Capitol Fire Sprinkler recently announced the completion of a fire sprinkler installation at Fresh Direct’s warehouse in the Bronx, New York, located at 2 St. Anne Avenue.
The project encompassed a specialized fire sprinkler system design for a 1,500-square-foot section with a 35-foot-high ceiling.
The facility features a dual-level automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), which integrates automated guided robots to manage products efficiently.
ASRS systems, while improving storage density and operational speed, present fire suppression challenges due to compact storage of products in plastic, open-top containers.
The new fire sprinkler system is designed to address these unique risks.
ASRS technology has become prevalent as it optimizes storage and retrieval processes in densely packed configurations.
However, this setup limits aisle access and poses potential challenges for fire containment.
Capitol Fire Sprinkler designed the system to include both in-rack and ceiling sprinklers, adapted specifically to ASRS layouts to enhance fire response capabilities within Fresh Direct’s storage configurations.
The ASRS configuration at Fresh Direct’s Bronx facility required careful planning to ensure that fire suppression could be executed effectively in the event of an emergency.
By incorporating in-rack and ceiling sprinkler solutions, Capitol Fire Sprinkler aimed to meet the facility’s fire safety requirements and enhance overall protection in a confined area.
Capitol Fire Sprinkler completed the installation while Fresh Direct continued its 24/7 operations, demonstrating a coordinated approach to ensure uninterrupted service.
The narrow work area and the high-ceiling design required meticulous planning for safe, efficient installation.
Adam Levine, President of Capitol Fire Sprinkler, said: “Our mission is to deliver high-quality fire protection solutions that align with our clients’ needs and budgets.
“We are proud to have partnered with Fresh Direct on this unique project!”
Engineering Manager Mike Ward explained the importance of detailed planning: “It was essential for us to develop a detailed strategy that allowed our team to install a fire sprinkler system at a 35-foot height within confined spaces without interrupting operations or damaging sensitive equipment.
“We took extra precautions to anticipate potential challenges and address them proactively.”
The project highlights Capitol Fire Sprinkler’s approach to addressing fire safety in modern, high-density logistics facilities like Fresh Direct’s Bronx warehouse.
The customized fire suppression system is designed to align with the unique safety needs of facilities using automated storage systems, which can restrict access during fire emergencies.
With ASRS configurations reducing aisle space and posing new challenges for fire response teams, Capitol Fire Sprinkler’s design addresses the requirement for comprehensive fire suppression tailored to dense, automated storage facilities.
Capitol Fire Sprinkler announced the successful installation of a specialized fire sprinkler system at Fresh Direct’s Bronx, New York, warehouse, located at 2 St. Anne Avenue.
The project involved designing and installing 208 sprinklers for a 1,500-square-foot area with 35-foot-high ceilings and an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS).
This system required both in-rack and ceiling sprinklers to mitigate fire risks associated with ASRS technology, which increases efficiency but restricts access.
Capitol Fire Sprinkler’s President, Adam Levine, and Engineering Manager, Mike Ward, highlighted the strategic planning needed to install the system without disrupting Fresh Direct’s continuous operations.
