WAGNER Launches CPD Seminar to demystify new European Standard for Aspirating Smoke Detection
WAGNER UK has launched a series of CPD Seminars to help fire system designers, installers and consultants better understand the implications of a new European Standard that has changed the way Aspirating Smoke Detection Systems have to be designed and installed.
EN54 Part 20 is the new European product standard for Aspirating Smoke Detectors (ASD). From July 2009 the vast majority of ASD systems installed in Europe will have to fully comply with this standard. The standard encompasses both the project design and the ASD systems installed. Since ASD systems, like other detectors for fire detection systems, fall under the Construction Products Directive, compliance with EN 54 Part 20 is a prerequisite for CE marking.
example a presentation with lunch, or at WAGNER’s own offices where their comprehensive demonstration facilities can be utilised. For information on the CPD seminars please call WAGNER UK on 0870 333 6116 or Email:
sales@wagner-uk.com.
WAGNER UK’s TITANUS® family of ASD systems are fully compliant with EN54 Part 20 and can be installed with up to 64 sampling points and 560m of pipe for all three classes of sensitivity. It is vitally important that sensitivity thresholds do not change due to long-term drift and changing environmental conditions, as installations could become non-compliant over time. TITANUS® systems use advanced self-learning algorithms to ensure sensitivity thresholds remain within specification.
All of the ASD units in the TITANUS® range incorporate PIPE GUARD and LOGIC SENS. PIPE- GUARD is a unique monitoring system that detects if a sampling hole is blocked, a pipe is ruptured or if the air sampling unit has failed. This feature is vital in inaccessible areas where access is restricted and identification of individually blocked sampling points is essential. LOGIC SENS is an advanced signal processing technology that analyses the smoke sample and
The standard introduces three classes for detector sensitivity, Class A (high sensitivity), B (enhanced sensitivity) and C (normal sensitivity), allowing designers and installers to select the most suitable solution for their application. Class C, normal sensitivity, is equivalent to traditional point detection. Class A and B provide much earlier smoke detection for more critical and demanding applications. The hour-long CPD Seminars clearly explain the implications of the new standard and what is required to design and install a compliant system. WAGNER UK can also deliver seminars at client’s premises, to suit their own timeframe, for
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provides the earliest possible smoke detection whilst safely eliminating false alarms such as cigarette smoke and diesel fumes.
The TITANUS® range has been developed by WAGNER as a simple and low cost air sampling system replacement for point smoke detectors. As well as applications where aesthetics are important, TITANUS® ASD can provide significant benefits for buildings with large open spaces, in areas where future access is likely to be a problem (in voids, shafts, locked rooms, etc) or where the environment is too harsh for traditional smoke detectors.
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Jayne Hornsby
Ex Burton College student Jayne Hornsby has been rewarded for her hard work by being awarded a prestigious Institution of Civil Engineers’ (ICE) Student Prize for the West Midlands Region, at a presentation held at Birmingham’s International Convention Centre. Jayne from Church Gresley, was recommended for the award by the Construction Professional Studies team at the College in light of her commitment and work performance over the last four years. An Estimating Co-ordinator at Land & Water Services Ltd, water based civil engineers in Appleby Magna, Jayne has successfully progressed through her studies from the National Certificate in Construction, to higher technician status, after achieving the Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering, which she completed last Summer.
Student wins prestigious ICE prize
Commenting on Jayne’s achievement, College Lecturer Steve Shaw said, “These awards are made annually as part of ICE’s efforts to promote and progress civil engineering together with raising the profile of professional development for technicians. Awards are made to the highest achieving students from each region and are designed to recognise attainment and professionalism. Judged by a highly respected panel of civil engineers, all of the finalists were selected for their creativity, technical excellence and benefits to the community and environment. Jayne was a first class student with an excellent attitude and approach to work. Her attendance and willingness to help out her peers was always exceptional whilst the commitment and motivation she showed to her studies were outstanding. It’s brilliant that her efforts have been recognised in this way.” Burton College’s range of Construction courses introduce students to the knowledge, and practical skills that underpin professions in the field of architecture, surveying, construction, civil engineering, building services engineering, planning and property.
To find out more call Burton College
on 01283 494400 or visit the website at
www.burton-college.ac.uk
Building & Facilities Management – July 2010
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