Electrical panels become fire hazards when they can’t handle the voltage flowing through them. Age, damage, corrosion or faulty installation can compromise the effectiveness of electrical panels and turn them into fire hazards
Electrical fires are incredibly challenging to handle. Once started, and if left unattended, their effects are devastating. It is very difficult to identify early signs of an electrical system failure and therefore the risk exposure to an electrical fire is typically greater when compared to other fire types
Most Common Causes of Electrical Fires
Wire Fatigue
Component Fatigue
Overloaded Circuits
Incorrect Installation
Loose Connections
Lack of Maintenance
Electrical Surge
Insulation damage due to rodents
Most Common Causes of Fire in Server Racks
Defective components
Fluctuating power supply
Failure of exhaust fans
Human errors: smoking in the EDP & server room
Repair work without adequate precautions in vicinity of server rack / room
According to the National Fire Protection Association, every year there were approximately 209 structural fires that originated in electronic equipment rooms, such as server rooms.