Case Studies

Our case studies highlight real-world wireless fire alarm system projects delivered across a range of building sectors.

From heritage properties and high rise developments to healthcare facilities and construction sites, each project demonstrates a structured approach to survey, design, installation support and certified delivery.

Our Approach in Practice

Every project begins with a structured assessment of the building and its
operational requirements.

Our case studies typically outline:

The building type and project context
Key challenges and constraints
Survey findings
Wireless system selection and configuration
Installation approach
Commissioning and certification

This structured format reflects how projects are delivered in practice.

Conyngham Arms Hotel

Project Title:	Conyngham Arms Hotel
Sector:	Hotels & Leisure
Project Summary:	18th-century coaching inn located in the historic village of Slane, Co. Meath.Purchased and restored in 2010s into a boutique-style country inn.
Solution Highlights:	Existing system non-compliant, full fire alarm system upgrade was required. Continuous guest occupancy in a sensitive historic building. Hotel building needed to remain fully operational throughout fire alarm upgrade.

Portakabin – Amgen Contractors Compound

Project Title:	Portakabin – Amgen Contractors Compound
Sector:	Construction Sites
Project Summary:	Significant expansion of production facilities at Amgen, Dun Laoghaire site. Large contractor compound installed by Portakabin, managed by PM Group. Multi-block, multi-storey Portakabin modular buildings.
Solution Highlights:	Fully compliant, wireless fire detection systems rapidly deployed in every building within the contractor’s compound. EMS FireCell wireless fire detection systems installed in ten separate buildings. Each building seamlessly networked to the main site system.

Hambleden House, Pembroke Street

Project Title:	Hambleden House, Pembroke Street
Sector:	Commercial
Project Summary:	Premier 3,716 sqm, five-storey over-basement office block. Landmark property is owned by Irish Life and managed by Savills Ireland. Fully occupied multi-tenant building.
Solution Highlights:	Maintaining business continuity was critical. Zero disruption, dust, or noise during business hours. Full fire alarm coverage was maintained at all times throughout the fire alarm upgrade.

The Gate Theatre

Project Title:	The Gate Theatre
Sector:	Heritage & Entertainment
Project Summary:	Iconic Dublin cultural landmark building. Original historic building constructed between 1784–1786; opened as a theatre in 1930. Modern architectural extension added and opened in 2008.
Solution Highlights:	Legacy conventional fire system wired in aging pyro cable required replacement. Upgraded fire alarm panel and devices in the historic wing to an EMS FireCell wireless system. Working with the client’s electrical contractor, VRF engineered a hybrid networking solution to seamlessly bridge the historic structure and modern extension.

Malahide Golf Club – Club House & Pro Shop

Project Title:	Malahide Golf Club – Club House & Pro Shop
Sector:	Hotels & Leisure
Project Summary:	Founded in 1892, Malahide Golf Club is one of Ireland’s oldest and most respected golf clubs. The historic clubhouse was extended in 2015 to support modern dining, events, and golf operations.
Solution Highlights:	Upgrade of the non-compliant wired addressable fire alarm in the clubhouse to a FireCell wireless fire detection system. Additional FireCell wireless system was designed and supplied to cover the Pro Shop and external gatekeeper sheds. Both systems delivered L2/L3 coverage in compliance with IS 3218.

St Michael’s College

Project Title:	St Michael’s College
Sector:	Schools & Universities
Project Summary:	St. Michael’s College was established in 1944 and is located on a large campus in Ballsbridge, Dublin 4. Buildings on the campus required significant upgrade of all fire detection and alarm systems.
Solution Highlights:	Upgrade of old and obsolete wired systems was identified as critical part of school upgrade project. Due to time constraints, the original plan for a wired system was deemed unfeasible. School campus now has full wireless fire detection coverage in main school building, external sports hall and all other external buildings.

Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

Project Title:	Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
Sector:	Heritage & Listed Buildings
Project Summary:	The RIAI supports the architectural profession, promotes the value that architecture brings to society for everyone’s benefit, and maintains the Register for Architects in Ireland. The RIAI, was founded in 1839 and its office is located in No. 8 Merrion Square North, Dublin 2.
Solution Highlights:	Located in a beautiful former Georgian townhouse since 1921, RIAI’s headquarters, was one of the first buildings to be constructed on Merrion Square in 1763. The building is a protected structure, and has retained much of its historic and architectural character.

87-89 Pembroke Road

Project Title:	87-89 Pembroke Road
Sector:	Commercial
Project Summary:	2,790 sqm three-storey over-basement office block. Fully occupied, multi-tenant office building in Ballsbridge, Dublin 2. Building is managed by Savills Ireland and owned by Irish Life.
Solution Highlights:	Fire alarm and detection system was upgraded from wired to wireless. Coverage was maintained in all areas during these works. Tenants include Bank of Ireland, New Ireland Assurance and US Embassy.

Tirlán Farmlife & Tirlán Countrylife

Project Title:	Tirlán Farmlife & Tirlán Countrylife
Sector:	Retail
Project Summary:	Tirlán Farmlife and Countrylife have 52 retail branches throughout Ireland. Each site contains a variety of retail buildings, storage and warehouse facilities.
Solution Highlights:	Busy retail outlets selling animal feed and nutrition products, fertilisers and farm equipment. VRF worked with Tirlán’s CCTV & Security solutions provider to survey a number retail sites. VRF designed FireCell wireless fire detection systems, fully compliant with IS 3218 2024.

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If your project shares similarities with one of our case studies, we would be pleased to discuss how a wireless fire alarm solution could be structured to suit your requirements.