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ADVANCED ’ S FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLED IN THE HEART OF BIRMINGHAM
comprehensive cause and effect options , fast network and user-friendly controls . While the BS 8629-compliant EvacGo evacuation alert system gives peace of mind that Swallow Street residents can be evacuated safely in an emergency .”
Fire protection solutions manufacturer , Advanced , has supplied intelligent fire panels and evacuation alert systems to a mixed-use development at the prestigious One Victoria Square , and adjoining One Swallow Street , as part of a major refurbishment to grade A specification .
One Victoria Square fronts onto one of Birmingham ’ s most high profile and iconic squares and the gateway to the Central Business District . A mixed-use development , it has multiple levels containing mainly office space , with a retail unit on the ground floor . Meanwhile the adjoining One Swallow Street also has multiple levels but offers residential apartments .
Advanced ’ s high-performance , fault-tolerant MxPro 5 analogue addressable panels were chosen to provide industry-leading protection to all levels at One Victoria Square and the linked building One Swallow Street . In addition , One Swallow Street also benefits from BS 8629-compliant EvacGo evacuation alert systems which were installed to help keep residents safe .
Fire safety specialists , Gem Fire Solutions was involved in the project from design through to commissioning . They installed eight networked MxPro 5 fire panels along with an Advanced graphics system and Apollo devices across both buildings . In One Swallow Street three EvacGo evacuation alert systems were also installed along with Hyfire sounders .
Shaun Scott , Emergency Evacuation Systems Application Engineer at Advanced , said : “ We offer our customers an extensive range of fire protection solutions to meet the demands of a wide variety of commercial and high-rise residential settings . 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 . Meanwhile , following the Grenfell Tower enquiry and the increased awareness of the importance of effective fire evacuation , we have seen an increasing number of building owners installing EvacGo systems . While the Building Regulations make evacuation alert systems mandatory in new residential buildings over 18m , building owners of smaller buildings , or those being retrofitted , are also keen to meet best practice and keep their residents safe .”
MxPro 5 is the fire industry ’ s leading multiprotocol fire panel and is certified by FM Approvals to EN 54 Parts 2 and 4 . It offers customers a choice of four detector protocols and a completely open installer network , backed up by free training and support . MxPro 5 can be used in single-loop , singlepanel format , or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels covering huge areas . Ease of installation and configuration , as well as its wide range of peripheral options , make MxPro 5 customisable to almost any application .
Advanced is owned by FTSE 100 company Halma PLC – a global group of life-saving technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer , cleaner , healthier future for everyone , every day .
For further information on Advanced : Tel : 0345 894 7000 or visit : www . advancedco . com
Jamie Dyer , Gem Fire Solutions , said “ As a mixedused development it was important to find a solution that would meet the requirements of both the commercial and residential buildings . Advanced ’ s ability to provide a full package of fire panels , graphics and evacuation alert systems made the choice simple . The MxPro 5 panels were the ideal solution providing a powerful platform ,
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