Also, the staff tend not to know what to do if the equipment needs to be activated. For example, a Halon discharge is so powerful, it can destroy documents stored adjacent to the Halon nozzle. Re-evaluate your systems continually. Ban smoking in the collections area. Also, check where the smoking area is in relation to your precious materials.
Some extinguishers are too heavy for staff to lift easily.
Make sure your staff know how to use extinguishers. Schedule regular drills to make sure your staff are knowledgeable. Keep collection storage areas locked and restrict access. Make sure you monitor researchers while they are working. Implement sign-in procedures, provide lockers for researchers' equipment, and check the researchers material when they leave.