Contact
Ballerina in a ballet pose on a theater stage

Theaters, opera houses and concert halls

Early fire detection protects historic architecture and valuable stage sets

Fire protection is a top priority in event locations. In addition to staff, performance venues host large numbers of visitors who are unfamiliar with the premises, ranging from children and young people to senior citizens and people from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

In the event of a fire or evacuation, the different behavior of people combined with their lack of local knowledge can be fatal. Tripping hazards due to improperly laid cables, unclear escape routes (e.g. in the stage/decoration area) and darkened environments also pose risks when it comes to saving the lives of many people quickly in the event of an emergency.

In addition, theaters, opera houses and concert halls are often located in historic buildings with valuable furnishings that need to be protected from the fatal consequences of a fire. At WAGNER, we offer you specific fire protection solutions for these environments.

A person at a sound desk controls the sound in a theater

RISK ANALYSIS

Numerous fire risks

The greatest fire risks in event locations include numerous of electrical systems, often combined with ageing technical infrastructure, electrical installations behind wall panelling, and potential ignition sources associated with stage technology. However, the use of fire as part of the performance and numerous highly flammable materials (fabrics / textiles, building materials and materials, stage props) are also possible sources of fire.

PROTECTION GOALS

Personal protection is critical

  • Protection of staff and visitors
  • Protection of the facility and architecture from fire-related damage caused by smoke, soot and extinguishing water
  • Prevention of consequential and reputational damage 
  • Protection of the environment
The audience sits in a theater hall and watches the musicians on stage

BETTER SOLUTIONS IN FIRE PROTECTION

Reliable fire protection without compromising on aesthetics

If a fire breaks out in a meeting or event location, seconds count. Seconds in which a large number of people – usually without any knowledge of the facility – must be evacuated. The earlier a fire is detected, the faster life-saving measures can be initiated.

Our highly sensitive TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors are ideal for early fire detection. They are highly reliable and are immune to false alarms. Our fire detection system detects even the smallest smoke particles at a very early stage of fire development (pyrolysis) and is up to 2000 times more sensitive than conventional smoke detectors. These detectors provide the valuable time needed to ensure a safe and orderly evacuation 

TITANUS® aspirating smoke detectors can also be aesthetically integrated into the architecture. As a result, the low-noise aspirating smoke detectors do not impair the appearance or acoustics of theaters, concert halls or opera houses.

BENEFITS

Innovative fire protection that integrates into the architecture

A clock as an icon

Early detection

Valuable time advantage thanks to reliable and early fire detection

Crossed-out bell as an icon

False alarm-proof

Very high immunity to false alarms thanks to fire pattern recognition

A diamant as an icon

Aesthetic

Harmonious integration of the system into the architecture without compromising on aesthetics

Crossed-out ear as an icon

Silent

Particularly suitable for noise-sensitive areas such as theaters and concert halls

An icon of a loudspeaker

Reputation

Prevention of consequential and reputational damage

Curved paper as an icon

Certified

Tested and certified systems comply with legal regulations and insurance requirements.

Eivind Elnan: Managing Director, WAGNER Fire Safety AS

Our fire protection can be harmoniously integrated into the architecture

We will be happy to advise you individually.

Eivind Elnan

Executive Managing Director, WAGNER Fire Safety AS

+47 483 23000