Mansion House installs Hyfire wireless fire system in safety upgrade

Mansion House fire safety modernised with wireless system

Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of London, has been upgraded with a new wireless fire alarm system supplied by Hyfire.

According to Hyfire, the Grade I listed building now features its Taurus wireless devices, installed by Square Mile Fire and Security within a five-week timeframe.

The upgrade was completed while the main part of the property was temporarily closed.

The new system replaces an older conventional fire alarm with an addressable wireless system, designed to provide comprehensive coverage without requiring extensive rewiring.

The historical significance of Mansion House

Mansion House, completed in the 1740s, was built as a residence for the Lord Mayor of London, a role that dates back almost 1,000 years.

Its construction was funded through a by-law that required elected officials who refused to serve to pay a fine.

This practice disproportionately affected Rational Dissenters, who could not take office without participating in Anglican sacraments.

This controversial method of raising funds allowed the City of London Corporation to collect £15,000, financing the construction of the building.

The practice was later referenced by Mark Twain in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.

Installing the new system within strict time constraints

Hyfire reported that the installation process was completed within a restricted timeframe of five weeks.

Square Mile Fire and Security installed 500 devices throughout the building.

James Booth from Square Mile Fire and Security said: “It was a real honour getting to work on this Grade I listed historic building.

“Thanks to Hyfire’s easy to install Taurus system, my team and I were able to get the whole system installed incredibly fast, which delighted the client.”

The system was selected due to its wireless capability, which eliminated the need for disruptive cabling work in the historic structure.

Hyfire’s background in fire safety solutions

Hyfire was established in 2007 and introduced some of the first commercial wireless fire detection and alarm devices certified to EN54 standards.

The company’s devices include a five-year warranty and are supported by a partner programme for installation, commissioning, and technical support.

Hyfire stated that the installation at Mansion House aligns with its ongoing mission to enhance fire safety in historic and complex buildings while minimising disruption.

Mansion House installs Hyfire wireless fire system in safety upgrade: Summary

Mansion House, the Lord Mayor of London’s residence, has been equipped with a new Hyfire wireless fire alarm system.

The upgrade was completed by Square Mile Fire and Security within five weeks during a scheduled closure of the building’s main area.

The system includes 500 wireless devices and replaces an older conventional alarm with an addressable network.

The decision to use wireless technology was made to avoid major disruption to the Grade I listed building.

Hyfire was launched in 2007 and specialises in wireless fire detection solutions certified to EN54.

The company provides a five-year warranty on its devices and offers ongoing support through its partner programme.