The problem of choosing automatic gas fire extinguishing systems has always been quite acute. For the buyer the main criterion determining the choice of a particular system is usually its cost, then aesthetics, speed of installation, service life. Such a group of determinants can be called "cheaper, but with norms compliance". That is, the fire automatics from the fire protection means turns into a means of protection from the supervisory authorities.

No less important issues of maintenance repair and recharging/reloading of gas fire suppression units usually not bother the buyer, or they are given insufficient attention. For this reason, when after a false run, a trial run or as a result of a breakdown, there is a need for maintenance, repair and recharging/reloading of gas fire suppression units, a number of problems arise for user:

• Remoteness of the manufacturer of these units. Problem of additional expenses on transporting to the location of the manufacturer and return it back after repair;
• Absence in local region the companies that have certification, permissions and accreditation, which allows working with fire extinguishing units of this manufacturer.

When purchasing fire extinguishing units from a foreign manufacturer, the problems of maintenance and repair can be practically insoluble, due to the absence of a representation of the manufacturing company on the territory of the Russian Federation. In this case, the user will have to send the units abroad, which will entail additional costs for transportation, customs clearance or the selection of similar equipment for the replacement of fire extinguishing units.

Some of companies-manufacturers of fire extinguishing units could restrict or completely exclude the issuance of permits for carrying out any work with their equipment for third parties. Therefore, even those companies that have the appropriate licenses and technical capabilities, but haven't permits for maintenance from a particular manufacturer, can not give a guarantee for the results, and the manufacturer in turn will deny in further service for such equipment.

Thus, the user of the automatic gas fire extinguishing systems is in a situation when he is forced to send equipment to far regions, increasing transportation costs and paying for double, often triple repair costs, gas or similar equipment. Therefore, we recommend that, in selecting and purchasing gas fire extinguishing equipment, in addition to the cost and timing of installation, first of all, specify from the equipment manufacturer or the representative of the seller (service organization) such points as:

Надеемся, что данная статья поможет покупателю сделать правильный выбор производителя АУГП (оборудование, модули, МГП), исключить будущие перерасходы и получить гарантии своевременного ремонта и обслуживания имеющегося оборудования!

• The procedure, timing and cost of repair works and re-charging of units;
• Availability of any organization that has a license and permission for maintenance and repair of the equipment of a particular manufacturer located in the immediate near of the installation of the equipment;
• Presence of a representative office of the manufacturer in the territory of the Russian Federation when purchasing from a foreign manufacturer.

We hope that this article will help the buyer to make the right choice of the producer of gas fire extinguishing systems and units, exclude future overruns and get guarantees for timely repair and maintenance of existing equipment!