London – October 16, 2026 -- The global data center fire detection and suppression market will grow from USD 4.47 billion in 2025 to USD 10.35 billion by 2035, an 8.75% CAGR, according to a new DC Market Insights report updated Oct. 12, 2026.
Higher rack densities, lithium-ion battery systems and tighter rules on clean agents are changing fire protection design across hyperscale, colocation, enterprise and edge facilities, the report states.
New-build capacity supports USD 2.95 billion in annual spending
New capacity additions of about 12.0 GW a year support roughly USD 2.95 billion of new-build fire protection spending. Inspection, testing and maintenance services are projected to reach USD 2.66 billion by 2035, creating a recurring revenue stream beyond equipment sales.
Water mist and hybrid systems head for USD 1.14 billion
Water mist and hybrid suppression systems are projected to reach USD 1.14 billion by 2035. PFAS and HFC restrictions are tightening the clean-agent supply environment and increasing interest in alternative suppression technologies. The result is a broader mix of water mist, hybrid and alternative clean-agent approaches, backed by recurring inspection and testing programs that verify system readiness.
Lithium-ion batteries create new detection requirements
Lithium-ion UPS and rack battery deployments create new detection needs because thermal runaway can develop differently from conventional electrical fires. Off-gas sensing, localized protection and revised suppression strategies are gaining importance in rooms holding large battery energy inventories.
In July 2026, FM revised Data Sheet 5-32 for data centers and advised against clean-agent systems for rack lithium-ion battery units above 20 kWh.
North America holds 40% of 2025 market value
The 2025 regional split was North America 40%, Asia Pacific 28%, Europe 23.5%, Middle East and Africa 4.3% and Latin America 4.2%. The report attributes regional differences to hyperscale investment, AI adoption, installed capacity, power availability, local supply chains and the timing of construction or retrofit projects.
Johnson Controls launches workstations supporting 250,000 devices
In August 2026, Johnson Controls launched Simplex Incident Manager and Autocall Fire Site Administrator workstations for large facilities, including data centers, with support for up to 250,000 devices.
The report profiles Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Siemens Smart Infrastructure, Minimax Viking Group, Halma, Hochiki, Fike, Victaulic, Wagner Group, Securiton, Firetrace International and APi Group. It segments the market by system type, offering and data center type.