On the Big Island of Hawaii, a high value log constructed residence presented a complex fire protection challenge. Located in an area where fire response could take more than thirty minutes, the property carried a Public Protection Classification rating of ten. The insurer, AIG Private Client Select, required active fire suppression as a condition of coverage.
A traditional sprinkler system under NFPA 13D would have demanded a one thousand five hundred gallon storage tank and a dedicated pump, taking up valuable space and adding both cost and visual intrusion. The homeowners, investing in a property worth over fifteen million dollars, needed a system that would protect without compromising design or lifestyle.
Automist provided the ideal alternative. The system connects directly to the domestic water supply, removing the need for tanks, pumps, or large pipework. Its intelligent nozzles, mounted discreetly on the wall, activate within seconds of detecting a fire and release a precise, high pressure mist that cools and controls flames while using a fraction of the water of a traditional sprinkler.
This approach made full fire protection possible even in a remote location with limited water infrastructure. It also avoided the extensive mechanical equipment that would have disrupted the interior architecture and the views the homeowners cherished. Because Automist requires only a compact pump module and standard domestic pressure, it was installed cleanly within the existing utility space, preserving both form and function.
For the owners, the result was peace of mind without compromise. The system delivered a code compliant, insurer approved level of protection in a location where conventional systems could not. Automist proved that intelligent design and effective fire safety can coexist beautifully, even at the edge of the Pacific.
