Active Fire Protection Market Report 2025-2029
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The Active Fire Protection Market Report UK 2025-2029 examines recent advancements and trends in systems used for both residential and non-residential buildings. It categorises the analysed products into detectors, extinguishers, and suppressants.
This report provides insights into market trends and growth prospects for these systems, explores updated regulations affecting market opportunities, highlights key end-use sectors driving growth, and assesses the impact of emerging technologies on the development of new products and systems.
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The UK active fire protection market is experiencing steady growth, fuelled by ongoing regulatory change, heightened safety awareness, and increased investment in both residential and non-residential construction.
New regulations introduced in the wake of the Grenfell Tower disaster have placed fire safety higher on the national agenda, accelerating demand for alarms, detectors, and suppression systems โ particularly in high-rise and social housing. At the same time, sectors such as data centres and infrastructure are creating fresh opportunities for advanced fire protection solutions.
While the market is mature in some areas, growth is being supported by trends such as connected systems, wireless installations, and AI-enabled detection. Distribution remains varied, with strong roles for both direct supply and specialist wholesalers. The market continues to attract both major global players and regional specialists, with product innovation and compliance at the heart of competition.
Report Overview
Market Growth: The market continues to grow modestly, driven by regulatory changes, post-Grenfell legislation, and increased safety awareness, especially in high-rise and social housing sectors.
Sector Breakdown: Alarms and detection systems account for 64% of market value, with suppression systems growing in penetration, particularly in residential buildings.
Technology Trends: Thereโs growing adoption of wireless systems, IoT-enabled devices, and AI-driven detection, improving both accuracy and system integration.
Key Sectors: Activity is strongest in non-residential buildings (e.g. industrial, tech, and infrastructure projects), while the residential sector is expanding due to government housing targets and enhanced regulations.
Import Reliance: Imports โ especially for alarms โ remain high, with a trade deficit of ยฃ237 million in 2024. Distribution is increasingly digital, with online channels gaining importance.
Leading Players: The market is led by global brands such as Johnson Controls (Tyco, ADT), APi Group (Chubb), Halma (Apollo Fire Detectors), and Honeywell, with activity from both multinational and regional providers.
Market Size
Active fire protection – fire alarms, detectors, and suppression equipment โ valued at ยฃ743 million in 2025, (at manufacturersโ selling prices), excluding installation, rental, and service income.
Market Analysis
The UK active fire protection market is seeing steady growth, fueled by post-Grenfell regulatory reform, greater awareness of fire safety, and increased investment in both residential and non-residential buildings. In 2025, the market is valued at ยฃ743 million, with alarms and detection systems making up the majority share.
Ongoing changes in legislation and building safety requirements continue to drive demand, particularly in high-rise housing, public sector buildings, and data centres. At the same time, the market is evolving through the adoption of smart technologies, AI-driven detection, and wireless systems, making installation easier and improving performance.
Although the sector remains import-reliant, especially for alarms and extinguishers, opportunities are emerging in both new-build and retrofit markets. With housing targets and infrastructure expansion underway, the outlook remains positive, with a strong upward trajectory expected through to 2029.
Forecast
Outlook to 2029: The market is expected to benefit from ongoing regulatory tightening, technological upgrades, and expanded demand from sectors like data centres, with growth forecast to be significant over the next few years.
Key Companies Mentioned in the Report
Leading Players: The market is led by global brands such as Johnson Controls (Tyco, ADT), APi Group (Chubb), Halma (Apollo Fire Detectors), and Honeywell, with activity from both multinational and regional providers.
