As a Property, Maintenance, or Site Manager, you’re responsible for ensuring the school’s facilities are safe, compliant, and well-maintained. With vaping increasingly happening in toilets, changing rooms, and other unsupervised areas, schools need a discreet yet effective solution to monitor and deter this behaviour.
VapeGuardian is easy to install, low maintenance, and designed to integrate seamlessly into school infrastructure.
Why Vape Detection Matters for Facilities & Site Teams
Hidden Vaping Areas – Toilets, stairwells, and locker rooms are hotspots for vaping, often leading to lingering odours and residue buildup.
Fire & Safety Risks – Some vapes contain lithium-ion batteries that pose a fire hazard, especially when improperly disposed of.
Minimising Damage & Clean-Up Costs – Vaping can cause stains, residue, and odours that require extra cleaning and facility maintenance.
Low-Maintenance Solution – VapeGuardian is easy to install and requires minimal upkeep, with automated alerts and reporting.
How VapeGuardian Supports Your Role
Simple, Non-Disruptive Installation
Can be wall or ceiling mounted, with no complex wiring required. Minimal downtime or disruption to school operations.
Low Maintenance
No moving parts, easy-to-clean sensors, and remote monitoring for real-time updates.
Fire Risk Reduction
Helps prevent illicit vaping in areas where it could pose a fire hazard.
Data Driven Facility Management
Detection logs help identify problem areas so resources can be allocated efficiently.
Installation
Installation of our vape sensors could not be easier, they only require a standard power source, or PoE (Power over Ethernet) connection.
VapeGuardian sensors can be mounted on walls or ceilings and only require a standard power source or PoE (Power over Ethernet) connection. Installation is quick and non-disruptive
Do the sensors need regular maintenance?
No, the sensors require minimal upkeep. Occasionally, they may need a wipe-down to ensure accuracy, but no ongoing calibration is needed.
Can the system be integrated with existing security or fire alarm systems?
Yes, VapeGuardian can be configured to work alongside existing security infrastructure and school network systems.
What happens when an alert is triggered?
An alert is sent to designated staff members (such as DSLs, SLT, or duty staff), allowing immediate action. Schools can configure who receives alerts based on their response strategy.
How does this fit into an overall safeguarding strategy?
By detecting and deterring vaping, VapeGuardian supports the wider safeguarding framework, ensuring that students are not able to partake in / are exposed to harmful substances on school grounds.
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Why Property, Maintenance & Site Managers and Installers Choose Vape Guardian
As a Property or Maintenance Manager (or Site Manager) responsible for building upkeep, safety, and compliance, selecting the right vape detection system is critical. Vape Guardian’s plug-and-play sensors, clear installation guides, and minimal maintenance requirements make it the ideal choice for educational, corporate, or hospitality facilities. Below, explore how Vape Guardian addresses your key concerns, from streamlined installation to ongoing support.
1. Hassle-Free Installation for Installers & Maintenance Teams
Each Vape Guardian sensor requires only a standard power outlet (230V) and either Wi-Fi or optional 4G connectivity—no specialised wiring, ductwork, or dedicated network drops.
Our step-by-step documentation includes:
Recommended locations (corridors, restrooms, common areas, stairwells) to maximise aerosol detection coverage.
Simple instructions for wall- or ceiling-mounting, with clear hole-drilling templates and safety considerations to avoid fire alarms or HVAC interference.
Built-in auto-calibration that completes within minutes of power-up, ensuring each unit is instantly operational.
Most installations take under 20 minutes per sensor and can be scheduled outside school hours or facility peak times. There’s no need to shut down HVAC or fire systems, keeping daily activities uninterrupted.
2. Seamless Integration with Existing Infrastructure
Vape Guardian’s sleek, white polycarbonate housings blend into ceilings or high on walls, matching most facility aesthetics.
Sensors draw under 5 W, allowing multiple devices per standard fuse circuit. You can route power from existing lighting circuits or unused outlets in corridors.
Collaborate with campus safety or facilities teams to map out “hot spots,” such as back stairwells, disabled restrooms, or concealed alcoves.
