Safety & Security System Upgrade for The Zone @ Rosebank

The Zone @ Rosebank is an integrated mixed-use development in Rosebank, Johannesburg. Consisting of five buildings with two levels of retail space, a hotel and a 2-storey office tower complex, it is well established as a shopping, dining and nightlife destination for a broad cross-section of people.

In 2015 The Zone @ Rosebank embarked on a R500 million revamp project and FS-Systems was contracted to upgrade their Electronic Security and Life Safety System and install a new High Definition IP Surveillance System, a SANS 10139 compliant Fire Detection System, as well as SANS 7240 Emergency Voice Evacuation Systems.

Centre Management needed to ensure that their patrons and staff were protected by the best and latest Security and Life Safety Systems. Ageing infrastructure in some areas needed to be upgraded to ensure compliance to the new Fire and Life Safety Standards and Regulations.

High Definition IP Video Surveillance

FS-Systems proposed Avigilon as the Video Surveillance Solution and installed more than 180 cameras, ranging from 1MP to 8MP resolution, recording on Avigilon Network Video Recorders. Operators in the control room can monitor activities and movement of patrons and vehicles throughout the public areas, walkways, drive ways and parking areas using Avigilon ACC5 software. With Avigilon’s Appearance Search Technology, individuals can be tracked using advanced video analytics as they move throughout the complex.

Fire Detection and Emergency Evacuation

More than 600 Ziton Fire Detection and Alarm Devices were deployed throughout the buildings and 5 levels of underground parking. The building Emergency Voice Evacuation System was upgraded and now includes over 100 indoor and outdoor EN54-24 compliant speakers supplied by TOA. Installation and selected devices comply with relevant Fire Detection and Life Safety Standards.

Integrated Security Management System

Integrations have been done between the various systems to enhance the operators’ situational awareness and to improve responses to emergency situations. In certain alarm conditions, the fire panel will trigger pre-recorded voice messages to alert patrons and staff of imminent emergency situations. Alarms are displayed on graphical maps in the control room to assist first responders.

Maintenance and Support

The FS-Systems Maintenance Division has now taken ownership of servicing the installed solution to ensure that it functions properly at all times.