SAFETY & SECURITY 61
Advanced scores fire safety system upgrade at Stamford Bridge
S tamford Bridge, home to Chelsea
Football Club, now boasts an upgraded fire safety system thanks to TP Fire & Security Ltd’s installation of Advanced equipment, ensuring protection and peace of mind for fans and staff. The project at the iconic London stadium involved replacing 14 existing fire alarm panels with a network of 17 Advanced MxPro 5s and three repeater panels,
while ensuring uninterrupted functionality throughout the transition. The systematic decommissioning of the old system and installation of the new MxPro 5 network throughout the stadium, plus the integration of two new PC-Net graphics system, careful planning and efficiency.
demanded Despite
the complexity of the task, the work was successfully completed in just six days, meeting the client’s stringent requirements for continuous protection and performance. Stamford Bridge, situated in Fulham, West London, has been the proud home of Chelsea
Football Club since 1905. With a capacity of 40,343, it stands as one of England’s most historic football venues. Simon Fiddy, project manager at TP Fire & Security Ltd, stated: “The successful upgrade at Stamford Bridge is testament to our team’s expertise and dedication and the ease of use of Advanced products. Despite the challenges posed by the scale and complexity of the installation, the exacting
ADF06_Advanced_Safety & Security - Smoke & Fire Protection_Half Page
Advertorial.indd 1 A1 rated Cemgold boards protect care home patients’ memories
A new care home complex has made use of IPP’s A1 non-combustible Cemgold boards to create Memory Boxes that will help patients fi nd their rooms and orientate themselves by storing photographs or other memorabilia. Prominently positioned in the corridor wall outside each of the rooms is one of the 600 x 400 mm boxes with a lockable door, which were fabricated on site by Highwood’s own carpenters, with the room number featured in large, high contrast numerals. On the room side of the boxes, however, a similarly sized panel of 12.5 mm thick Cemgold replaces the plasterboard lining to offer half-hour fi re resistance. The Project Architect for Harris Irwin, Michael Bond, recounts: “Because the Memory Boxes are made up using standard blockboard, they required separate fi re protection for which we specifi ed a material meeting the requirements of Euro Class A2 should be utilised. The main contractor, Highwood then proposed Cemgold which met all of the criteria.” Available in thicknesses of 6, 10, 12.5, 16 and 18 mm, the 1,200 x 2,400 mm sheets of Cemgold are widely specifi ed across the construction industry for interior and exterior applications including in combination with IPP’s Magply boards.
01621 776252
www.magply.co.uk ADF06_Magply_Safety & Security - Fire
Protection_DPR.indd 1 Vox Ignis launches Unicorn Voice PAVA with global fi rst UL certifi cation
Worldwide voice alarm and safety communications specialist Vox Ignis has launched its new unifi ed PAVA system, Unicorn Voice, after becoming the global fi rst to receive UL certifi cation to EN54-16. This European standard specifi es the requirements for voice alarm controls and other equipment used in fi re detection and alarm systems. Unicorn Voice is a powerful wall-mounted, scalable public address and voice alarm (PAVA) system for almost any site. It is designed to be the easiest to specify, install, and confi gure. It can grow from one panel to a fault-tolerant network of 64 multi-amplifi er panels with up to 256 speaker circuits supporting over 163,000 speakers as per BS EN 5839-8. Unicorn Voice is easily programmed and managed via integrated, intuitive touch screens or PC and offers a range of amplifi er sizes and speaker taps that maximise power effi ciency. Amplifi ers can be hot-swapped, and Vox Ignis’ speaker range promises easy fi rst- fi x with plug-and-play installation. Unicorn Voice offers pre-recorded and live voice messaging, background music, integrated fi re telephones, disabled refuge, fi re alarm VADs, and assistance alarms.
0191 516 6030
www.vox-ignis.com ADF06_Vox Ignis_Safety & Security - Smoke & Fire
Protection_DPR.indd 1 ADF JUNE 2024 07/06/2024 08:41
WWW.ARCHITECTSDATAFILE.CO.UK 04/06/2024 11:51
schedule and the need for continuous operation, we delivered a seamless transition to the new Advanced system. Chelsea FC’s satisfaction with the completed project underscores our commitment to excellence in fire safety solutions.” Robert Ives, fire safety officer for Chelsea Football Club, added: “Ensuring the safety of Stamford Bridge and its occupants is our top priority, and the successful upgrade to our fire safety system plays a significant part in that goal. I’m relieved to have implemented a reliable and adaptable solution, ensuring continuous protection for Chelsea Football Club and its loyal supporters. I extend my thanks to all parties involved, whose expertise and dedication made this project a resounding success.”
MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire panel and is certified by FM Approvals to EN 54 Parts 2 and 4.
0345 894 7000
www.advancedco.com 13/06/2024 11:42
Page 1 |
Page 2 |
Page 3 |
Page 4 |
Page 5 |
Page 6 |
Page 7 |
Page 8 |
Page 9 |
Page 10 |
Page 11 |
Page 12 |
Page 13 |
Page 14 |
Page 15 |
Page 16 |
Page 17 |
Page 18 |
Page 19 |
Page 20 |
Page 21 |
Page 22 |
Page 23 |
Page 24 |
Page 25 |
Page 26 |
Page 27 |
Page 28 |
Page 29 |
Page 30 |
Page 31 |
Page 32 |
Page 33 |
Page 34 |
Page 35 |
Page 36 |
Page 37 |
Page 38 |
Page 39 |
Page 40 |
Page 41 |
Page 42 |
Page 43 |
Page 44 |
Page 45 |
Page 46 |
Page 47 |
Page 48 |
Page 49 |
Page 50 |
Page 51 |
Page 52 |
Page 53 |
Page 54 |
Page 55 |
Page 56 |
Page 57 |
Page 58 |
Page 59 |
Page 60 |
Page 61 |
Page 62 |
Page 63 |
Page 64 |
Page 65 |
Page 66 |
Page 67 |
Page 68