Each sensor reliably detects vape aerosol within a 30 m² radius—a typical corridor or two adjacent classrooms. For larger halls or open foyers, cluster sensors every 6–8 m to ensure no gaps.
Organise devices into logical zones (e.g., “West Wing – Level 1,” “Science Block – Block A”) within the cloud portal. This enables rapid pinpointing of incidents and targeted maintenance.
4. Simple Ongoing Maintenance & Support
Vape Guardian’s cloud-based management portal automatically pushes over-the-air firmware updates. Installers and site managers do not need to revisit each unit—updates happen overnight with no user intervention.
Each sensor performs hourly health checks, reporting battery voltage (for optional UPS backup), signal strength, and device status. If any unit reports offline or tampering, an email/SMS alert notifies your maintenance team immediately.
Our recommended annual inspection process (downloadable PDF) covers:
Ensure housings are intact, lenses unobstructed, and no dust accumulation.
Verify each sensor’s Wi-Fi or 4G signal strength remains above recommended thresholds.
Confirm auto-calibration logs show consistent baseline readings.
Gently dust the air-intake vents with a soft brush to maintain sensitivity.
Whether you’re a first-time installer or a seasoned facilities technician, Vape Guardian’s UK-based support team provides phone or email assistance, with typical response times under two business hours. Access our online knowledge base for troubleshooting videos, wiring diagrams, and software tutorials.
5. Compliance, Safety & Audit-Ready Reporting
Every vape event is time-stamped with ±2 s accuracy and associated with a specific sensor ID. These logs integrate seamlessly into your existing Health & Safety audits or local authority inspections.
Use the cloud portal to filter incident reports by date range, building zone, or sensor ID. Export CSVs for inclusion in asset management systems or compliance binders.
By demonstrating active vape detection across high-risk areas, you reinforce facility safety policies, align with Ofsted safeguarding standards (for schools), and satisfy insurance provider requirements for proactive risk mitigation.
6. Cost-Effective Lifecycle & Warranty Assurance
Vape Guardian sensors come with a 24-month hardware warranty, ensuring any manufacturing defects are covered at no additional cost.
For peace of mind, upgrade to a 5-year service plan that includes annual on-site calibration checks by certified technicians.
Start with a pilot (e.g., 10 sensors) in high-risk areas; easily expand to full coverage across the entire campus. Volume discounts apply once you exceed 25 units.
By reducing vape-related incidents and minimizing false alarms, schools typically recoup their initial investment within 6–12 months—delivering demonstrable cost savings on disciplinary actions, security personnel hours, and facility walkthroughs.
7. Installer & Maintenance Training Resources
Complete our free, 30-minute e-learning module to become Vape Guardian–certified. Gain access to advanced calibration techniques, 3D mounting templates, and troubleshooting flowcharts.
Quarterly live webinars cover best practices for sensor upkeep, interpreting diagnostic logs, and preparing for annual audits. You’ll earn CPD (Continuing Professional Development) points recognised by property management associations.
Download PDF manuals, quick-start cards, and branded signage for “No Vaping” zones, helping your site teams reinforce compliance visually.
8. Enhancing Facility Reputation & Safety Culture
Installing discreet vape detection sensors sends a clear message to students, employees, and visitors that your facility is proactive about health and safeguarding.
Demonstrate to governors, trust boards, or corporate leadership that you’re leveraging innovative technology to maintain a secure, smoke-free environment—strengthening trust and potentially unlocking further funding or grants.
For larger sites, Vape Guardian can integrate vape alarms with existing PA systems or security dashboards, ensuring rapid coordination between site managers, security staff, and emergency services if required.
Conclusion As a Property or Maintenance Manager (or Site Manager), your priorities are clear: deliver reliable, cost-effective safety solutions with minimal disruption to operations. Vape Guardian’s advanced vape sensors, documented installation processes, and robust maintenance support ensure you can deploy an effective vape detection network quickly—freeing your team to focus on broader facility maintenance tasks. Installers benefit from straightforward, low-complexity setups, while ongoing support and automatic firmware updates keep devices functioning optimally without repeated site visits. Choose Vape Guardian to protect your environment, streamline your maintenance schedule, and demonstrate a proactive approach to health and safety.
