Early Warning Fire Detection for hospitals and clinics

While hospitals and clinics are generally perceived as a safe place, thousands of hospital fires are reported every year. With highly flammable substances and controlled airflow in often small enclosed rooms, surgical fires in particular are very dangerous. Additionally, there is the extra difficulty associated with evacuating patients with limited mobility, and the need to keep life-saving operations going at all costs.

Securiton’s advanced fire detection methods allow Very Early Warning Fire Detection systems to be designed to work in all the different clinical environments. With the control systems generally positioned remotely, they do not require access into secure areas for testing and maintenance.

Fire hazards and risks in hospitals and clinics

• Surgical areas with oxygen and chemicals
• KitchensHigh powered electronic equipment, cabling
• Difficulty of evacuating patients
• Interruptions can be life-threatening

Challenges for Early Warning Fire Detection in hospitals and clinics

• Complex structures and large spaces
• Obstructed or difficult access
• Pressurised or air-controlled environments

Key benefits of Early Warning Fire Detection in hospitals and clinics

• Multi-level warning allows for a staged response
• Fast and highly sensitive reaction to incipient fires avoiding evacuation
• Simple handling due to detectors being mounted in easily accessible areas
• Low maintenance requirements, low maintenance frequency and long service life