Fire Protection for Automated Warehouses
- Chang Robotics
- May 22
- 1 min read
Automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) are becoming standard in modern warehouses, but they introduce fire protection challenges that current codes don't fully address. Higher storage densities, greater storage heights, and limited firefighter access are just a few of the concerns.
The NFPA Fire Protection Research Foundation partnered with Summit Fire Consulting to study the ASRS landscape, identify where fire protection guidance exists, and map the gaps. The study was guided by a panel of industry subject matter experts.
Our VP of Engineering, Philip Blackwelder, served on the research panel, providing expertise on the types of ASRS systems in the market and the fire protection challenges each presents. Philip also authored a whitepaper that goes in-depth on this topic titled Fireproofing the Next-Gen Warehouse. Our CTO, Ross Barnard, also contributed to the project.
Find the full NFPA report here or below:
The gap analysis on ASRS fire protection is exactly what the industry needs—especially the limited firefighter access issue. I've been using https://aiphototemplate.com
Interesting that the study specifically mapped gaps in current codes for taller ASRS racks. I've been using https://banana-nano.co
It’s striking how ASRS heights and density are outpacing code updates—makes you wonder how many facilities are operating in a blind spot. I’ve been digging into this with https://fruit-love-island.com
The gap between ASRS growth and code guidance is exactly what keeps me up at night—I've been digging into https://makerworld.pro
Interesting that the study specifically maps where current codes fall short on ASRS fire protection—those higher storage densities really do change the risk profile. I've been using https://crealitycloud.org