Sleeping occupancy
Guests are asleep and unfamiliar with escape routes, so detection coverage in bedrooms, corridors and stairwells and clear exit signage matter more than in a daytime-only building.
Sector · Hotels
Fire & Life Safety for Hotels
Hotels operate around the clock with guests who do not know the building. ADS Group designs, installs and maintains fire detection, emergency lighting and fire fighting equipment for hospitality properties, scheduling works so guest areas and trading are disrupted as little as possible.
What makes hotels different
Permanently occupied building
There is no closed period for works. Installation and servicing are phased floor by floor and scheduled around occupancy and events.
Back-of-house risk
Kitchens, laundries, plant rooms and storage carry different risks from guest areas and need equipment and detection specified accordingly.
False alarm management
Unwanted activations disturb guests and erode confidence in the system. Detector selection, siting and cause and effect programming are used to reduce them.
Systems usually relevant in this sector
- Addressable fire detection across guest floors, corridors and back-of-house
- Emergency lighting and exit signage on escape routes and stairwells
- Portable extinguishers, hose reels and kitchen suppression for commercial kitchens
- CCTV covering entrances, corridors and service areas
- Intruder alarm coverage for offices, stores and cash handling areas
Servicing and maintenance
- Service visits scheduled around occupancy and event calendars
- Certification and records ready for inspection at any time
- 24/7 emergency callout for out-of-hours faults
- Single contract covering fire detection, lighting, equipment and security
Case study
Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Fire and life safety systems installed across a busy hospitality environment, designed for guest safety without compromising the guest experience.
Scope of works
- Addressable fire detection across all guest floors and back-of-house
- Emergency lighting and exit signage on every escape route
- Full I.S. 3218 and I.S. 3217 compliance certification
- Ongoing maintenance contract with scheduled servicing and 24/7 callout
Hospitality-grade systems delivered with minimal disruption to guests, supported by a single accountable maintenance contract.
Frequently asked questions
- Can a hotel fire alarm be installed without closing the hotel?
- Yes. Works are phased floor by floor and scheduled around occupancy, with out-of-hours working where needed so guest areas stay available.
- What standard applies to hotel fire alarms in Ireland?
- Fire detection and alarm systems are designed, installed and serviced to I.S. 3218, and emergency lighting to I.S. 3217.
- Do you cover commercial kitchen suppression in hotels?
- Yes. Ansul kitchen suppression is supplied and serviced alongside portable extinguishers and hose reels on the same maintenance schedule.
Have a question about your own building? Talk to our team or read our fire safety compliance guide for Irish buildings.