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PROJECT REPORT: EDUCATION & RESEARCH FACILITIES
Advanced’s fi re protection installed in Canterbury Student Village
F
ire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced,
has supplied intelligent
fi re panels to student accommodation in Kent to replace existing panels, as part of a £3.5m project to improve fi re safety at Cloud Student Homes’ Canterbury Student Village sites.
Cloud Student Homes provides students with comfortable,
convenient
accommodation, with 17 different types of rooms available at the Canterbury Student Village, which is easily accessible to three universities,
MxPro Canterbury Christchurch,
University of Kent and UCA, as well as Canterbury College. With fi re safety a priority, it was vital to replace the existing fi re alarm system in Kentish House, Behn Hall and Tallis Court. However, as the buildings were occupied, the challenge for the project was to keep the existing fi re system working while the Advanced panels were being installed to ensure occupants were protected at all times. Advanced’s high-performance, fault-tolerant
5 analogue addressable panels
were chosen to provide industry-leading protection to category L 1 for the student accommodation suites, bedrooms, high-risk areas and plant rooms within two blocks of Kentish House, two blocks of Behn Hall, and Tallis Court.
Fire engineering consultants, Endeavour Group selected fi re safety specialists CSS Ltd as the contractors on the Canterbury Student Village fi re alarm replacement project. CSS Ltd was responsible for the design, supply, install and handover of the project. The
company installed fi ve MxPro 5 4-loop fi re panels which were networked and connected to the ARC for fi re and rescue monitoring. All devices are Hochiki with input/output units connected to the existing AOV units throughout. The networked fi re system had to integrate with the access control, lift and AOV systems. Endeavour Group reviewed the product design and functionality of the fi re system package on the project to ensure it met the client’s needs. The Advanced MxPro 5 has a number of features that CSS Ltd fi nds particularly useful when it comes to installing the fi re panel. These include a built-in multimeter which, measures all voltages and currents across the fi re system in real time, to speed up the commissioning process. Meanwhile, the MxPro 5 panels come in four and eight loop formats to suit CSS Ltd’s needs and customers’ budgets.
0345 894 7000
www.advancedco.com
Protecting schools, saving budgets: Yeoman Shield keeps learning environments smart and safe
S
chools face constant wear and tear – busy corridors, stairwells and breakout areas see hundreds of pupils, staff and equipment moving daily. This can lead to scuffed walls, damaged corners and escalating maintenance costs.
Cardinal
Wiseman Catholic School in Kingstanding turned to Yeoman Shield to protect their interiors and reduce ongoing repair expenses. Head Teacher Robert Swanwick selected
Yeoman Shield after reviewing product samples and exploring options for a long-term, cost-effective solution. Yeoman Shield’s directly employed installation specialists fi tted FalmouthEx Wall Protection Panels at 1250 mm high throughout corridors,
dining areas and staircases.
Where needed, brickwork was professionally boarded-out to create a smooth, high-quality fi nish. Dusty Grey panels complemented existing artwork while providing durable, impact-resistant protection. To enhance safety and durability,
the
project included corner protection, robust 110 mm White PVCu skirting with a solid timber core, and handrails. While the original 50 mm Dia. Guardian Handrail is no longer offered, Yeoman Shield now offers a new, improved version designed for enhanced durability and safety. Together, these elements create a complete interior protection system tailored for busy school environments. All
Yeoman Shield products are
manufactured from rigid PVCu, making them easy to clean, resistant to commercial cleaners, and impervious to bacteria or mould—helping schools maintain hygiene
and appearance with minimal effort. By eliminating constant repainting and repairs, schools can redirect budgets towards teaching and learning.
In addition to wall, door, corner and skirting protection, Yeoman Shield provides Fire Door Services, including installation, inspection, maintenance and management and fi re door protection ensuring compliance with safety regulations while protecting building interiors.
Mr Swanwick praised the results: “The
quality is exceptional. Six months on, there’s no sign of wear, and the installation teams were professional, effi cient and understood the realities of working in a school. I am a very happy customer.” Yeoman Shield delivers complete interior protection and Fire Door solutions, backed by a nationwide installation service trusted by schools across the UK.
0113 279 5854
www.yeomanshield.com
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