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APPLICATION
RNLI installs weatherproof access control system At the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s (RNLI) lifeboat station in Sennen Cove, Lands End, exposure to the harsh coastal conditions had taken its toll on the site’s entry system. An automatic barrier that was relied on to allow crew and visitors access to the site – and to prevent unauthorised entry – had to be removed due to rust that had built up over time. Instead, the RNLI had to rely on traffic cones to control access while waiting for a more practical option. Local installer, South West Garage Doors (SWGD), found a solution that would not only provide the level of access control required by the RNLI, but that would withstand the challenging weather conditions in this part of Cornwall. In an exposed coastal location such as Sennen Cove, rust caused by the coastal environment can be a major issue when it comes to equipment longevity. The new solution would have to perform reliably throughout the year and the preference was for an automatic barrier. SWGD installed a BFT Automation Maxima Ultra 36 barrier in stainless steel finish, which provides weather-resistance, minimising the damage caused by saltwater spray. The stainless
steel casing ensures that the electromechanical barrier mechanism is protected from the elements. In addition, the Maxima Ultra 36 can provide a drive-through gap of up to six metres – the ideal size for cars, small vans and lifeboat trailers to pass through. Kevin Spinks, Managing Director of BFT Automation, said: “We are pleased that a fantastic organisation like the RNLI has put their trust in one of our products.”
Evacuation alert system for new residential block
C-TEC’s evacuation alert system, EVAC-ALERT, has been specified for a new residential building in London. Located in the Elephant and Castle area of London, Joyce Newman House is an eightstorey block of 40 living spaces commissioned by Leathermarket JMB. Specified and supplied by Churches Fire & Security working alongside Blu Electrical Installations, EVAC-ALERT has been designed to comply with BS 8629, which recommends evacuation alert systems be installed in all new blocks of flats over 18 metres to assist the Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) in evacuating part or all of a building in an emergency. The system consists of a two-loop control panel connected to single and multi-way interface units, self-testing sounders and visual indicators. With manual controls to allow firefighters to operate the evacuation alert devices located inside flats on a zone by zone or floor by floor basis, the panel is stored in a secure vandal resistant cabinet which can only be accessed by the FRS using a special copyprotected key. David Collins, Project Manager at Churches Fire & Security, said: “Evacuation alert systems ensure firefighters can alert occupants in a building of the need to evacuate if a fire gets out of control. The EVAC-ALERT system we’ve specified provides peace of mind for residents and, crucially, also demonstrates that building management have taken every precaution possible to protect the people residing in the property. Our client is delighted with the system.”
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