Advanced’s Fire Protection System Secures Multi-Million Student Accommodation Project At University Of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb Campus

Five new towers at the University of Brighton’s Moulsecoomb campus are now protected by a fault-tolerant network of MxPro 5 fire panels from global fire systems leader, Advanced.

The 13 networked MxPro 5 panels have been installed to protect the five student accommodation towers varying between eight and 18 storeys, which will provide more than 800 student bedrooms as well as ground-floor fitness facilities and amenities for the students’ union.

fire system integrated with Third-party interfaces

Responsible for the fire system design, supply and commissioning were West Sussex-based Southern Fire Alarms (SFA) Ltd, who also installed the equipment, alongside mechanical and electrical engineers, J&B Hopkins. The fire system is integrated with multiple third-party interfaces, including automatic opening vents (AOVs), sprinklers and access control.

Each building is configured with a six-minute investigation period, with sounders on the floor of origin

Careful consideration was given to the complex cause and effect programming that needed to be applied across the site. Each building is configured with a six-minute investigation period, with sounders on the floor of origin, which is initiated after single device activation.

Single subsequent device activation

A single subsequent device activation will escalate into full evacuation of the specific tower. A master key switch has also been introduced, in order to allow for full evacuation of all towers, if required.

David Fell, the Sales Director at Southern Fire Alarms (SFA) Ltd, said “The integrity of the network was a key concern for our client. Many solutions appear to allow extensive cause and effect. However, in larger, networked sites, such as the five student accommodation buildings, at Moulsecoomb Campus, some systems can fall short of attaining adequate performance levels over longer distances.”

Advanced’s solutions chosen for large-scale installation

David Fell adds, “Advanced’s solutions were SFA’s first choice for this large-scale installation. We rely on Advanced products to deliver powerful cause and effect that can be easily programmed and maintained, carrying all the required inputs and outputs for third-party systems. This, in turn, ensures the safety of the hundreds of students who will be living on site.”

MxPro 5 is the fire industry’s renowned multiprotocol fire system solution, certified by FM Approvals to the EN 54 standard. It offers customers a choice of four detector protocols and a completely open installer network, backed up by free training and support.

MxPro 5 panels installed

MxPro 5 panels can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels

MxPro 5 panels can be used in single-loop, single-panel format, or easily configured into high-speed networks of up to 200 panels, which can cover huge areas. Ease of installation and configuration, as well as a wide range of peripheral, make MxPro 5 panels suitable for almost any application.

Amanda Hope, UK Fire Business Development Manager at Advanced, said “The sophisticated cause and effect programming that our MxPro 5 panels offer brings a range of verification and investigation delay options into play that can significantly reduce false alarms.

Amanda Hope adds, “The project at Moulsecoomb Campus that SFA, our long standing and trusted installer partners, were involved in, is yet another fantastic example of our solutions delivering great value, reliability and peace of mind.”

Advanced secures prestigious educational facilities globally

Advanced, owned by FTSE 100 company - Halma PLC, protects a wide range of prestigious and high-profile educational facilities across the globe, from Scotland’s University of Edinburgh and Serbia’s University of Belgrade to Myanmar’s British International School.

Advanced is a globally renowned company in the development and manufacture of fire protection solutions. Advanced’s reputation for performance, quality and ease of use sees its products specified in locations around the world, from single-panel installations to large, multi-site networks.

Advanced’s products, such as multiprotocol fire panels

Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, multiprotocol fire panels, extinguishing control, fire paging, false alarm management and reduction solutions as well as emergency lighting.

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