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care homes & sheltered housing project report
SE Controls keep residents safe at Derby’s Sunnyfield Extra Care development
smoke and hybrid natural ventilations system from leading specialist, SE Controls, to help keep resi- dents safe in the event of a fire while also providing fresh air to corridors and communal spaces. Developed by Housing & Care 21 in partner-
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ship with Derby City Council and the Homes and Communities Agency, Sunnyfield enables older people to live independently, but with the added support of an ‘Extra Care’ approach which enables residents to access a range of on-site services and amenities, as well as social events. The 70 flats are located over three stories plus a
lower ground level with access provided by stairwells, lift shafts and a corridor network. SE Controls upgraded the smoke ventilation equip- ment with an environmental ventilation system,
which is fully automated and provides day to fresh air ventilation to the communal corridors. The system also keeps these areas clear of smoke in the event of a fire when triggered by the network of SHEVTEC controllers and temperature sensors. While the primary function is to provide
essential smoke ventilation, the system’s versatile design enables it to be configured as a natural
erby’s Sunnyfield development of 70 self-contained ‘Extra Care’ flats for people over 60 is using a combined
ventilation solution to provide a supply of fresh air to corridors and communal spaces. This not only allows comfortable temperatures
to be maintained and avoid the possibility of overheating during summer months, but also removes stale air from the building to create a better environment. Throughout the development, the extensive SE
Controls system uses an array of sensors, control panels, roof vents and ventilation louvres, located in each corridor, as well as the four stairwells and glazed atrium areas, to ensure that smoke control and fire safety is maintained at all times for residents and staff, should a fire occur. Further information on SE Controls’ products,
solutions and projects can be obtained by visiting the website or contacting the company directly.
01543 443060
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