Hybrid Fire Detection Systems for Historic Buildings
The term historic, or listed, building refers to a building that is not necessarily just old, but one that defines or marks our history. There are many reasons why a building maybe marked as historic or listed, it may be because it was designed by a well-known architect, because it was the place where a significant event occurred, because it was typical of a certain era or because it has certain aesthetic merits.
Fire Alarm Systems – Town Halls
A town hall is a large, historical building, typically located in a city’s town centre. Town halls can be used to hold conferences and events such as weddings, parties and festivals. Birmingham’s town hall, for example, holds a monumental town hall pipe organ that is 70 feet high and contains the largest metal pipe in the UK and attracts many visitors from around the world.
Using Linear Heat Detection in Wooden Structure and Heritage Properties
Heritage or historical sites are official locations where significant examples of military, political, cultural or social history have been conserved. They often contain valuable pieces of history and, in some cases, priceless artifacts. There are many types of heritage properties open to the public today which can range from museums and libraries to stately homes and can sometimes see hundreds of visitors pass through them each day.
Fire Detection in Heritage Buildings
Earlier this year, Clandon Park, an 18th-century mansion in West Clandon, Surrey, was severely damaged by fire. After a fire started in the basement and rapidly spread to the roof, only one room remained unscathed after the roof collapsed causing irreversible damage, despite the best efforts of over 80 personnel and 16 fire engines.
Using Video Smoke Detection Technology In Cultural Properties
Cultural buildings such as Museums, Libraries, Government Buildings, Heritage Properties, Cathedrals and Churches often host an archive of incalculable value. These irreplaceable articles can be physical items, such as paintings, ancient artifacts and books, or indeed the buildings themselves. The contents of such cultural buildings are easily damaged by smoke, fire and the water associated with sprinkler systems and are prone to theft and arson attacks, and it is for these reasons that employing reliable fire detection and security systems is crucial. Even more so, a fire detection system can provide very early warning of fire to ensure that action is taken before any irreversible damage is caused is vital.
