ADVANCED PROVIDES FIRE PROTECTION TO 5 ALDERMANBURY SQUARE IN LONDON
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Pacific Security Systems was involved in the design , installation and commissioning of the fire system . 12 MxPro 5 panels were installed along with an Advanced graphics system and a two-stage staff alarm for false alarm management .
Advanced ’ s special build service was also able to design and build a bespoke floor-standing double annunciator that sits on the network via the PENN network device and provides : zonal indication ; sounder control ; damper status and control ; fire phone control ; and sprinkler and wet riser indication .
The Advanced system is linked to over 3,000 devices including access control systems , dampers , BMS and plant shutdowns . The system uses Apollo protocol and Discovery optical smoke detectors are installed throughout .
Kirk Short , Director of Pacific Security Systems Ltd , said “ Advanced ’ s ability to provide a full package of panels , graphics and special-build service is why we have been specifying and installing their equipment for over 10 years . The MxPro 5 panels provide a powerful platform , comprehensive cause and effect functions , fast network and user-friendly controls and were the ideal solution for 5 Aldermanbury Square . Their backwards compatibility enabled us to upgrade the system overnight while maintaining essential fire protection throughout the refurbishment – no easy feat !”
Fire protection solutions manufacturer , Advanced , has supplied intelligent fire panels to 5 Aldermanbury Square , London , as part of a major refurbishment .
Advanced ’ s high-performance , fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analogue addressable fire panels are providing industry-leading protection to all areas of the 22-storey building .
5 Aldermanbury Square is located in the City of London with the Eric Parry designed landmark delivering exceptional views across the London skyline . Fire safety and security specialists , Pacific Security Systems Ltd , was contracted to undertake the upgrade of the building ’ s current Advanced fire panel network . The existing system was an Advanced MxPro 4 so migrating the system over to new MxPro 5 panels was the obvious solution due to the useful backward compatibility . Since all works had to be completed overnight to ensure the system was fully operational during the day , this compatibility proved essential .
Matthew Jones , Head of Sales for UK and Ireland at Advanced , said : “ We are delighted that Advanced ’ s fire panels are providing essential fire protection to the RIBA-award winning 5 Aldermanbury Square . Our MxPro 5 panels are designed to make life as easy as possible , delivering robust protection that offers real peace of mind , all backed up by our highly rated technical support .”
As a world leader in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems , Advanced products are specified in locations around the world , from single-panel installations to large , multisite networks .
The Advanced portfolio includes complete fire detection systems , multiprotocol fire panels , extinguishing control , false alarm management and reduction systems as well as emergency lighting .
For further information on Advanced : Tel : 0345 894 7000 or visit : www . advancedco . com
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