SYSTEMS DESIGNED AROUND YOUR BUILDING'S RISK
We plan detection, evacuation and automation as one fire strategy for industrial sites, hotels, shopping centres, healthcare buildings and campuses.
EVERY FACILITY HAS A DIFFERENT FIRE RISK
The same equipment list will not suit every site. Ceiling height, airflow, fire load, operations and evacuation arrangements are assessed together.
Production facilities
Logistics centres
Healthcare buildings
DIFFERENT BUILDINGS, THE SAME ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
Our work is not limited to these three examples.
We plan detection around the building's use, evacuation arrangements and risk, rather than its name alone.
DETECTION FOR CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTS
High ceilings, dust, air movement and early-warning requirements call for a solution selected around the site's risk.
Detects smoke along an optical beam across large, hard-to-reach spaces.
Warehouses, hangars, sports halls and high production spaces
Coded dual wavelengths help distinguish smoke from environmental interference.
Atria, terminals, high warehouses and large industrial spaces
Monitors temperature along dusty, damp or hard-to-reach cable routes.
Conveyors, cable trays, tunnels and car parks
Continuously samples air to detect low concentrations of smoke at an early stage.
Data centres, clean rooms, archives and critical laboratories
Detects smoke along an optical beam across large, hard-to-reach spaces.
Where is it used? Warehouses, hangars, sports halls and high production spaces
TS EN 54-12
Coded dual wavelengths help distinguish smoke from environmental interference.
Where is it used? Atria, terminals, high warehouses and large industrial spaces
TS EN 54-12
Monitors temperature along dusty, damp or hard-to-reach cable routes.
Where is it used? Conveyors, cable trays, tunnels and car parks
TS EN 54-22
Continuously samples air to detect low concentrations of smoke at an early stage.
Where is it used? Data centres, clean rooms, archives and critical laboratories
TS EN 54-20
FIRE SAFETY AUTOMATION
See how detection, location identification, security monitoring, building controls and evacuation work together.
Functions are determined by the building's fire strategy, mechanical and electrical designs, and applicable regulatory requirements.
GAS AND FLAME DETECTION
We monitor combustible or toxic gases, oxygen levels and open-flame risks using suitable field detection equipment.
A STANDARDS-BASED PROCESS
We consider the relevant standards throughout design, installation and site testing.
Risk and fire scenarios are planned, then alarm, fault and control functions are tested on site and handed over with records.
Building size, continuity of operations, control requirements, existing cabling and maintenance arrangements all influence system selection.
| Comparison | ConventionalZone-based system | AddressableLarge and complex buildings | Wireless addressableAddressable devices with radio communication |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical application | Small offices, shops, pharmacies and businesses with a straightforward layout | Factories, warehouses, hotels, hospitals, shopping centres and campuses | Historic and occupied buildings, refurbishments and temporary spaces |
| Where is the alarm? | The panel identifies the zone that raised the alarm. | The panel identifies the device that raised the alarm and its location. | The panel identifies the wireless device that raised the alarm and its location. |
| Which device activated? | The panel does not identify each device; the zone must be checked on site. | Each device is identified at the panel by its name and location. | Each wireless device is identified at the panel by its name and location. |
| How is it connected? | Each zone connects to the panel on its own cable circuit. | Devices communicate with the panel over an addressable loop. | Devices communicate by radio; a gateway connects to the panel. |
| How are faults located? | The panel identifies the affected zone; the faulty device is located on site. | The panel identifies the faulty or disconnected device directly. | The panel reports device faults, connection status and battery condition. |
| Controlling other systems | Basic relay and module arrangements support a limited range of functions. | Lifts, doors, smoke extraction and voice alarm systems can be controlled through detailed cause-and-effect scenarios. | Wireless devices can participate in the addressable panel's control scenarios. |
| Future expansion | A new area may require a new zone circuit and cabling. | New devices can be added to a loop where spare capacity is available. | New devices can be added where radio coverage and gateway capacity allow. |
| Design considerations | Zones and the cable route for each zone are planned. | Loop routing, device capacity and fault isolation are planned together. | Radio coverage, signal quality and battery maintenance are planned. |
Small offices, shops, pharmacies and businesses with a straightforward layout
Factories, warehouses, hotels, hospitals, shopping centres and campuses
The panel identifies the zone that raised the alarm.
The panel identifies the device that raised the alarm and its location.
The panel does not identify each device; the zone must be checked on site.
Each device is identified at the panel by its name and location.
Each zone connects to the panel on its own cable circuit.
Devices communicate with the panel over an addressable loop.
The panel identifies the affected zone; the faulty device is located on site.
The panel identifies the faulty or disconnected device directly.
Basic relay and module arrangements support a limited range of functions.
Lifts, doors, smoke extraction and voice alarm systems can be controlled through detailed cause-and-effect scenarios.
A new area may require a new zone circuit and cabling.
New devices can be added to a loop where spare capacity is available.
Zones and the cable route for each zone are planned.
Loop routing, device capacity and fault isolation are planned together.
For homes: Domestic smoke alarms may be considered instead of a central panel for homes and small independent spaces. The appropriate solution depends on building type and regulatory requirements.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions about system selection, operation and the integration of gas detection.
A conventional panel identifies the zone in alarm; the activated device is located on site. An addressable panel identifies the device in alarm or fault with its configured location. Selection depends on building size, control requirements, continuity of operations and project conditions.
A correctly designed system continues operating on monitored backup batteries when mains power fails. Battery capacity is calculated from device count, standby and alarm loads, relevant standards and the fire strategy. Power and battery faults are reported separately at the panel.
Steam, dust, cooking aerosols, exhaust fumes, strong airflow, contamination or unsuitable detector selection can cause false alarms. Appropriate smoke, heat or multi-sensor detection, correct positioning, suitable panel settings and regular maintenance reduce the risk.
Yes. Professional gas transmitters and flame detectors can connect to a gas control panel or suitable fire alarm module through 4-20 mA, monitored relays or manufacturer-approved interfaces. The design depends on device and panel compatibility.
Combustible gases such as methane and LPG can be monitored in %LEL; toxic gases such as CO, H2S and NH3 in ppm; and oxygen in %Vol. The sensor technology and measurement range must suit each target gas.
Gas and flame devices are tested at commissioning and subsequently according to the manufacturer's instructions and the site's risk plan. Functional tests check sensor and alarm operation; gas detector calibration checks measurement accuracy. Results are recorded.
A FIRE STRATEGY FOR YOUR FACILITY
Let us assess your building, operational risks and integration requirements together on site.