On this page
01. The problem02. How it works03. What to check before you buy04. How we set it up05. What we supply06. How to put it to the hospital07. Get a free survey and quote08. FAQ
Kitchens and laundries are where hospital fires often start. Here is how detection is matched to them.
Key takeaways
- Heat detectors where smoke would false-alarm
- Cleaning routine
- Link to the main panel
- Fewer false alarms
01The problem
Heat, steam and dust make kitchens and laundries hard for ordinary detectors. The right detector type, placed correctly and kept clean, avoids false alarms and still warns early. These areas deserve their own plan.
02How it works
03What to check before you buy
| Check | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Detector choice | Heat or smoke by room |
| Placement | Away from steam and vents |
| Cleaning | Part of the routine |
| Panel zones | Clear labelling |
| Maintenance | A plan, spares and a response time agreed before you buy |
| Your own requirements | Confirm them with your regulator and advisers |
04How we set it up
- 01Walk hospital kitchens and laundriesWe note every door, room, route and risk.
- 02Draw the planWhere fire alarm systems goes and what it covers.
- 03Cable and powerCabling, power and backup to every point.
- 04Fit and configureInstalled, set up and labelled.
- 05Test and trainWe test every point and train your staff.
05What we supply
We design, supply and install fire alarm systems for hospitals, clinics and care homes. Send us a plan or a photo and the number of rooms or doors and we reply with a written quote.
06How to put it to the hospital
Start with the problem hospital kitchens and laundries already has, in the words your reader would use, then show what changes. Quote the full scope for hospital kitchens and laundries, including cabling, power, installation, training and maintenance, and say plainly what the system does and does not do.
07Get a free survey and quote
08Frequently asked questions
Why not smoke detectors in kitchens?
They can false-alarm with steam and cooking.
Can we add detectors later?
Yes.
Who cleans them?
Your team, on our guidance.
