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From high-bay aisles to charging bays, get fire detection that protects your stock, reduces downtime and supports compliance. Match the right technology to the right risk.

Getting fire detection right in warehouses & logistics

Warehouses aren’t like standard commercial buildings. High-bay racking, long conveyor runs, charging areas and busy loading bays all create different fire risks, and not every detection technology will cope.

By matching the detection method to each area of the warehouse, you can improve safety, reduce false alarms and make day-to-day maintenance much easier.

High-bay aisles and open storage areas

  • Challenge

    Tall racking, wide open bays and changing layouts make it hard for traditional point detectors to see smoke quickly enough. Access for installation and maintenance is also difficult and disruptive.

  • Detection focus

    Beam smoke detection (e.g. Fireray) provides wide-area coverage with minimal devices. Beams can be installed at height and aligned to cover long aisles and open volume, with the control units safely at ground level.

  • Outcome

    Reliable early warning across high bays with fewer devices, easier access for testing and servicing, and less disruption to warehouse operations.

Conveyors and long runs

  • Challenge

    Conveyors and transfer lines can run for long distances, often through enclosed or hard-to-reach sections. Heat and smoke may build up inside covers or along the belt before a conventional detector can respond.

  • Detection focus

    Linear heat detection (e.g. Proreact) monitors the full length of the conveyor using a continuous sensing cable. It can be routed along belts, inside covers and through hidden sections to detect overheating anywhere along the run.

  • Outcome

    Fast, precise detection of overheating on conveyors and equipment, with clear alarm locations and simplified wiring back to the fire system.

Charging, maintenance and waste handling areas

  • Challenge

    Battery charging points, maintenance bays and waste compactors are potential ignition hotspots. Flames can develop quickly, and dust, exhaust fumes or steam can all interfere with conventional smoke detection.

  • Detection focus

    Flame detection (e.g. Talentum) is designed to detect real flames quickly, even in areas with dust, steam or changing airflow. It is ideal for monitoring charging stations, repair areas, waste skips and compactors.

  • Outcome

    Rapid response to real fire events while reducing nuisance alarms, supporting safer operation around high-risk equipment and processes.

Control rooms, IT rooms and small critical spaces

  • Challenge

    Control rooms, IT spaces and protected equipment rooms often contain critical systems where even a small fire can cause major downtime. Early smoke detection is essential, but access and aesthetics can be a challenge.

  • Detection focus

    Aspirating smoke detection (e.g. Sensis) continuously samples air through discreet pipework, providing very early warning of smoke. Sampling points can be positioned where needed while the detector is mounted in an accessible location.

  • Outcome

    Very early warning in high-value or critical areas, helping protect key systems and maintain continuity of operations.

Read how it all works in a real warehouse

Explore a detailed case study from a busy distribution warehouse showing how beam smoke detection was used to protect high-bay aisles and open areas. It covers the fire risks, design choices and results on site, giving you a practical reference for similar projects.

For broader guidance on how beams, linear heat, flame and aspirating smoke detection each fit across different warehouse risks, you can also download the Warehouses & Logistics fire detection white paper.

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