What a weather proof MCP is
A manual call point lets someone raise the alarm when they discover a fire. A weatherproof version has a sealed housing that keeps rain, dust and moisture away from the contacts, so it works when it is needed, not only when it is dry. It gives protection where the device is installed and is used with the fire alarm panel, which then sounds the hooters.
Call point or hooter: two different jobs
People often mix them up. The call point is the input: a person presses it to start the alarm. The hooter is the output: it makes the loud sound that warns everyone. A system needs both, and outdoor areas need weatherproof versions of both. See our weather proof hooter page for the sounder side.
Where we fit weatherproof call points
Anywhere people work or pass outdoors and need a quick way to raise the alarm:
- Factory yards and open process areas
- Loading bays and open sheds
- Car parks and open basement ramps
- Rooftop plant areas and generator yards
- Campuses, hospitals and public buildings with outdoor exits
Choosing the right unit
Weather protection is rated by an IP code, and a unit in open rain needs more than one under a canopy. Near the coast in Visakhapatnam, salty air also corrodes fixings and terminals, so we look at the material and the finish. The unit must also suit your panel, whether conventional or addressable. Plants with gas or vapour need a flameproof MCP instead, because weather protection alone does not make a unit safe in a hazardous area.
What you get from Essatech
We supply, install and service weather proof MCPs and hooters in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam, and the job covers:
- A site visit to see how exposed each location is
- Call point positions on exits and walking routes
- Mounting with sealed cable entries
- Connection to your panel and an alarm test at handover
- Service visits that check seals, cracked covers and wiring
Why buy from Essatech
Essatech has been in business for more than 15 years and works as a turnkey contractor. The team that surveys your site installs and services the system, and its licensed personnel bring 80 years of combined experience in fire safety and security.
Testing and upkeep
A weather proof MCP sits in the weather all year, so it needs more attention than an indoor unit. At each service visit we operate the call point with its test key, check the seal and the cover for cracks, look for rust on fixings and terminals, and confirm the alarm reaches the panel. A unit with a damaged seal is replaced before the monsoon, not after the first failure.
For builders, architects, MEP consultants, corporates, industries, hospitals and defence
Builders and architects should place outdoor call points at yard gates, loading bays and external escape stairs on the drawings. Industries and commercial building owners fit them in yards, car parks and rooftops. Hospital owners fit them at ambulance entrances and external exits, where staff and visitors need a quick way to raise the alarm in all weather. MEP consultants can send the external works drawings and we place call points at gates and stairs. Corporates cover campus parking and roof plant. Defence establishments, including Navy and Army depots and dockyard areas, need call points that withstand weather, and we quote within their security and vendor rules.
What decides the cost
The total for a weather proof MCP job depends on:
- The number of call points, which follows the layout and exit routes
- Weather rating and material
- Panel type and cable length
- Mounting height and access
What to send us for a quote
Send these through the quote page or on WhatsApp:
- A site sketch showing exits and outdoor areas
- A note of rain, dust, salt or heat exposure
- Make and model of your control panel, if any
- Your location and the date you need the work done
Outdoor call points in Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam
We supply and install outdoor call points for yards, parking and plants across both cities, from Patancheru and Shamshabad to Gajuwaka and Autonagar. Pair them with the weather proof fire alarm equipment range for a complete outdoor alarm. Contact our offices to book a visit.
Talk to our local team
Share your location, type of building and what you need. We will suggest the right equipment and explain installation and maintenance.