The Benefits of Wireless Fire Systems
When wireless fire detectors were first introduced in the 1980s, short battery life and weak radio signals meant they were deemed an unreliable fire safety option. This has changed in recent years, with wireless systems now meeting British Standards BS5839 and European Standards for fire alarms EN54.
The improvement in technology means there are now high-performance wireless solutions on the market that offer the same level of safety as traditional hard-wired systems.
Apollo’s wireless fire alarm systems deliver flexible solutions for listed buildings, temporary structures, and high-rise residential buildings. Their hybrid-wireless ranges enable wireless fire detection to be connected to Apollo hard-wired loops, extending the range of detection with the same high-level protection.
So, what are the benefits to the installer?
Less Wiring
With less wiring required, a wireless system is quick and easy to install resulting in less time onsite.
Minimal Disruption
Wireless devices can be fitted with minimal disruption. Rather than disrupting the fabric of the building by breaking walls or adding trunking, the wireless devices are surface-mounted and can be easily fitted anywhere.
Protection for Difficult-to-access Areas
Wireless systems can seamlessly extend the existing loop to hard-to-reach areas such as building extensions and temporary structures, without having to dig a trench and lay trunking. This eliminates the need for a second, independent panel and loop for additional structures and fast-tracks temporary protection.
Flexible Installations
Wireless devices can be installed in any order, allowing for more flexibility when designing the loop. Both Apollo Wireless ranges can be surveyed ahead of time, off-site, and physically installed very quickly to minimise time onsite or downtime of the building.
Wireless applications include:
- Temporary structures
- Building sites
- Annexes
- Buildings with restricted access
- Coverage for asbestos risk areas
- Time-sensitive projects
- High-rise residential buildings
- Sites that demand minimal disruption
- Complex sites with multiple buildings
- Heritage/Listed buildings
Apollo offer two hybrid-wireless ranges which are both available to buy now from IST Supplies: the latest innovative range, REACH Wireless, and the original solution, XPander.