Wired and Wireless Fire Alarm Systems

A fire alarm can be connected by cable or by radio, and either can protect a commercial building properly when it is designed and installed well. The difference lies in how each one suits the premises it goes into. At Incognito Systems, we install both wired and wireless fire alarm systems across Northamptonshire, and we recommend whichever fits your building after a free site survey.

Wireless systems use radio signals to link the detectors and call points to the control panel, so there is far less cabling to run. That makes them a strong choice for older and listed buildings, where drilling through thick walls or decorative ceilings is unwelcome, and for businesses that need to keep trading during the work. Installation is quicker and quieter, and adding a device later only means pairing it with the panel.

Wired systems link every device to the control panel by fire-resistant cable, which also carries power, so there are no batteries in the detectors to replace. They suit larger sites and new builds, where cabling goes in as the building takes shape and can be routed without disturbing anyone. In an occupied building the work is more disruptive, as cable has to be run through ceilings and walls.

Our fire alarm work is SSAIB accredited, so it is independently inspected, and every system we install is completed to BS5839. We install both types, which means our recommendation is based on your building rather than on what we happen to offer. The same approach carries into maintenance, with scheduled visits and logged findings, plus reactive callouts between services.