Fire Protection for Data Centers
Fire Protection for Data Centers
Wednesday, September 24 | 1 PM (ET)
As data centers continue to evolve in size, density, and complexity, so do the fire protection challenges they present. This free 60-minute session explores how emerging technologies, changing facility designs, and evolving operational demands are reshaping the fire risks in these mission-critical environments. We will examine the unique hazards associated with modern data centers – including high electrical loads, advanced cooling strategies, energy storage systems, and modular designs – and discuss how these factors impact detection, suppression, and code compliance. Attendees will gain insights in applying relevant codes and standards (including NFPA 75, NFPA 76, and NFDPA 855) and addressing business continuity considerations. Case studies and lessons learned illustrate best practices for mitigating risk while supporting uptime and operational efficiency.
Presenter:
Jacqueline Wilmot | Directory of Industry Relations | Brooks Safety Solutions
Jacqueline Wilmot, is a licensed Fire Protection Engineer and Director of Industry Relations at Brooks Safety Solutions. Prior to joining Brooks Safety Solutions, Jacqueline was a project manager for 5 years at the Fire Protection Research Foundation, NFPA’s research affiliate, where she facilitated research projects and programs. Jacqueline developed technical and financial support for projects to meet budgetary and program objectives. She is a content creator and disseminated and communicated Research Foundation projects. Jacqueline was a Senior Engineer at NFPA for 7 years where she was a staff liaison to several NFPA codes and standards in the Fire Protection and Building Life Safety Division. Before her time at NFPA, Jacqueline provided her expertise in the nuclear industry where she conducted fire code conformance reviews, fire risk evaluations, engineering evaluations at EPM.
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