The normal smoke detector system cannot function effectively under extremely cold conditions. This leaves cold storage facilities vulnerable to undetected smoke and fires. The same applies for the conventional sprinkler system which will simply not be able to operate under such conditions. Plastics, food wrapping, and foam are all highly flammable materials. Electric sparks and lighting are two of the causes for fires in cold storage facilities. The ideal smoke detector system for a cold storage facility will be one of the aspirating types as provided by VESDA. This type of smoke detector system has been designed for installment in cold storage areas and can provide early warnings of smoke. It includes LaserPlus detecting units placed in sample pipes, which can handle the cold temperatures. As such IDtek installs the aspirating types rather than conventional smoke detectors in cold storage facilities.