>>The design team are considering whether or not to install a fire suppression system into the strong room now or at a later date. <<
I would highly recommend that the fire suppression (and any other planned security systems) be installed during the original construction. Retro-fitting a fire suppression system into a pre-existing structure or area can be very very expensive. If you are building a new facility let me recommend that you also investigate the following company
http://www.firelock.com I believe that they may have constructed some facilities in the UK.
The person to contact is Mr. Hugh Smith [log in to unmask] He is very knowledgeable about protection of all sorts of historical material
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Peter A. Kurilecz CRM, CA
Richmond, Va
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