Case story | SEM-SAFE® high-pressure water mist system Katriina Hospital in Finland Protecting life with SEM-SAFE® high-pressure water mist system for fir fighting Danfoss Fire Safety A/S Katriina Hospital is a medium-size hospital owned by and located in the City of Vantaa, the fourth largest city in Finland. This hospital consists of eight patient wards, a daytime operating facility and a geriatric outpatient clinic. The hospital also houses the Katriina Health Center for the area residents. History The original wing of the hospital was commissioned in 1959. The municipal nursing home, Katriinakoti, started its operations then, and had its name changed to Katriina Hospital in 1969. The hospital was expanded with a new wing in 1979-1980 and underwent major renovation works in 1991-1994 and in 2005. In 2010-2011, the hospital was fitted with SEM-SAFE® high-pressure water mist system for fire fighting from Danfoss. Building description The hospital consists of two separate buildings connected by a multi-level walkway. The old building has three stories and a basement, and is constructed of cast concrete walls and ceilings. The new building, consisting of four stories and a service basement, is made of bricks and mortar. The total combined floor area of the hospital is 12,700 m². www.semsafe.danfoss.com
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