Securing the safety and security of inmates, staff and the communities
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.
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