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protection for one of South East Asia’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to date. The Advanced network protects the


Advanced protects Longest Sea Crossing A


network of 31 ExGo gas extinguishant control panels have been installed as part of the active fire


artificial island gateway in Hong Kong that serves as an entry and exit point to the new 34-mile bridge-tunnel system, used by over a 10 million passengers in its first eight months. The ExGo panels were selected to protect


critical server rooms in more than 10 different buildings on the purpose-built island, including police and fire stations as well as customs and different administrative buildings. Each gas extinguishant control panel is connected to at least one remote status indicator unit located at the protected area entryway. Each extinguishing system was designed, configured and commissioned by Peak Trade International Limited. Constructed using around 420,000 tonnes


of steel - enough to build 60 Eiffel Towers – the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge has been designed to last for the next 120 years, and is set to deliver significant economic


advantages to the region. ExGo has been developed specifically for sensitive and strategic assets such as server rooms and data centres, control rooms, as well as historic and cultural attractions. It is suitable for almost all single-flooding area applications and includes a range of control options and devices. It is approved to EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 as well as EN12094-1 and is among the first systems to combine these with EN12094 in a single solution. (EN12094-3 relates to the integrated manual


release on the front of the panel). ExGo can be integrated into Advanced’s Axis EN fire system or any third-party alarm system. Advanced, owned by FTSE 100 PLC


Halma, has an impressive history of protecting critical transport and infrastructure sites across the globe, including the London Underground and the Istanbul Metro. Halma is a global group of life-saving


technology companies with a clear purpose to grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day. Advanced is a world leader in the


development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The legendary performance, quality and ease of use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single-panel installations to large multi-site networks. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multi-protocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging and false alarm management systems.


0345 894 7000 www.advancedco.com


Form, function and fire I


t would be fair to say that Vicaima are renown for the manufacture of on-trend and innovative interior door designs, however it is sometimes overlooked, that this prowess extends beyond simply form and function. Vicaima also stretch the perceived boundaries and market norms when it comes to the performance of risk critical products, most notably fire doors and door assemblies. Vicaima FD30 (30 minute) timber fire doors


recently tested by the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (MHCLG), achieved an astonishing 54 minutes. Tested on the most onerous side of the door, this result was exemplary and once again illustrated Vicaima’s superior fire door and doorset capabilities, at a time when well-being and personal safety has never been more closely scrutinised. Stake-holders throughout the refurb and


development market will no doubt be well aware of the vital role they play in the decisions which ultimately lead to the supply of safe products. As important specifiers in the build process, they have a duty of care and therefore it is essential to have a clear understanding, that should products fail to perform as intended, they may also share responsibility for any consequences that may arise. Speculation regarding the actual safety of fire


doors has been widely discussed over the last two years, following the government enquiry into the tragic events of Grenfell and related risk critical products. Perhaps this was only to be expected, given the less than robust conclusions drawn by the MHCLG into composite and GRP doors; and their failure to consistently pass a 30-minute fire door test. This result precipitated the removal of many of these products from the market and led to a call for timber fire doors themselves, to be examined independently by government. The results of which subsequently vindicating the assurance provided by a fully certified timber fire door assembly. Budget of course cannot be ignored, but cost


considerations often focus on the product in isolation; often overlooking the contemporary labour saving benefits and cost saving whole costs afforded by fully finished doors. The Vicaima range of own manufactured, factory finished products presents everything from real veneer, through laminates and lacquered paint to finished foil; meaning that it is able to match vision to budget. This design flexibility does not stop there, with easy customisation such as decorative grooves, creating a simple added extra within the grasp of every specifier. A fire performance range such as that offered by Vicaima removes doubt. Rigorously tested,


Vicaima entrance doors in housing environment


third party accredited and fully traceably products that meet FD30 and FD60 rating, assures that those with a duty of care are taking appropriate steps. Additionally, formal test evidence which includes more exacting requirements such as integral face grooves, over height/width dimensions, integrated eye viewers in two positions, concealed door closers and testing to both sides of a door, illustrate a comprehensive approach. Products, which offer additional Secure by Design (SBD) compliance and meet exacting mobility and acoustic criteria ensures products are fit for purpose. Lastly, but by no means least, real design choice that is truly innovative and delivers forward thinking and on-trend answers for today’s housing, means that doors are in step and reflect modern lifestyles. Vicaima designs for refurb, new build and


commercial use, offer specifiers the safe choice when it really matters and in the knowledge that innovative design and functionality really can go hand in hand.


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