Namsos Health Centre is a municipal nursing home in Namsos municipality, Norway, comprising a total area of approximately 9,000 m²  distributed across five wings and four storeys . The building complex accommodates 97 nursing home beds  and places high demands on safety and reliable operation. A fire safety report prepared for Namsos Health Centre recommended the installation of an automatic fire suppression system to address identified non-conformities. Due to limited availa

We are pleased to share that the new Water Mist Guide  from the International Water Mist Association (IWMA) is now available. This guide provides a clear and accessible introduction to water mist technology—what it is, how it works, and where it can be used. It also explains key system types, standards, and typical applications across residential, commercial, industrial, and marine environments. Whether you are a designer, consultant, installer, or simply interested in moder

One of Norway’s most exclusive residential projects demanded next-generation fire protection. Prevent Systems low pressure water mist system has been installed at Vannkunsten Syd in Bjørvika, Oslo. With our PrevPex pipe-in pipe system embedded in concrete, installation time becomes faster, cost-efficient, and easier to integrate – without compromising safety. When technical installations are embedded in concrete, they should be installed as exchangeable. The PrevPex system is

The Green HVAC research project  has recently published the report “Greenhouse Gas Assessment of Fire Suppression Systems” . The report was prepared by Multiconsult  and compares greenhouse gas emissions from different automatic fire suppression systems in a typical office building of approximately 3,350 m² GFA , distributed over four floors. The following solutions are assessed: Conventional sprinkler Optimized sprinkler Low-pressure water mist High-pressure water mist All s

This project highlights the importance of quality products and strong partnerships in overcoming challenges and delivering outstanding results. Mental Health Hospital in Bexhill, South East England. Background IPS Flow Systems proudly supports Orange Fire Protection Group, one of our valued customers, by supplying them withhigh-quality products for a wide range of fire suppression projects. For this particular venture, KIER Group engagedOrange Fire Protection Group to deliver

500 apartments protected with Prevent Systems low pressure water mist. The project was developed by Stor-Oslo Eiendom AS. Brødfabrikken in Oslo. Do you want to find out more about water mist?