Even Temporary Structures Deserve Robust Fire Safety

From marquees and exhibition halls to large festival stages and sporting venues, temporary structures come in many forms, often accommodating thousands of people. While they offer the flexibility required for major events, they also introduce unique fire safety challenges. Temporary electrical installations, portable generators, catering facilities and constantly evolving site layouts all increase the potential fire risk.

As the sector continues to grow, so does the need for effective fire protection. Market research estimates that the global temporary structures market was worth $4.8 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach $7.4 billion by 2034. This expansion reflects rising demand for flexible infrastructure across the events industry, making reliable, adaptable fire safety systems more important than ever.

Protecting One of the World’s Largest Temporary Motorsport Events

Each year, the area surrounding the French city of Le Mans is transformed into one of the world’s largest temporary event sites for the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race. Unlike traditional motorsport events, where the winner is determined by the fastest completion time, victory is awarded to the car that covers the greatest distance within 24 hours.

To support the event, an extensive temporary infrastructure is constructed, including team garages, hospitality areas, accommodation and operational facilities. Protecting these environments presents a unique challenge, particularly given the limited construction window and constantly changing site configuration.

Historically, event organisers relied on fire watch personnel and routine manual inspections to manage fire risks during both construction and live operations. Looking for a more proactive approach, they selected Ramtech’s WES system to provide continuous fire monitoring and rapid incident detection throughout the event life-cycle.

Benjamin Rigaud, Head of the Design Office, explained: “We needed something that could be deployed quickly because we only have two weeks to deliver the projects. We also didn’t know the final interior layouts of the team areas on the ground floor, so we needed a highly flexible system that could be adjusted at any time without cabling.”

Why Wireless Fire Protection Is Ideal for Temporary Events

Traditional wired fire alarm systems are often impractical for temporary venues. Installation can be time-consuming and costly, while frequent changes to site layouts make permanent cabling difficult to justify.

Wireless solutions such as Ramtech’s WES system are designed specifically for these dynamic environments. The system provides comprehensive fire detection and alerting across temporary sites and open-air venues, delivering reliable protection without the constraints of fixed infrastructure.

Devices can be installed rapidly with minimal disruption, while the modular wireless architecture allows coverage to be expanded, relocated or reconfigured as site requirements evolve. Whether protecting festival grounds, hospitality suites, temporary grandstands, backstage areas or operational compounds, WES provides organisers with a scalable fire safety solution that keeps pace with changing event layouts while helping maintain the highest standards of safety.