Reliable and tamperproof fire detection for correctional facilities

Correctional facilities are inherently unique when it comes to fire safety. The typical goal of immediately evacuating the building in case of fire, quite obviously, does not apply to such facilities. Strict building environment and cunning inmates are challenging factors for the safety and security of both inmates and staff as well as facilities and the public. A fire in such a setting is considered as one of the most, if not the most, dangerous situation.
A fire protection scheme of a correctional facility must therefore be both reliable and tamperproof.

With its early warning ability and multiple stages of alert and alarm, SecuriSmoke ASD is the perfect detection tool for prisons and detention centres. The detector unit can be positioned outsde the area accessible to inmates, and just a series of discreet holes in a tube allow the air to be sampled for smoke.

Causes of fires in correctional facilities

• Arson
• Failure in electrical equipment
• Smoking

Challenges for the fire protection of correctional facilities

• Tampering and vandalism
• Obstructed accessibility for maintenance and inspection

Key benefits of a reliable and tamperproof fire detection in correctional facilities

• Tamperproof smoke detection that deters vandalism
• Multi-level warning allows for a staged response according to fire development
• Fast and highly sensitive reaction to incipient fires and heat development
• Simple handling due to detectors being mounted in easily accessible areas
• Low maintenance requirements, low maintenance frequency and long service life