ADVANCED PROTECTS UNIQUE LISTED SCOTTISH HOME OF TIMBER CRAFTSMAN
EDITOR ' S CHOICE
An intelligent fire alarm control panel from fire protection solutions manufacturer , Advanced , has been installed in The Steading , the home of sculptor and furniture maker , Tim Stead MBE .
The Steading is an A-Listed building , located in Blainslie near Lauder in the Scottish Borders , and was both the creative centre and home to the Stead family across several decades . It was purchased by the Tim Stead Trust in 2021 and a programme of restoration work has included the addition of an Advanced Go new-generation , single-loop fire alarm control panel to protect this historic home .
protection manufacturer of choice and we rate them very highly , we don ’ t use anything else .”
Neil Parkin , Advanced Sales Manager for the North , said : “ Our Go fire panel provides sophisticated Advanced configuration but with a single loop making it ideal for small projects like The Steading that still want robust fire protection to offer real peace of mind . Go was developed so that customers can still benefit from the performance , reliability , and flexibility they ’ ve come to expect from our premium MxPro 5 range , but in a cost-effective , single-loop format for simpler sites where networking ’ s not needed .”
The Steading is considered Tim ' s masterpiece with the interior completely clad in sculpted wood : floors , walls , ceilings , stairs , cupboards , beds , a grandfather clock , sink , conservatory , hanging sculptures , desks and so on – all made by Stead himself . This exceptional building now aims to become a hub for practical expertise in everything to do with wood and the environment , hosting a variety of day and residential courses in the unique environment of The Steading .
Fire and security service providers , Safe Services , installed the Advanced Go fire alarm panel and were involved from the design stage though to installation and commissioning . The panel is integrated with EMS Firecell radio equipment for a complete cable-free fire system - which was an essential requirement to preserve and protect the unique interior of the building .
Graeme Millar , Fire Systems Technical and Sales Engineer at Safe Services said : “ The Steading is a truly amazing property and we are delighted to have been able to install a system that helps protect this listed building from fire , without interfering with Tim Stead ’ s beautiful interior . Advanced is our fire
Go is the ideal solution for a wide range of single-panel sites – from restaurants , bars and guesthouses to small offices , shops , salons and surgeries . On straightforward jobs , Go ’ s fuss-free installation and configuration save time and money . However , the new panel also makes light work of more complex sites requiring sophisticated cause and effect programming options as well as false alarm management and reduction solutions .
Cost-efficiencies for customers have also been central to Go ’ s development , delivering maximum functionality on a small-site budget . The panel has 15 zonal LEDs as standard for clearer visual indication and BS 5839 compliance without the need to buy a separate LED zone card . Compatibility with three leading detector protocols provides wired and wireless options , as well as greater freedom over design and maintenance provider costs . Further cost savings as well as greater flexibility for site-specific installations are available thanks to a choice of two performance options with different maximum numbers of configurable addresses .
To learn more about Go , visit : www . advancedco . com
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