World-class school under the protection of Apollo Fire Detectors
5 Aug 2019
Apollo Fire Detectors’ innovative SOTERIA® range of detectors has been chosen to protect the prestigious Darrick Wood School in Orpington, Kent. The school is rated by Ofsted as ‘outstanding’ and achieved the ‘World Class Schools Quality Mark in’ 2015.
The fire detection system was upgraded as part of a wider programme of works which saw the school invest in a new dining hall, a Movement & Performing Arts Building with specialist Drama and Music rooms and new PE changing rooms. Many of these new buildings encompass large open areas with high ceilings and interconnected spaces, which presented a challenge for the project’s fire detection system designer, Triple Star Fire & Security Ltd.
To avoid any disruption to pupils and staff during term time, all installation and upgrade work on the systems took place during the school holidays.
Explaining the choices made at Darrick Wood School, Daren Pool, Managing Director of Triple Star, said: “SOTERIA was the ideal product for this large school. With this advanced technology available, we were able to offer superior reliability of detection and reduction of false alarms – exactly the features required in this environment.”
Up to 100 Apollo SOTERIA devices, including manual call points and interfaces, were fitted at Darrick Wood, along with bells and strobes designed for the school environment. The system is managed by two Advanced MX5 control panels – one located in the main reception area and the other in the sports centre reception. The system is programmed to operate a ‘one out, all out’ procedure in the event of a fire being detected.
The Final Verdict
Graham Field, Premises
Manager at Darrick Wood School, commented: “The installation of the new
fire protection system went smoothly during the holidays, so that we could
proudly open the new buildings and provide the pupils with enhanced facilities.
It was reassuring to have the latest SOTERIA technology
installed. We’re very happy
with the modern aesthetics of the devices and are confident that the school’s fire
protection is future-proofed for the years ahead.”
Darrick Wood School is now protected by Apollo Fire Detectors
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