Marioff HI-FOG protects historic sites from fire
HI-FOG® protects unperishable sites, the buildings as well as the precious items from fire. You find the HI-FOG firefighting system in:
Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris
Notre-Dame Cathedral, built between the 12th and 14th centuries, is one of France's oldest Gothic cathedrals. This architectural masterpiece, with its pointed arches, stained glass windows and ribbed vaults, houses an important collection of religious and historical artefacts.
In 1991, the cathedral was recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of Paris's most famous and beloved monuments.
In April 2019, a devastating fire caused severe damage to the building, including the destruction of the medieval roof structure and its emblematic spire.
The public was able to see the vast restoration project when it opened for public on December 8, 2024. The project was conducted under the supervision of the public institution Rebuilding Notre-Dame de Paris.
Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is the first cathedral in France to be equipped with a high-pressure water mist system.
Marioff designed and implemented the high-pressure water mist fire-fighting system, which protects the entire structure: the spire stool, the 2 arms of the north and south transept, the nave and the choir.
It is particularly well-suited to heritage buildings such as Notre-Dame because of its discretion and effectiveness.
In the event of fire, the fire detection system automatically triggers our HI-FOG system: pump units located in the basement of the Soufflot cellar start up to feed nozzles in the area concerned, enabling the diffusion of a fine mist of water.
Thanks to its micro-droplets, the HI-FOG system smothers the fire, significantly reduces the temperature, and thus prevents the fire from spreading, while minimizing the amount of water on the vaults, enabling emergency services to intervene in complete safety.
It also contributes to the preservation of the monument.
The modular and compact features of the Marioff solution, combined with the expertise of our operational teams, enable us to meet all the challenges presented by the architecture of this extraordinary heritage site.
Teylers Museum, located in Haarlem, Netherlands, opened to the public in 1784. For centuries, this “Museum of Wonder” has been a hub for the exquisite and the strange, from art and fossils to imaginative contraptions and precious books. It is the oldest museum in the Netherlands, and a Dutch heritage site. The Oval room, the historical center of the museum, stands as a stunning example of neoclassical architecture. Over the years, there have been several extensions, each designed with the sensibilities of their day.
The historical significance of the site meant that the fire protection solution had to be implemented with utmost care, complying with all local regulations while serving the needs of each unique space.
Marioff partner FireX, developed and implemented the HI-FOG fire protection solution fed by an MSPU2 pump. The system was implemented with the ability to control fires locally. It will protect the art and book collections, instruments, coins and other precious items from already from the 18th century. The high-pressure water mist system uses less water than a traditional sprinkler system, which minimizes damage in the event of a fire. The water is transported through small pipes that were retrofitted specifically for the site, and the system’s sprinklers were selected for their ability to blend seamlessly into the historic interiors.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the largest Neo-Gothic style Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States and one of New York City’s most famous buildings. Construction of the cathedral began in 1858, and it was opened after 29 years of work in 1887.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York, USA, is protected by HI-FOG system.
The HI-FOG water mist fire protection system was chosen to avoid the water damage risk of a conventional sprinkler system. "Protecting irreplaceable assets in the heritage site, HI-FOG offers fast control and fire suppression capabilities, while also minimizing the structural impact of the system’s installation in this historic building”, says Kate Monaghan from St. Patrick's Cathedral.
As a permanent location for Oracle’s Cloud Sales Center in Amsterdam, Oracle has chosen a heritage building turned into the Oracle office. 450 employees work in the prestigious old warehouse (6340 m2) at the Nieuwevaart in Amsterdam, located in the UNESCO monument, which is awarded as an inner circle of the city of Amsterdam.
The heritage building turned into the Oracle office is protected against fire with HI-FOG.
The Cloud Sales Center plays an important role in expanding Oracle's cloud business. The opening of the Cloud Sales Center and the recruitment of 400 new cloud sales professionals in the Netherlands follows a multi-billion-dollar investment in developing the most complete portfolio of cloud computing services. The scope contains five floors office space design based on VdS OH1 including the HI-FOG water mist monitoring system and fire detection, supplied by the FireX partner.
