Imperial College London Upgrades Fire System to Advanced
26 Oct 2020
A
network of fire panels from UK manufacturer, Advanced, has been installed as
part of a campus-wide system replacement at the Imperial College London (ICL),
Hammersmith.
Six industry-leading 8-loop MxPro
5 fire panels and a TouchControl remote control terminal and repeater panel have
been installed across the Wolfson Education Centre, the Institute of
Reproductive Development Biology and the Commonwealth Building at Imperial
College London’s Hammersmith campus.
The installation, part of a
system-wide upgrade, was conducted by Surrey-based Lloret Fire & Security
Ltd who were tasked with replacing the existing fire alarm control panels,
installing new cabling and devices and commissioning the system across occupied
buildings, where live coverage needed to be maintained at all times.
Imperial specifically requested a
move away from the closed protocol fire system approach, and its associated service
charges, which had been in operation for 15 years. Lloret Fire & Security’s
experience installing Advanced control indicating equipment in other
large-scale educational facilities meant they were confident the open protocol MxPro
5 could easily provide the levels of flexibility and stability required by the
site.
Paul White, Design Director at
Lloret Fire & Security Ltd, said: “The project at Imperial’s Hammersmith
campus involved the replacement of the fire system across a range of building environments
– from offices, workshops and research labs, through to lecture theatres and
conference halls – each with its own specific fire protection requirements.
In consideration of the site’s
false alarm management strategy, multi-sensor detection was installed to manage
and reduce the risk of false alarms. For example, detectors have been
configured for day/night use or can be altered as area usage changes.”
To replace the existing flush-fitted
panel positioned front-of-house in the reception area of the Institute of
Reproductive Development Biology, and for aesthetic purposes, Lloret Fire &
Security Ltd suggested installing Advanced’s touch technology remote control
terminal and repeater panel, TouchControl.
Combining aesthetics with practicality, the low-profile,
high-resolution touchscreen makes it easy to check fire system status via
interactive maps and zone plans, while complementing even the most stylish
interiors. When in standby, you can use TouchControl to display branding,
advertisements and information – it will instantly revert to fire operation
when a fire condition occurs.
Amanda Hope, UK Business
Development Manager, said: “It’s fantastic to see that our partners Lloret Fire
& Security Ltd are so confident in the Advanced solutions installed at Imperial.
When installing or upgrading a building’s fire system it’s important to
consider which protocol is right for you. The nature of our MxPro 5’s open
protocol gives end users greater freedom and flexibility over key factors such
as detector partners, suppliers, installers and service companies. This in turn
helps the end user to more easily achieve best value for money and access top-quality
expertise.”
Advanced, owned by FTSE 100
company Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and high-profile universities
across the world, including Cambridge University, the University of Belgrade
and the University of Macau.
Halma is a global group of
life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner,
healthier future for everyone, every day.
Advanced is a world leader in the
development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. Advanced’s reputation
for performance, quality and ease of use sees its products specified in
locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large,
multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection
systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and
false alarm management and reduction.
Imperial College London Upgrades Fire System to Advanced
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