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Background
- 1.2 Sources of Information
- 1.3 Definitions
- 1.4 Abbreviations
2 SUMMARY & MARKET PROSPECTS
- 2.1 Summary
- 2.2 Market Prospects
3 ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
- 3.1 Market Background and Definition
- 3.2 Market Size and Trends
- 3.3 Key Market Influences
- 3.3.1 PESTLE Analysis
- 3.3.2 Construction Industry Trends
- 3.3.3 Industry Issues
- 3.3.4 Technological Advances
- 3.3.5 Environmental Trends
- 3.4 SWOT Analysis
- 3.4.1 Strengths
- 3.4.2 Weaknesses
- 3.4.3 Opportunities
- 3.4.4 Threats
- 3.5 Fire Prevalence
- 3.6 Fire Safety and Fire Regulations
- 3.6.1 Fire Safety
- 3.6.2 Building Regulations
- 3.6.3 Product Standards
4 ACTIVE FIRE PROTECTION PRODUCT MIX
- 4.1 Active Fire Protection Product Mix
- 4.2 Fire Detection / Alarm Systems
- 4.3 Fire Suppression Equipment
- 4.4 Household Ownership Levels of Fire Protection Equipment
- 4.5 Imports and Exports
5 KEY END USE SECTORS
- 5.1 Non-Residential
- 5.2 Commercial
- 5.2.1 Commercial Offices
- 5.2.2 Data Centres
- 5.2.3 Infrastructure
- 5.2.4 Retail
- 5.2.5 Leisure/Entertainment
- 5.3 Industrial
- 5.4 Education
- 5.5 Healthcare
- 5.6 Other Public Sector
- 5.7 Residential
- 5.7.1 Housebuilding Output
- 5.7.2 Residential RMI/Conversions
- 5.7.3 Social Housing
6 COMPETITOR LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Leading Manufacturers
- 6.2 Fire Protection Contractors, Installers & Maintenance Providers
- 6.3 Fire Protection Component Manufacturers
7 DISTRIBUTION
- 7.1 Distribution Channels Overview
- 7.2 Specialist Distributors
- 7.3 Electrical Wholesalers
- 7.4 M&E Contractors
- 7.5 FM Providers
- 7.6 DIY/Home Improvement Multiples
- 7.7 Internet Retailers
8 INNOVATION
- 8.1 Overview
- 8.2 Fire Detection / Alarm Systems
- 8.3 Fire Suppression Equipment
9 FORECASTS & MARKET ATTRACTIVENESS
- 9.1 10-year market overview
- 9.2 Future market prospects and influences
- 9.3 Future market attractiveness
Tables and Chartsย
Chart 1: UK Active Fire Protection Market 2020-2025 (ยฃm at Manufacturersโ Sales Prices)
Chart 2: UK Active Fire Protection Products Market by Value 2020-2025 ยฃm MSP
Table 3: UK Active Fire Protection Market PESTLE Summary 2024/2025
Chart 4: Construction Output (Great Britain) New Work & RMI โ Current Prices (ยฃbn) 2019-2024
Table 5: Number of Primary Fires in Great Britain by Country, 2014/2015 โ 2023/2024
Table 6: Number of Dwelling Fires in Great Britain by Country, 2014/2015 โ 2023/2024
Table 7: Current Grading System for Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
Chart 8: UK Fire Protection Market Product Mix – Value (ยฃm MSP) – 2024
Chart 9: UK Market for Fire Alarms and Detectors 2020-2025 (ยฃm MSP)
Chart 10: UK Market for Fire Suppression Equipment 2020-2025 (ยฃm MSP)
Chart 11: Households with at least one working smoke alarm, All Tenures, England 2017/2018-2023/2024 (%)
Table 12: UK Imports & Exports of Burglar/Fire Alarms by Value (ยฃm), 2019 โ 2024
Table 13: UK Imports & Exports of Fire Extinguishers by Value (ยฃm), 2019 โ 2024
Chart 14: Non-Residential Construction Output New Work Analysis by Sector 2024 and 2029 – % by Value GB
Table 15: Non-residential fires in England by type of premises (number of attended fires), 2022/2023 โ 2023/2024
Chart 16: New Build Output in the Commercial Offices Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 17: New Build Output in the Infrastructure Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 18: New Build Output in the Retail Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 19: New Build Output in the Leisure/Recreation Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 20: New Build Output in the Industrial Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 21: New Build Output in the Education Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Chart 22: New Build Output in the Healthcare Sector 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ billion)
Table 23: Size of the Central Government estate by department/portfolio (number of built assets), 2022/2023 โ 2023/2024
Chart 24: Residential Construction Output New Work 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ bn)
Chart 25: Residential Construction Output RMI 2021-2026 by Value (ยฃ bn)
Table 26: England Housing Additions โ Net Conversions and Change of Use, 2018/2019 โ 2023/2024
Table 27: Active Fire Protection โ Market Leaders
Table 28: ADT Fire & Security Plc
Table 29: Advanced Electronics Ltd
Table 30: Aico
Table 31: Angus Fire Ltd
Table 32: Apollo Fire Detectors Ltd
Table 33: Chubb Fire & Security Ltd
Table 34: Clarke Fire Protection Products Ltd
Table 35: Eaton Electrical Systems Ltd
Table 36: FFE Ltd
Table 37: FireAngel Safety Technology Group Plc
Table 38: Hochiki Europe (UK) Ltd
Table 39: Honeywell Safety Products (UK) Ltd
Table 40: Hyfire Wireless Fire Solutions Ltd
Table 41: Kentec Electronics Ltd
Table 42: Kidde Products Ltd
Table 43: Kidde Safety Europe Ltd
Table 44: London Security Plc
Table 45: Macron Safety Systems (UK) Ltd
Table 46: Novar Systems Ltd
Table 47: Panasonic Manufacturing UK Ltd
Table 48: Protec Fire Detection Plc
Table 49: Rapidrop Global Ltd
Table 50: Reliable Fire Sprinkler (UK) Ltd
Table 51: Secom PLC
Table 52: Shawston International Ltd
Table 53: Siemens PLC
Table 54: TG Products Ltd
Table 55: Tyco Fire & Integrated Solutions (UK) Ltd
Table 56: Xtralis (UK) Ltd
Table 57: A & F Sprinklers Ltd
Table 58: Churches Fire Security Ltd
Table 59: Compco Fire Systems Ltd
Table 60: Hall & Kay Fire Services Ltd
Table 61: Marioff Ltd
Table 62: Marlowe Fire & Security Ltd
Table 63: Mercury Engineering & Building Services Ltd
Table 64: Sureserve Compliance Fire Ltd
Table 65: Thameside Fire Protection Ltd
Table 66: Triangle Fire Systems Ltd
Table 67: Trinity Fire and Security Systems Ltd
Table 68: UK Sprinklers Ltd
Table 69: Vipond Fire Protection Ltd
Chart 70: Active Fire Detection Systems Market Supply Structure
Table 71: ADI-Gardiner Ltd
Table 72: Norbain Holdings Ltd
Table 73: Safelincs Ltd
Table 74: IST Supplies Ltd
Table 75: UK Active Fire Protection Market by Value (ยฃm MSP), 2020-2029
Chart 76: Active Fire Protection Equipment Growth Potential by Product Type
Chart 77: Active Fire Protection Equipment Growth Potential by End-User Sector
Retrofit Demand Accelerating
Particularly in high-rise and social housing. This is driving substantial retrofit activity across alarms, detectors, and sprinkler systems.
