Electricity House, Crest Nicholson Homes’ stylish city centre apartment development in Bristol, features an advanced smoke ventilation system from leading smoke and natural ventilation specialist, SE Controls, helping keep residents safe if a fire was to occur.
Originally designed by acclaimed architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott in the 1930s, the six-storey Grade II listed building has been converted into 85 luxury apartments.
At the same times, it has been ensured that many of the original design aspects are retained or reinstated to enhance its art deco style.
The building’s main atrium is at the centre of the SE Controls solution, as the smoke ventilation system is designed to vent smoke from the atrium in the event of a fire to make sure escape routes are kept clear.
To achieve this, SE Controls designed, installed and commissioned the system, which consists of 37 SHEVTEC® automatically controlled louvres, which are manufactured and tested in accordance with BS EN 12101: 2.
The SHEVTEC® louvres also incorporate ‘fall protection’ to increase safety, as well as using IP rated external motors, which are vital to allow easy access for future maintenance.
A further 21 low level air inlet louvres and linear door actuators also form part of the system, all of which are controlled by a series of OS2 control panels with integral battery back up and fully compliant with the relevant sections of the BS EN 12101 standard.
Stuart Coote, SE Controls’ Business Development Manager, commented: “Electricity House is a landmark building designed by an iconic British architect, so we’re delighted to have played a part in this project.
“Smoke control and fire safety is not only a core part of our business, but also an area we’re very actively involved with via organisations such as the Smoke Control Association, FIRAS and British Standards, to ensure that design, manufacturing, installation and maintenance standards are constantly being maintained.
“Although this is important for the industry, the real benefit is for residents who rely on our systems for failsafe performance, if a fire should occur.”
Contact:
SE Controls,
Lancaster House,
Wellington Crescent,
Fradley Park,
Lichfield,
Staffordshire,
WS13 8RZ
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