A wireless, or radio, fire alarm system links its detectors, call points and sounders to the control panel by secure radio signal instead of cabling. This removes the disruption, cost and mess of running cables through a building, which makes wireless systems ideal for occupied premises, heritage buildings and places where wiring is difficult or undesirable. Modern wireless systems are robust, reliable and fully monitored. MEP designs, supplies and installs wireless and radio fire alarm systems across the UK.
Each device communicates with the control panel over a dedicated, monitored radio link, and the panel continuously checks that every device is present, working and has sufficient battery power. Signals are secured and the system watches for interference, so reliability matches that of a wired installation. Because there are no cables to install, a wireless system can be fitted quickly with minimal disturbance, and it can be expanded or reconfigured far more easily than a hard-wired system if the building changes.
Wireless is a natural fit for listed and heritage buildings where cabling would cause damage, for occupied offices, schools and care homes where disruption must be kept to a minimum, and for buildings with solid or awkward construction. Hybrid systems, combining wired and wireless, are also possible where only part of a building suits radio. We assess the building, plan the device positions and radio coverage, and install to BS 5839 and the relevant wireless standards so the system is fully compliant.
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A fire alarm system whose devices communicate with the control panel by secure radio signal rather than by cable.
Yes. Devices are continuously monitored for presence, operation and battery status, and signals are secured, giving reliability comparable to a wired system.
To avoid the disruption, cost and damage of cabling, which makes it ideal for heritage buildings, occupied premises and difficult construction.
Yes. Hybrid systems use wired and wireless devices together, which suits buildings where only part of the premises is difficult to cable.
They are designed to BS 5839 along with the relevant standards for wireless fire detection devices.
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