Stricter Compliance and Certification Requirements
Updates to fire safety regulations and standards (BS, EN, UKCA) are adding cost and complexity for manufacturers. Compliance is now a critical differentiator in both public and private sector tenders.
Growth of Integrated Building Safety Solutions
Active fire protection is increasingly part of broader, integrated life safety and BMS systems. Demand is rising for connected, interoperable products that fit into smart building environments.
Rising Emphasis on Active Protection in Residential Sector
Active fire safety solutions โ particularly detection and suppression โ are now prioritised alongside passive systems in many high-risk residential applications.
Sustainability and Chemical Regulations
Environmental concerns are reshaping product preferences, especially in suppression systems. There is growing momentum behind PFAS-free alternatives in response to sustainability goals and regulatory changes.
Smart Tech and Predictive Maintenance
Leading clients are adopting IoT-enabled fire safety systems to support digital twin platforms and predictive maintenance.
Product Category
Fire Detection and Alarm Systems
- Smoke detectors
- Heat detectors
- Carbon monoxide detectors
- Flame detectors
- Control panels and notification systems (sirens, strobes)
- Wireless alarm systems
Fire Suppression Systems
- Sprinkler systems (wet, dry, pre-action, deluge)
- Water mist systems
- Gas suppression systems (COโ, FM-200, Novec 1230, inert gases)
- Foam-based systems
- Kitchen fire suppression systems
Portable Fire Extinguishers
- Water, foam, dry powder, COโ, wet chemical
- Specialist extinguishers (e.g., for lithium-ion batteries)
Fire Blankets & Hose Reels
- Commercial and residential-grade fire blankets
- Fixed hose reel systems for manual firefighting
Fire Alarm Monitoring & Connectivity Tools
- Remote alarm monitoring systems
- IoT-connected detection and suppression devices
- Smart integration with BMS (Building Management Systems)
Ancillary Equipment
- Manual call points
- Batteries and power supplies
- Interfaces, relays, and control modules
- Enclosures, mounts, and protective covers
Sector Analysis
Demand for active fire protection systems is rising across construction sectors, especially in residential, education, healthcare, and data centres.
Increased regulation, particularly in high-rise and social housing, is driving retrofits of alarms and suppression systems.
Sectors like infrastructure and commercial buildings are also investing in upgraded, compliant systems โ often as part of broader ESG and safety strategies.
The push for smarter, connected systems is strongest in tech-led environments like data centres and smart campuses.
Regional Analysis
London & Southeast
Strong retrofit demand, highest concentration of high-rise residential buildings and dense commercial developments
Northwest & West Midlands
Significant public sector-led regeneration projects. Large-scale housing associations and local authorities driving retrofit programmes. Manufacturing and logistics hubs also fuelling demand for fire suppression systems.
Scotland
Distinct fire safety legislation and enforcement approach (e.g. all homes required to have interlinked alarms). Strong public housing presence influences retrofit market.
Wales & Northern Ireland
Smaller overall market size, but active fire protection demand influenced by devolved regulatory updates and social housing stock conditions.
East of England & Southwest
Lower density urban development and fewer high-rises, but demand growing in care homes, tourism-related premises, and data centre infrastructure.
Distribution and Supplier Analysis
Specialist Distributors
Most critical channel, offering product supply and value-added services such as installer support, maintenance guidance, and compliance advice.
Direct from Manufacturers
Common for large-scale projects and complex suppression systems, especially where bespoke specification or installation is required.
Electrical Wholesalers
Significant route to market for alarms and detectors, especially for standardised and widely used products.
Internet Retailers
Growing in importance, particularly for basic equipment (e.g. extinguishers, residential alarms). Price competition is intense but suited to SME and retrofit buyers.
DIY & Home Improvement Stores
Limited to domestic-grade fire safety products, often purchased by homeowners or small landlords.
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