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Take care that heat-activated sprinkler heads are sensitive to the right
temperature, that smoke detectors work properly in high temperatures,
and that clean agent systems can achieve the required gas
concentrations at high temperatures.
“Intermediate” sprinklers may do the job. They are rated for maximum
ceiling temperatures of 150 °F and activate between 175 and 225 °F—
well outside normal temperature ranges in hot aisles.
NFPA 13 rates sprinklers according to activation temperature and
maximum ceiling temperature. For the high temperatures in a hot-aisle
environment, intermediate sprinklers are probably appropriate. Table
source: NFPA 13
Smoke detectors and high temperatures
Extreme temperatures can impact the effectiveness of smoke detectors.
Where temperatures are expected to be colder than 32 °F or hotter than
100 °F, NFPA 72 requires smoke detectors to be specifically rated for the
conditions. Because hot aisles routinely have temperatures above this
range, rated detectors are needed.