Intelligent Fire Alarm Systems for Distribution Depots and Logistics

The unique fire and safety challenges of logistics and warehousing

Warehouses often contain a large amount of flammable materials such as cardboard, plastics and other packaging materials. This leads to fires spreading very quickly. The layout of racking and storage can compound this problem further, due to the chimney effect they create which can draw heat and flames upwards quickly. This means that a fire in a warehouse can cause a significant amount of damage very quickly.

Why are high ceilings a major challenge for fire detection?

High ceilings are a major challenge for fire detection systems because traditional smoke alarms are placed so high up that they do not detect smoke until it has risen to a considerable height. The use of specific high-ceiling fire detection is extremely important in warehouses.The height of stacked goods can be detrimental to the effectiveness of sprinkler systems too, as they may block water from reaching and extinguishing an established fire below.

Managing the risk of flammable goods and changing inventory

With many goods coming into and going out of a warehouse. It is very difficult to maintain a consistent fire risk assessment that is up to date and correct. This will usually require a lot of manual input and checks which can take a long time and lead to delays.

The critical cost of downtime due to false alarms in logistics

Downtime due to false alarms in logistics can cause a number of large issues that companies would prefer to avoid. These include immediate financial losses due to shutdowns, idle labour costs and potential fines from emergency services due to repeated false alarms. A single false alarm from a distribution depot fire alarm system can cost more than £2,000 in lost production and disruption.

As well as financial losses, false alarms can lead to delayed shipments, supply chain disruption, damage to customer relationships, and alarm fatigue of staff which can lead to them treating alarms as an inconvenience rather than a genuine threat.

Asset management for fire safety in distribution depots

Fire alarm system asset management is an ongoing process that needs to be maintained at all times. If it is ignored or neglected it can lead to major fire risks and non-compliance with British regulations.

RAG-rated asset tracking and preventative remedial planning

By coupling RAG-rated asset tracking and preventative remedial planning, you can ensure that your fire alarm system asset management is effective and consistent. You can do this by assigning a status to each of your fire safety assets. Either red (immediate and urgent intervention needed), amber (corrective action required) or green (low risk of failure, no action required). This will then inform you of which assets require the most urgent attention to reduce risk.

By doing this across all fire safety assets within your portfolio, you can keep fire risk to a minimum.

Full lifecycle visibility for all fire safety assets, from detectors to extinguishers

To use RAG-rated asset planning and preventative remedial planning effectively, you need to be able to assign a status to every fire safety asset across your portfolio. This can be easier said than done. Especially if you have numerous fire safety assets from different manufacturers across multiple sites and properties. 

Why Drax Technology outranks service-led fire safety competitors

Our advantage: Full-stack automation versus manual systems

While our fire safety competitors offer modular and manual solutions, we remove the issue of having multiple fire safety assets from different manufacturers by interlinking them all and connecting them to one intelligent automated platform.

Giving the end-user control: Autonomous safety, always on

With our software you can see all of your fire safety assets and their statuses in one place. Anytime anywhere.

Integrated technology for fire and wider life safety, including water systems

Our solutions integrate seamlessly with all major fire alarm manufacturers including life safety and water systems. This provides full visibility across all of your fire safety assets.

How does Drax Technology reduce false alarms in a warehouse?

Our technology reduces false fire alarms in warehouses by continually monitoring and assessing the status of all fire safety assets across an entire portfolio. This allows facility managers to identify and remedy any potential issues with faulty alarms or systems before they become a problem. By taking a proactive approach to fire safety asset management the number of false alarms from fire safety systems are considerably reduced.

Can Drax Technology integrate with my existing fire alarm panels?

Yes, our technology is compatible with a wide range of fire alarm manufacturers (over 50). It can be used to interlink fire alarm systems from different manufacturers into one intelligent platform.

Is Drax Technology a replacement for my current service provider?

No, our technology can be used to improve your current alarm systems by enhancing its capabilities. It allows you to make the most of your fire safety systems by enabling a proactive approach that reduces fire risk and maintains fire safety compliance.

How can I ensure continuous fire safety compliance across multiple depot locations?

Due to our solution providing a complete audit trail and recording critical alarm data across all fire events within your fire safety network. You can ensure continuous fire safety compliance across all of your depot locations through one central dashboard.

What is the main difference between Drax Technology and competitors like Nimbus or Honeywell CLSS?

Our technology interlinks all alarms across all site locations and consolidates all alarm data into one centralised database. Whereas our competitors offer modular solutions. It also focuses on taking a proactive approach to warehouse fire safety compliance by preventing potential fire risks through predictive monitoring rather than just providing reactive alerts.