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Hospitality industry

Protecting customers without disrupting operations

In a hotel, fire safety should never detract from the guest experience. The installations must effectively protect occupants while blending discreetly into the aesthetics of the space. DEF designs, installs, and maintains reliable systems that comply with regulations and are perfectly suited to the specific requirements of hotel establishments.

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  • Protect the occupants
  • Fire safety
  • Regulatory compliance

Major fire hazards in the hotel industry

An uncontrolled fire can result in: destruction of equipment, data loss, disruption of essential services, and enormous financial costs.

Overloaded power grids

The leading cause of fires in hotels, often linked to air conditioning and space heaters. (INRS, 2023)

Presence of dormitories

Risk of rapid poisoning if fumes are released.

Kitchens and laundry rooms

Common causes of fires include cooking oils, gas, or overheating.

Decorative materials and textiles

Rapid spread of fire and toxic smoke.

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Specific requirements for hotels

Hotels are classified as type O public-access buildings.
They are subject to a stringent regulatory framework designed to ensure the safety of occupants—particularly in sleeping areas—while maintaining operational continuity.

These requirements pertain, in particular, to fire detection, smoke exhaust systems, evacuation, and staff training.

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    Fire safety regulations for hotels

    Decree of 25 June 1980 – Type O public access buildings
    The regulation requires the implementation of an appropriate fire safety system, including automatic detection in sleeping areas, alarm management, and evacuation procedures.

    Decree of 25 June 1980
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    Smoke exhaust systems for hallways

    DF Articles – Public access building regulations
    Horizontal and vertical circulation areas must be equipped with smoke exhaust systems capable of maintaining acceptable evacuation conditions in the event of a fire.

    DF articles – ERP regulations
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    Fire prevention in the workplace

    Labour Code
    Employees must be trained on what to do in the event of a fire. Safety guidelines and appropriate measures must be put in place to ensure the protection of occupants and crews.

    Labour Code
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    Regulatory inspections and safety committees

    Public access building audit requirements
    Hotels are subject to regular inspections, including periodic checks of their installations and safety committee reviews.

    ERP inspection obligations
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    Technical standards and insurers

    APSAD R7 – R13 – R17
    These standards govern the design, installation, and maintenance of fire detection, suppression, and smoke exhaust systems, and are recognised by insurers.

    APSAD
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    High-risk areas

    Parking areas and boiler rooms
    Technical areas such as parking areas and boiler rooms require appropriate equipment, including fire detection and, where applicable, gas detection and exhaust systems.

    Car parks and boiler rooms
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Bedrooms and hallways

  • Bedrooms and hallways
  • Kitchens and laundry rooms
  • Utility rooms
  • Seminar rooms and restaurants
  • Reception areas

Key figures

Hotel fires: key statistics to know

These figures highlight the key fire safety challenges in the hospitality industry and the importance of appropriate systems to protect occupants and ensure business continuity.

  • 70 %
  • of hotel fires often start in a guest room or a utility area. (INRS, 2023) 
  • 3 minutes
  • are enough to turn a sleeping area into a deadly trap in the event of a fire. (DGSCGC, 2022) 
  • 2 regulatory inspections
  • are required annually for hotel fire safety systems. (Ministry of the Interior) 
  • 70 %
  • of the affected establishments cease operations within two years of a fire. (INRS, 2022) 

Applied solutions

Hotels present unique challenges: the presence of sleeping areas, continuous operation, a constant flow of guests, and a wide variety of technical equipment.
The solutions implemented by DEF are designed to protect occupants, ensure regulatory compliance, and facilitate the day-to-day technical management of facilities.

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Fire detection in rooms and hallways

Rooms and hallways are sensitive areas because people are sleeping there.

DEF installs Rooms and hallways are sensitive areas because people are sleeping there. DEF installs fire detection systems tailored for hotels (type O), designed to blend discreetly into guest rooms, hallways, and common areas. These systems make it possible to quickly detect a fire, pinpoint the affected area, and trigger alert and evacuation procedures. suited to hotels (type O premises), designed to blend discreetly into bedrooms, corridors and communal areas.

These systems make it possible to quickly detect a fire, pinpoint the affected area, and trigger alert and evacuation procedures.

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Automatic fire suppression in high-risk areas

Certain areas of a hotel pose specific risks: kitchens, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and computer rooms.
DEF deploys d’extinction automatique, Certain areas of a hotel pose specific risks: kitchens, laundry rooms, utility rooms, and computer rooms. DEF implements automatic fire suppression systems, such as water mist or gas suppression, tailored to each environment to contain a fire before it spreads to occupied areas. These systems help protect installations while minimising the impact on the facility’s operations. brouillard d’eau ou , matched to each environment so that a fire is contained before it reaches occupied areas.

These systems help protect installations while minimising the impact on the facility’s operations.

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Evacuation management and safety public address system

In the event of an incident, managing the flow of people is essential in a hotel.
The In the event of an incident, managing the flow of people is essential in a hotel. Safety public address and voice alarm systems make it possible to broadcast clear instructions to occupants and facilitate evacuation to the appropriate exits. They also help coordinate the hotel staff in the event of an emergency. broadcast clear instructions to occupants and make it easier to evacuate towards the right exits.

They also help coordinate the hotel staff in the event of an emergency.

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Supervision and monitoring of installations

A hotel often has a wide range of technical systems throughout the building, such as fire detection, smoke exhaust, alarms, and security systems. Fire monitoring solutions make it possible to centralise safety-related information and streamline site management. Operators can monitor alarms, maintenance operations, and equipment status from a single interface. The , désenfumage bring safety information together in one place and make the site easier to manage.

Operators can monitor alarms, maintenance operations, and equipment status from a single interface.

The Mon SSI Facile service also allows users to receive notifications from the fire safety system on their mobile devices and makes it easier to resolve any issues.

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Gas detection in utility rooms and parking garages

Parking garages and boiler rooms may pose risks related to gases or fuels.
DEF deploys détection de gaz which raise the alarm quickly if concentrations become abnormal and trigger the necessary actions: ventilation, alert and safety management.

These devices complement fire protection systems to ensure comprehensive protection of the installations.

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DEF has teams in every region that can respond quickly to your facilities to install, maintain, or bring your fire protection systems into compliance.

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