Fire & security systems for healthcare facilities

Stalwart provides fully integrated fire and security solutions for hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics across Ireland, backed by 24/7 support.

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Fire and security compliance in Irish healthcare facilities

All healthcare premises in Ireland must comply with the Fire Services Act 1981, which requires adequate fire detection and alarm systems across all commercial buildings. In a healthcare setting, that obligation carries additional weight. Patients and residents may have limited mobility or cognitive ability, making early detection and well-planned evacuation procedures genuinely life-critical. With 472 registered private nursing homes in Ireland caring for over 20,000 people, and demand for beds projected to reach nearly 74,000 by 2050, the scale of the sector makes fire and life safety compliance one of the most serious responsibilities a healthcare operator carries.

Part B of the Building Regulations requires healthcare facilities to have adequate fire detection, alarm systems, and safe exit routes in place, with the owner or operator legally responsible for compliance. For nursing homes and other designated centres, HIQA Regulation 28 sets additional fire precaution requirements. Non-compliance is one of the most frequently cited issues in HIQA inspection reports and can result in regulatory action up to and including closure. In 2025, HIQA published a dedicated Fire Safety Handbook to support residential care providers in meeting their obligations. Stalwart works with healthcare facilities across Ireland to ensure systems are fully compliant, properly maintained, and ready for inspection.

Our fire and security systems for healthcare facilities

We provide a full range of fire and security systems designed to meet the specific demands of hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and healthcare campuses across Ireland.

Fire Detection Systems

In facilities caring for people with limited mobility, early and reliable fire detection is critical. We install automatic fire detection systems, manual call points, and alarm panels suited to the scale and layout of healthcare environments, with regular servicing and certification in line with the Fire Services Act 1981, Building Regulations, and HIQA Regulation 28 requirements.

Emergency Lighting Systems

Emergency lighting is a legal requirement in all commercial premises and is particularly important in healthcare settings, where full evacuation may not always be possible. Properly installed emergency lighting supports progressive horizontal evacuation procedures, ensuring staff can safely move patients and residents to protected areas when main power fails. Stalwart installs and services to Building Regulations standard.

CCTV Installation

From entrances and corridors to car parks and external areas, CCTV monitoring supports incident investigation, deters unauthorised access, and provides a reliable audit trail when it is needed. Our installations are fully GDPR-compliant and designed around the specific layout and security requirements of your facility.

Access Control Systems

Protecting medication rooms, records storage, server rooms, and restricted wards requires precise control over who has access to what. In a healthcare environment, patient safety, data protection, and the security of controlled substances all depend on a well-designed access control system. We design solutions that give the right personnel access to the right areas, with a clear audit trail for compliance purposes.

Intruder alarm systems

GP practices, clinics, and smaller residential care settings are not always fully staffed outside of operating hours. Intruder alarm systems provide monitored out-of-hours protection, reducing the risk of break-ins and unauthorised access to sensitive areas and controlled substances.

Monitoring & Maintenance

Healthcare facilities cannot afford gaps in their fire and security coverage. Our monitoring and maintenance service provides scheduled servicing across all your systems, with 24/7 emergency callout when something needs immediate attention. A single maintenance contract covers everything, with one point of contact for all queries.

Integrators for centralised system management

For larger hospitals, multi-building campuses, or healthcare groups operating across multiple sites, Stalwart’s Integrator platform brings all fire and security systems into a single centralised dashboard. Full visibility across all areas, simplified compliance reporting, and straightforward preparation for HIQA inspections. Every system is designed around the specific layout, occupancy type, and regulatory requirements of your facility.

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Why healthcare facilities across Ireland choose Stalwart

Stalwart is one of a small number of providers in Ireland that installs and manages both fire and security systems to a professional standard. For healthcare operators, that matters. One provider means one contract, one point of accountability, and systems designed to work together from day one, with no risk of gaps between contractors.

We hold PSA Licensed, Amtivo Certified, and EQA Certified accreditations. The Private Security Authority licence is the statutory licensing requirement for security contractors operating in Ireland. The Amtivo and EQA certifications reflect independently verified quality standards. For healthcare procurement and facilities teams operating under regulatory scrutiny, these are the credentials that confirm you are working with a contractor who meets the standard.

Our engineers are available 24/7, nationwide. In healthcare, systems cannot go offline and problems cannot wait until Monday morning. Whether you need an emergency response or a scheduled annual service, you will always have someone to contact.

With over 20 years of experience working across the commercial and healthcare sector, we understand the environments we work in. From acute hospitals to nursing homes, GP practices, and private clinics, every system we design is built around the specific needs of the facility, not a generic specification.

FAQs

Yes. Under the Fire Services Act 1981, all commercial premises in Ireland are required to have adequate fire detection and alarm systems in place. For healthcare facilities, Part B of the Building Regulations sets out further requirements specific to the scale and use of the building.

HIQA Regulation 28 sets out the fire safety requirements for all designated centres for older people in Ireland, including nursing homes and residential care facilities. It requires operators to have fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, evacuation procedures, and regular fire safety risk assessments in place. If your facility is registered with HIQA as a designated centre, Regulation 28 applies to you.

The registered provider is legally responsible for ensuring the facility meets all fire safety requirements under the Fire Services Act 1981, the Building Regulations, and HIQA Regulation 28. This includes maintaining functioning fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting, and documented evacuation procedures.

Fire alarm systems in commercial premises should be serviced at a minimum of twice per year in line with IS 3218, the Irish standard for fire detection and alarm systems. Healthcare facilities, particularly those caring for residents with limited mobility, may require more frequent inspection. Stalwart provides scheduled servicing contracts to keep your systems certified, documented, and inspection-ready.

Yes. Emergency lighting is a legal requirement in all commercial premises under the Building Regulations 1997 to 2021. In healthcare settings, it is particularly critical, supporting the progressive horizontal evacuation procedures used in facilities where full building evacuation may not be immediately possible.

Most healthcare facilities benefit from a combination of access control for restricted areas, CCTV across entrances and key zones, and intruder alarm coverage for premises not fully staffed around the clock. Larger facilities or multi-site operators often manage all systems through a centralised platform for easier oversight and compliance reporting. The right configuration depends on the size, layout, and operational profile of your facility.

Yes. Stalwart’s Integrator platform allows healthcare operators to manage fire detection, emergency lighting, access control, CCTV, and intruder alarms from a single centralised dashboard. This is particularly useful for multi-building sites or healthcare groups managing several locations, and simplifies the documentation process ahead of HIQA inspections.

Stalwart operates across the full Republic of Ireland, with 24/7 emergency callout nationwide. Get in touch to discuss your facility and we’ll arrange a free site assessment.

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