Ngauranga Gorge, NZ -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/16/2014 -- With the recent fire at Kiwi Self storage in Kilbirnie and the massive damage and huge loss to client’s goods, the spot light has come on storage facilities and the type of fire protection systems that they have installed.

Typically self storage facilities have traditional conventional alarm systems and it’s important to understand the difference and the level of protection that the fire protection systems offer.

Fire Alarm Systems
There are two generic types of fire alarm system in use:
1. The traditional conventional alarm systems
2. The newer more advanced analogue addressable alarm systems.

Conventional Systems
Conventional systems are essentially simple switches that are either "on" or "off". They cannot distinguish between a real fire and the various non­fire phenomena that can trigger an alarm such as tobacco smoke, dust and steam. With conventional systems the control panel is only able to indicate the zone or circuit that an activated (or faulty) detector is on, they CAN NOT identify the individual device. Typically they are simple heat detectors. Conventional systems are generally a cost effective option for smaller buildings.

Analogue Addressable Systems
Analogue addressable systems have constant two­way communication between the control panel and the detectors in the field. Each detection device on an analogue addressable system has its own unique address within the system and the control panel is able to identify each device individually in the case of a fire or a fault. It is far more specific and allows firefighters to pinpoint the exact location and therefore respond to the fire quicker. The increased intelligence associated with analogue addressable systems allows for them to have greater sensitivity to fire

Store­it Storage Fire protection systems
Store­it are responsible for the storage of millions of dollars’ worth of client's goods and they take the responsibility of the storage and protection of your goods very seriously. They have taken the extra step and invested in the most advanced fire detection systems available, to ensure the best protection of their client’s goods while in storage.(http://www.store­it.co.nz/store­fire­protection­systems)

Store­it Wellington
Client’s goods are protected by the advanced Analogue Addressable Automatic Fire Alarm System, NOT the traditional Conventional alarm systems. They have installed the Pertronic F100 Analogue Addressable Automatic Fire Alarm System, to provide a Type 4 fire protection system providing the highest level of fire alarm system protection of any self storage facility in Wellington.

Store­it Lower Hutt
Client’s goods are protected by the Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems , which are widely regarded as one of the most effective and reliable methods of controlling a fire to safeguard both people and property. It provides a Type 7 fire protection system, providing the highest level of fire system protection of any self storage facility in Wellington and the Hutt Valley.

About Store­it
Store­it is a New Zealand owned and operated storage facility with locations in Wellington and Lower Hutt. The units within the facility are secure, and protected against fire with comprehensive fire protection systems. Units are available for both long term and short term storage, and there are a variety of different sized units available.(http://www.store­it.co.nz/fire­sprinkler­systems)

To learn more about Store­it’s storage fire protection systems, contact:
Phone: +64 4 4734800
Address: Wellington Storage Facility ­ Lower Tyers Road, Ngauranga Gorge
Lower Hutt Storage Facility ­ 111 Eastern Hutt Rd, Taita
Fax: (04) 4735800
Website: http://www.store­it.co.nz