-protection design for computer rooms doesn't need to be an expensive guessing game. But it's true that when companies attempt to protect these most valuable electronic assets, the stakes are higher and the fire-protection systems become more complex and costly. For example, in most cases, the conventional wet sprinkler system plays only a secondary role.