Apartments
& Flats
Ensure safety for all occupants with iMist™ high-pressure water mist fire suppression, designed to integrate discreetly into multi-occupancy buildings and provide rapid protection when it matters most.
Safeguarding Homes in Multi-Occupancy Buildings
From modern city-centre apartment blocks to suburban flat conversions, fire safety in multi-occupancy buildings comes with unique challenges. With residents depending on shared corridors, stairwells, and lifts, early fire suppression is vital to prevent smoke and flames from spreading throughout the building.
At iMist™, we bring extensive experience in delivering fire suppression systems for both new-build developments and retrofit projects in the apartment and flat sector. Our technology is designed to integrate seamlessly into both communal and individual living spaces, ensuring full compliance with fire safety standards while providing peace of mind for developers, housing associations, landlords, and residents alike.
Where retrofit is required, our team can even install systems while residents remain in the property, ensuring protection without unnecessary disruption.
We’ve successfully partnered with housing providers and developers to install our high-pressure mist systems in:
- Large-scale apartment complexes
- Urban flat conversions
- Mixed-use developments with residential units above commercial spaces
Our in-house team manages the entire process — from design through to installation — delivering safe, compliant solutions with minimal disruption. The iMist™ system can also be integrated with:
The iMist™ system can also be integrated with:
- Fire alarm panels
- Automatic Opening Vents (AOVs)
- Auto-dial systems
These integrations ensure early activation, safe evacuation procedures, and immediate emergency response — protecting both lives and property.
Why is Fire Suppression a Requirement for Apartments & Flats?
Protection of Multiple Residents
Apartment blocks and flats often house dozens or even hundreds of people. Fire suppression ensures early control of a fire, reducing the risk to life in shared living spaces.
Regulatory Requirements
Multi-occupancy buildings are covered under The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and Building Regulations (Approved Document B). Active fire suppression is often required to comply with these laws, particularly in taller buildings, those with complex layouts, or those with a single escape route.
Minimising Fire Spread
Fires can spread quickly between units via communal corridors, stairwells, or service shafts. The iMist system reduces flames, smoke, and heat, helping contain a fire to its origin and limiting damage.
Supporting ‘Stay Put’ Policies
In some apartment blocks, a ‘stay put’ evacuation strategy is used. Fire suppression provides the necessary protection for this strategy by containing fires while the fire service responds.
Protection of Property & Business Continuity
Whether privately owned or managed by housing associations, apartment buildings represent a significant investment. Fire suppression minimises damage, reduces repair costs, and prevents extended periods of uninhabitability.
Insurance & Liability
Many insurers require fire suppression in multi-occupancy buildings. Installing a compliant system can lower premiums and reduce legal liabilities in the event of a fire.
Supporting Safe Evacuation
Residents may not respond quickly or know evacuation procedures. Suppression keeps the fire contained, allowing staff to manage evacuation safely and effectively.
The Benefits of iMist Fire Suppression Systems
Water mist fire suppression systems are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to traditional systems. Discreet and design-focused, they eliminate unsightly devices in your ceiling. Easy to install and mains water-fed, they require no 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.