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Evacuation alert system from Advanced helps protect residents in Merseyside social housing
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ire protection solutions manufacturer, Advanced, has supplied its EvacGo evacuation alert system to two high-rise
residential tower blocks in Huyton, Merseyside following a series of fire safety improvements to the buildings. Following a significant programme of
compartmentation works undertaken in 2018, the 11-storey Knowsley Heights buildings have benefitted from a refit that includes installation of Advanced’s EvacGo system, which is compliant with the BS 8629 Code of Practice, for the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of evacuation alert systems for use by fire and rescue services in England and Wales. Knowsley Heights is owned by Livv Housing
Group, an independent housing association, with the two buildings partially managed by an onsite manager. ABM Fire and Security Ltd undertook the complete, supply, installation and commissioning of the EvacGo systems. A 4-loop, 16-zone evacuation alert panel was installed in each building. Each EvacGo panel is housed inside a STS
205 security-rated enclosure with patented BS EN 1303-compliant lock and key mechanism for exclusive access by the fire and rescue service – ensuring minimal risk of unauthorised use and full compliance with BS 8629. Argus Vega
Sounder VADS audible and visual devices and interfaces were installed in the hallways of each of the 128 flats to ensure all residents, including people who are deaf or have hearing loss are kept safe and informed. Tony Cahill, executive director – property
from Livv Housing Group said: “EvacGo from Advanced was selected for the Knowsley Heights refit as it was essential that the evacuation alert system met the criteria for BS 8629. While it may not be mandatory for an 11-storey existing building, meeting with best practice is essential for us as a housing association to protect our customers in the event of a fire.” All Advanced evacuation alert systems are
custom-manufactured to reflect each individual building’s evacuation zones and have been developed to provide a bespoke solution that allows the fire services to control evacuation floor by floor according to the severity and location of the fire. BS 8629 guidance states that the evacuation alert control system should be installed where a ‘stay put’ policy is in force, such as with Knowsley Heights, so that it can be used to facilitate a timely and ordered evacuation for all residents. An evacuation alert system is vital to help fire and rescue services inform residents of a change in evacuation strategy during an incident. Tis gives fire and rescue services an additional
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tool to use on the ground, alongside existing methods of evacuation. It must be standalone, with its only function being to assist fire and rescue services in the evacuation of the building. As a world leader in the development and
manufacture of intelligent fire systems, Advanced is committed to creating a safer future. A reputation for performance, quality and ease of use see Advanced products specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks.
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Domus Ventilation expands HRXE MVHR range with ZEUS D
omus Ventilation, manufacturer of market-leading ventilation systems that save energy and improve indoor
air quality, has expanded its HRXE range of Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR) units with the launch of HRXE-ZEUS. HRXE-ZEUS has been introduced to meet ventilation requirements for large residential properties, which require a more powerful system to deliver the airfl ow required to meet Building Regulations Part F. HRXE-ZEUS high performance MVHR system
combines supply and extract ventilation in one system. Using an advanced heat exchanger, up to 95% of the heat typically lost in waste, stale air is effi ciently recovered and used to temper the fresh air drawn into the building. The fi ltered, pre-warmed air is distributed to areas of the home such as living rooms and bedrooms, eff ectively meeting part of the heating load in energy effi cient dwellings. The system features two independent fans which have full-speed control for background and boost ventilation rates. HRXE-ZEUS comes with 100% thermal bypass which automatically activates when the air temperature reaches a pre-set level, allowing in cooler, fresh, fi ltered air without warming it through the heat exchanger – ideal for increasingly air tight properties that are prone to overheating in summer. The smart design of HRXE-ZEUS means there is no reduction in airfl ow when operating in bypass mode.
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replaced via the front access panel, for quick and easy maintenance. HRXE-ZEUS joins Domus Ventilation’s
There are four HRXE-ZEUS models to choose
from, available to meet diff erent specifi cations and diff erent on-site requirements, including opposite handed units and units with integral humidistat. Optimal ventilation performance is achieved when choosing models with the latter, as the sensors accurately measure air humidity and the HRXE-ZEUS’s extract speed automatically changes from background to boost as the level of humidity increases. HRXE-ZEUS accessories include an Anti-
Vibration tray which isolates the unit from the wall to reduce any low levels of vibration induced noise, condensation drain kit and, of course, replacement fi lters. The fi lters are easily
existing range of MVHR systems, including HRXE-HERA which is suited to use in smaller properties of up to two/three bedrooms, and HRXE-AURA designed for homes of up to four/ fi ve bedrooms. All units are listed on the SAP Product Characteristics Database (PCDB) and come with a warranty of fi ve years, with the fi rst year covering parts and labour. The HRXE range has been designed to work most effi ciently when used with Domus duct systems, providing a total solution to whole house ventilation solutions for residential properties. Domus duct systems off er improved system performance through the exacting tolerances and engineered fi t of the system, whereby pressure drops are minimised and air leakage virtually eliminated. Domus duct systems feature a range of unique products, including the award-winning Greenline Bend which reduces duct bend resistance by up to 60%. Domus Ventilation has a well-deserved
reputation for quality, supported by excellent technical support, from a market leading manufacturer and designer. It is well placed to off er immediate, practical solutions to Building Regulations Parts F & L.
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