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This presentation explores the advanced capabilities of multi-sensor fire detectors and their critical role in enhancing fire safety.

A key advantage of multi-sensor technology is its ability to reduce false alarms, particularly those caused by non-fire stimuli like vaping, aerosols, steam, and stage smoke. Research by BRE and the FIA has shown that multi-sensors can reduce false alarms by up to 69%, making them a cost-effective and reliable solution for settings prone to nuisance triggers, such as theatres, accommodation blocks, and educational institutions. Features like transient rejection and drift compensation further enhance their performance in challenging conditions.

Testing and maintaining multi-sensor detectors requires careful attention to standards and best practices. Depending on the model and configuration, detectors may need to be tested sequentially—activating each sensor individually—or simultaneously, using tools that can apply combined stimuli. Standards such as BS 5839:1 emphasize the importance of using real stimuli and verifying that each sensor responds appropriately. Proper documentation, technician training, and access to system configurations are essential to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

Ultimately, multi-sensor detectors represent a smarter approach to fire protection by combining multiple sensing technologies to improve detection accuracy and reduce unwanted alarms. Their adaptability, compliance with modern standards, and proven effectiveness in real-world applications make them a valuable asset in modern fire safety systems.



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Presenters

Brian Sims
Brian Sims

Editor

Western Business Media

Brian has served as the Editor of Security Matters since March 2020 having previously occupied the same role for two other titles (namely Security Management Today and Risk UK) at, respectively, UBM and Pro-Activ Publications. Joining the world of security journalism back in 2000 after a decade of writing for an engineering title (ie Building Services Journal, the official journal of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers), Brian – who’s an Honours graduate of the University of Liverpool – has since won several industry awards, among them the British Security Industry Association’s Chairman’s Award for ‘Promoting The Security Industry’ and the Skills for Security Special Award for an ‘Outstanding Contribution to the Security Business Sector’. Further, he has twice been a nominated finalist for the prestigious George van Schalkwyk Award bestowed by The Security Institute, an organisation of which he is an Honorary Fellow.
Mike Hobbs
Mike Hobbs

Project Specification and Solutions Manager

Apollo

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