A new detachable smoke detector for use within secure hospitals and psychiatric units has been launched by Static Systems Group (SSG).
Aimed predominantly at buildings in areas accommodating at-risk patients, the unit utilises a standard multicriteria type detector with a purpose-designed mounting base to provide anti-ligature protection to ensure the safety of occupants. For flexibility, the new device has been designed with interlocking plates that can be fixed onto either a standard ceiling-mounted BESA back box, or an anti-ligature box for wall mounting. SSG’s technical director, Mike Cardew, commented: “Our design and manufacturing brief for this detector took security with patient safety as its main priority. An example is a clever ‘lip and ridge’ arrangement which fulfils the need to prevent concealment of prohibited items such as razor blades.
