Hyfire’s wireless fire devices selected for inaugural Norwegian project

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Almost 200 Hyfire wireless devices, linked to Advanced MxPro panels, have been installed as part of a complete revamp of the two fire systems at Niels Juels Gate 20-22, a residential complex constructed in Oslo in 1985.

Wired detectors were used in the garage area and other common areas, with Taurus wireless detectors and other devices installed in lift shafts, stairwells, ventilation rooms and apartments.

“Although we have previously installed wireless fire devices, this was our first experience of the Hyfire brand,” noted David Gulbrandsen, CEO of Branntek, the company that installed the new systems. “After evaluating two different options, we quickly discovered that Taurus was the only system on the market that was up to the challenge.”

Gulbrandsen continued: “A wireless installation saves time, reduces the need for cabling and removes the risks associated with drilling into floors and partitions. During the project, we discovered that there were small rooms that were not visible on old construction drawings. It was easy to expand the system with additional detectors instead of extending wired loops. This is both time-efficient and beneficial for the end customer.”

Halvor Bergsaker, managing director of Holta & Håland Safety, commented: “As Hyfire’s official partner in Norway, we are extremely proud to have completed our first project with the Taurus wireless devices. The team at Branntek have extensive experience with wireless systems, but they told us they have never worked with a system that has such excellent coverage and a wide range of programming options. The fact that you can adjust the sensitivity of the detectors is also a big advantage, notably so in residential buildings where this can present a challenge.”

Tom Crane, international director at Hyfire, added: “The feedback on this project has been fantastic. Taurus was a game-changer when it launched in 2021 and we are now working in close partnership with Holta & Håland Safety to develop the Hyfire brand and Taurus products in the Norwegian market.”

Hyfire was launched in 2007, bringing to market some of the first commercial wireless detection and alarm devices fully certified to EN54. All devices are supplied with a five-year warranty and backed up by a dedicated partner programme to ensure the best survey, installation, commissioning and after-sales service in combination with exceptional technical support.

*Further information is available online at www.hyfirewireless.com