Any business owner would agree that productivity is the lifeblood of the company. When operations are forced to a halt, deadlines are missed, revenue drops, and clients can start to lose trust. The biggest threats to productivity are often the most unexpected, for example, a fire, which can cause significant damage. However, it’s important to consider that some of the most disruptive events for businesses are actually planned. Infrastructure upgrades such as new fire alarm installation can actually have a negative impact on operations.

Upgrading critical fire safety infrastructure is a non-negotiable for any business, however, many business owners put it off in fear of the chaos that the installation may cause. Drilling, clouds of dust, miles of cables running through every room, and the thought of having to cordon off parts of a building for days or even weeks can be enough to encourage business owners to delay scheduled safety improvements.

For many business premises, there is a simple solution to upgrade essential safety systems without major disruption. Modern wireless fire alarms ensure fire and smoke detection without the need for invasive installations.

The Old Way vs Modern Innovation

Traditional wired fire alarm installations for commercial or industrial properties can be notoriously invasive. They require extensive cabling systems, which means a lot of drilling into wall spaces or access to ceiling voids is necessary in every zone. This inevitably means having to close off sections of the building, forcing certain operations or staff to move, or in some more extreme cases, requiring operations to pause completely to accommodate for the installation. For many businesses, this kind of disruption is extremely costly. 

Wireless fire alarm systems have changed the game completely when it comes to installation with minimal disruption. As they operate via robust radio frequencies rather than copper cabling, the installation process is much less invasive.

Fire Alarm Installation in Days, Not Weeks

While a wired alarm system in a large or complex building can take a number of weeks, with the potential to cause extensive disruption to labour, a wireless system can often be installed in a matter of days for large business premises. 

In many cases, complete installation works for wireless alarms can be completed over a weekend, which is ideal for businesses who operate from Monday to Friday. By the time staff return on a Monday morning, they are protected by a new state of the art, fully compliant fire alarm system, rather than disrupted ongoing works. 

Beyond Speed

In the past, one of the things holding businesses back from choosing wireless alarms was worries about instability. Wireless alarms these days have come on in leaps and bounds, providing the same level of stability as wired addressable systems, but with a range of other important benefits.

As well as fast installation, choosing a wireless solution means:

• No structural disruption: There is no need to drill into ceilings, or to run trunking for cables down walls, and most importantly, there will be no mess. Wireless is the perfect solution to modern office spaces with sensitive aesthetics, or to heritage buildings.

• Simple expansion: When your business grows or floor plan changes, wireless detectors can be moved, or systems can usually be extended in a matter of minutes.

• Business continuity: Rapid and clean installation means that operational efficiency doesn’t need to be sacrificed to ensure safety for staff and visitors.

Upgrade Your Business Fire Alarms

You should never have to choose between keeping your business running and the protection of your staff and assets. Advances in wireless technology provide the ultimate compromise of a high-performance and fully compliant alarm system, installed with minimal disruption. 

Whether you are in need of a robust fire alarm system for a new building, or looking to upgrade an outdated wired alarm system, for fire alarm installation in the South of England, contact First Contact Fire & Security.