Safety Technology International (STI) has announced the EMEA launch of its latest innovation: the G3 and GF Multipurpose Push Button Series. Initially unveiled at Intersec in early 2025, the launch has generated widespread interest across the Middle East, with major infrastructure projects, such as airports and sports stadiums, among the early adopters.
These push buttons mark a significant advancement in fire safety, access control and intrusion detection. Uniting robust physical activation with optional integrated surveillance, the series is tailored to help reduce false activations, deter misuse and enhance on-site accountability. Already successfully introduced in the United States, the G3 and GF series is now available to customers globally.
A defining feature of the new series is the industry-first optional built-in IP camera, this innovation enables real-time visual identification of individuals interacting with the device. Unlike traditional overhead CCTV, the G3’s eye-level capture provides face-on footage of each activation, overcoming common obstructions like hoods or caps. Footage is captured before, during and after activation, providing crucial evidence for facility managers and security teams. Particularly in high-traffic environments where repeated false activations are a costly problem, this added layer of visual accountability helps deter misuse and supports more informed incident management.
STI’s Head of Marketing & Product Management, Sibtain Naqvi, said: “We designed these buttons not just to perform a function, but to address a real issue in the industry: the growing challenge of malicious activations and alarm fatigue. The optional camera delivers an immediate step-change in accountability and deterrence.”
Constructed from impact-resistant polycarbonate, the devices are highly durable and built for reliability in demanding settings. The G3 series is intended for general use in access control and security systems, while the GF is purpose-built for fire alarm integration.
Both feature a range of operational configurations, including Momentary, Key-to-Reset and Turn-to-Reset, with optional protective covers available with or without a built-in sounder. These covers offer added protection and are aligned with the recommendations of BS 5839-1:2017, which advocates for the use of protective covers to reduce false fire alarms. The G3 is also available in a choice of colours and with customisable text options, allowing it to be tailored to different applications or site protocols.
The GF model has been UL-listed, ensuring compliance with stringent global fire safety standards. This certification has proven especially important in the Middle East market, where adherence to UL requirements is a standard. The product has already been met with enthusiasm by fire and security professionals in the region, with Intersec attendees praising the device’s ability to strengthen fire alarm systems and reduce call point misuse.
The G3 and GF push buttons each offer a high-performance contact switch—DPDT (2 Form C) in the G3, SPDT (Form C) in the GF—rated at 30 VAC/VDC and 5 A. The optional IP camera offers a 180-degree diagonal field of view and supports up to 5MP HD resolution at 30 frames per second, powered via 12VDC.
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