Sensor-based wireless fire detection systems to emerge as a top-notch solution in 2020 and beyond
The U.S. witnessed more than 3,650 fire deaths and $25.6 bn loss in 2018 alone, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. With the numbers and rates of fires, injuries, and deaths owing to fire soaring by the day, the traction for fire detection systems has subsequently surged. Notably, wireless fire detection system has become an invaluable technology to monitor, detect and control any fire hazard. Advanced economies and emerging economies globally are infusing funds to install and maintain the wireless fire detection systems in buildings to safeguard property and lives from the spread of the fire.
Surge in construction activities has signified the relevance of implementing wireless fire detection systems, including smart fire alarm system in physically large indoor/outdoor areas, stores, plants, and historical buildings, among several others.
Fire detection systems, especially wireless types have witnessed increased rise in popularity. In line with the trend of embracing IoT and AI, use of wireless fire alarms has become quite popular in applications where laying wires are expensive, impractical and time consuming.
Wireless fire detection systems have become a top-notch solution for they are easily to install, and the entire alarm system is portable and flexible. It is predicted that the adoption of wireless fire detection system will continue to surge in the next half a decade. According to the latest research report by Global Market Insights, Inc., wireless fire detection system market size is likely to surpass US$ 500 mn by 2024.
Businesses are overwhelmingly adopting wireless fire alarm systems for the devices can be repositioned swiftly and interruptions are kept at bay. When it comes to building complexes and construction sites with more than a single building, wireless fire detection system has become the cornerstone and is taking the world by storm.
By combining the real-time dynamic changes of a slew of environmental factors, wireless fire alarm systems use smart technology and are being integrated into a smart home with an array of software applications.
Wireless fire detectors, prevalently available as smoke, heat or carbon monoxide sensors are being used in residential applications in North America and Europe which are believed to boost the controllability and accuracy of the fire warning. Moreover, visualization of the data leverages end-users to keep an eye on the room environment intuitively.
In recent years, fire detectors are using multi-sensors to detect smoke and sift between different sorts of smoke. Increased interest among stakeholders is mainly attributed to a high degree of autonomy, reduced energy consumption, low cost and compact design. Based on infrared (IR) light refraction, a fire detector which combines an array of sensors to provide an efficient fire alarm system has soared in popularity.
It is expected that demand for wireless fire detection system will surge in high-rise buildings and business facilities. Bolstered by sustained demand for the implementation of wireless fire detection system to save lives and assets, use of real-time control through wireless network is likely to expand the control and monitoring of fire safety system.
Given that wireless fire detection systems reduce costs for building management, boost efficiency and discriminate between non-fire and fire threats, traction for the system is anticipated to surge in 2020 and beyond.
