Care Homes & Sheltered Housing Fire Safety Systems
Care homes house multiple vulnerable people, many with mobility issues that can cause difficulties and delays in the event of an evacuation.
Protecting Vulnerable Occupants
As the UK population continues to age, the need for enhanced fire safety in care homes, assisted living, and sheltered housing is more critical than ever. Vulnerable residents may have limited mobility or require support during emergencies, making proactive fire suppression solutions essential.
At iMist™, we have extensive experience working with care providers across the UK. Our team understands the unique fire safety challenges these environments present, especially where ‘stay put’ policies are in place. That’s why we tailor every installation to support both resident safety and operational peace of mind.
Trusted by Leading Care Providers
We’ve partnered with respected care facilities to install our high-pressure mist systems in properties such as:
- Melbourn Springs, Care Home
- Denmead Care Home, Sheltered Housing
- Rogallo Place, Assisted Living Accommodation
Our in-house team manages everything from design to installation, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations and compliance with all relevant fire safety standards.
Advanced Integration for Greater Protection
The iMist™ system can be integrated with:
- Fire alarm panels
- Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)
- Auto-dial systems
These integrations help ensure early activation, safe evacuation procedures, and immediate emergency response, giving both staff and families confidence in the level of protection provided.
Let’s talk about Safer Care Environments
Whether you’re managing a single site or a portfolio of properties, we’re here to help you improve fire safety and protect vulnerable lives. Our expert team can advise on compliance, integration with existing systems, and tailored installation plans to suit your needs.
Speak to one of our fire suppression project consultants today. We’ll guide you through your options and provide a no-obligation quote.
Why is Fire Suppression a Requirement in Care Homes?
Protection of Vulnerable Residents
- Care homes accommodate elderly people, people with disabilities, or those with limited mobility.
- Residents may not be able to react quickly to a fire, making early suppression vital to prevent injuries or fatalities.
- Fire suppression systems, like high-pressure water mist or sprinklers, can control a fire immediately, buying time for evacuation.
Regulatory Requirements
- In the UK, care homes are covered under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.
- They are also subject to Building Regulations for fire safety.
- These laws mandate proactive measures to reduce fire risks and ensure life safety.
- Installing fire suppression is often part of meeting these legal obligations, particularly in new builds or major refurbishments.
Minimising Fire Spread
- Fires can spread extremely quickly, especially in buildings with combustible materials, bedding, furniture, and medical equipment.
- Suppression systems reduce the fire’s growth, limiting smoke and heat, which is critical in a care home environment where evacuation may take longer.
Protection of Staff and Property
- Staff need time to evacuate residents safely, and fire suppression systems provide this crucial buffer.
- Reducing fire damage also protects expensive medical and care equipment and reduces downtime for the facility.
Insurance and Liability
- Many insurance providers require active fire suppression systems for care homes.
- Adequate fire suppression can lower insurance premiums and mitigate potential legal liability in the event of a fire.
Supporting Safe Evacuation
- In care homes, evacuation is often challenging because residents may be bed-bound or cognitively impaired.
- Fire suppression slows the fire, enabling staff to carry out safe evacuation procedures without panic.
The Benefits of iMist Fire Suppression Systems
Water mist fire suppression systems are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional systems. Discreetand design-focused, they eliminate unsightly devices in your ceiling. Easy to install and mains water-fed, they requireno bulky water tanks. iMist™ leads the way in water mist technology, continuously innovating to provide safe, stylish,and efficient fire suppression solutions.
Free Quotation
Our designers will return your quotation and design within 3-5 working days to ensure a quick start to your project.
Site Survey
We have worked hard to obtain and pass third-party accreditations for installations, designs and manufacturing.
All iMist™ Employees
Everything we do is completed directly by iMist™ employees who have been fully trained in-house and have the competence to complete projects.
Over 180 Years of Knowledge
Our combined years of engineering and fire suppression knowledge will ensure that your project is always in the best hands.