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Top of the class for PWP – the specialists in the design and installation of fire systems in schools
 Students at North Leamington School (NLS) have started the new term in style thanks to a £30 million investment.
The new single site development has brought together North Leamington Community School and Arts College which were previously on two separate sites. The university type campus boasts three faculty blocks, a sports centre and a main building hub.
With the school’s capacity at 1,500 and five buildings across the complex an extensive and networked fire alarm safety system was required, provided by PWP Building Services Ltd specialist division PWP Fire & Security.
PWP, part of Gent’s network of Approved System Integrators (SIs), won the contract to provide and install a complete suite of mechanical, electrical and specialist services which included a reliable and capable fire alarm system for the entire North Leamington School campus. They completed the installation in time for the college’s September opening.
Five Vigilon control panels are networked throughout the buildings with over 600 Gent innovative multi-functional S-Quad Sensors and S-Cubed Sounders.
The advanced technology of the S-Quad Sensors make them capable of early detection and signalling of fires and the advanced technology allows the level of sensitivity to be set automatically according to the time of day or to suit potential risks of a particular education facility.
Gavin Clarke, Senior Project Engineer at PWP, said: “North Leamington School required an intelligent and extensive fire alarm system that not only provided fire safety but phased evacuation between blocks, an alarm for class changes and reduced the risk of false alarms in sensitive areas, such as the kitchens and science laboratories.
“The Gent Vigilon system meets these needs due to its flexibility and intelligent sensing technology as well as being reliable, cost-effective and simple to install.”
With varying activities taking place throughout the blocks, such as chemistry and technology, the S-Quad can be programmed to ensure that the type of detection in the sensor best meets the environment in which it is operating.
The loop powered sounders and strobes save on cabling and costs whilst ensuring compliance with the Disability Discrimination Act 1995.
The combination of the sensing technology and the intelligence in the Vigilon control panel means the system offers a superior level of false alarm management whilst providing fast, accurate means of detecting a real fire.
PWP Fire & Security division are an independent fire specialist within UK and Ireland who work as part of the Gent 24 Approved Network.
PWP Fire & Security division have successfully designed, installed and maintain intelligent Gent fire alarm systems in many other educational facilities throughout the UK, including Avon Valley School – Rugby, Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School – Ashbourne, Mill Hill School – Ripley, The Dronfield School & Clowne College.
For more information
Tel: 0115 964 7781
Fax: 0115 964 7787
Web: www.pwp-ltd.co.uk
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