Cygnus SmartNet-100 installed by Cannon Fire & Security at Charles Pugh Glass

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Cannon Fire & Security has chosen Cygnus‘ EN 54 certified and 100% wireless SmartNet-100 fire detection and alarm system to deliver and install a solution in three days, for vehicle glass replacement company, Charles Pugh Glass.

The need for improvement

Charles Pugh Glass needed to replace its existing 25-year-old fire alarm system and asked Cannon Fire & Security to deliver a new system completed with modern standards. Cannon Fire & Security saw the potential of SmartNet-100 on this project. With 14 engineers now trained through the Cygnus Academy, Cannon Fire & Security are certified installers of the SmartNet system.

Charles Pugh Glass, a wholesaler of replacement vehicle glass, recognised the necessity of upgrading its fire detection and alarm systems following a fire risk assessment. The fire risk assessment revealed that the existing systems in their two buildings were no longer compliant with modern regulations and so they knew they needed to make a change.

SmartNet-100 is both EN 54 certified and BS 5839-1 compliant, providing Charles Pugh Glass assurance that the new system meets all relevant safety standards whilst still obtaining insurance requirements.

Charles Pugh Glass made the initial choice to upgrade its systems to satisfy fire risk assessment and insurance requirements but it was the benefits of 100% wireless and minimal disruption that made Cygnus’ SmartNet-100 stand out.

Features of the SmartNet-100

SmartNet-100 stands out because it is ideal for small to medium sized projects where the scalability of SmartNet-Pro is not required. The SmartNet-100 has many features and benefits of the SmartNet-Pro range, including the fact is is an EN 54 certified and 100% wireless fire detection and alarm system.

Built on a combination of radio devices, operating on a self-forming, self-healing wireless mesh network with multi path network redundancy utilising channel hopping technology that enhances reliability and robustness. Alongside all these features, SmartNet-100 is still up to 20 times faster to install than wired systems.

SmartNet-100 was installed into two buildings on the premises: the warehouse and the office and workshop, utilising two SmartNet panels with 75 devices, including smoke detectors, ceiling beacons and input/output units, connected to one panel and 85 on the second system.

Unlike other wireless options on the market, Cygnus provides a 100% wireless solution with no requirement for boosters and the mains power hardwiring which follows, allowing minimal disruption during an installation period of just three days.

Managing Director of Cannon Fire & Security, Dominic Gundry-White’s statement

“Choosing a 100% wireless solution has increased the speed and ease of installation. The installation only took three days to complete both buildings, where it would have taken 2-3 weeks for installation of a hard-wired solution”, states Dominic Gundry-White, Managing Director of Cannon Fire & Security.

Cannon Fire & Security choose Cygnus’ SmartNet-100 system to be installed at Charles Pugh Glass: Summary

Cygnus’ SmartNet-100 system has been chosen by Cannon Fire & Security to be installed at Charles Pugh Glass. This is following Charles Pugh’s request to find a replacement for their previous 25 year old fire alarm system that no longer met industry regulations.

CCS develops revolutionary fire safety solution

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Contactless Check Solutions (CCS) has developed an industry-first solution to “transform” the fire safety sector in the wake of the Grenfell Tower tragedy.

According to the company, its “simple” solution to make fire safety inspections faster and more accurate will reportedly ensure fire door compliance in line with UK regulations.

The method involves using a pin containing a unique identifier that is then installed into a fire door at manufacture or retrofitted.

The company’s fire inspection app can then be installed on a smartphone or tablet and is used to scan the pin and give the inspector access to the door’s manufacturing and maintenance history in real time.

The app will then prompt the inspector to complete a checklist with compulsory photos which automatically update the record stored on the cloud.

Building owners and managers will have quick and easy access to see a complete overview of all their fire door stock, site by site, floor by floor, using a simple traffic light system, and the history of each and every door, the Maryport firm said.

Andy Tyas, managing director, said: “The fire safety industry is under intense scrutiny after Grenfell. The government is looking closely at how and when fire doors are inspected, maintained and managed.

“The development of this project will benefit the people responsible for the building as well as the regulatory authority to ensure correct inspections are being carried out in accordance with building regs.”

CCS is being supported by the Made Smarter North West adoption pilot, which helps SME manufacturers to adopt digital technologies.

Mr Tyas added: “Made Smarter funding and advice has accelerated development of the technology by two years and dramatically increased our chances of being first to market with a technology that could transform the fire safety sector.”

CCS said the innovation will make it easier for owners and managers to ensure compliance with UK regulations by establishing a consistent system for fire door inspection programmes, regardless of the type of building.

With nothing similar currently on the market, CCS said it is targeting manufacturers of the six million new fire doors produced every year in the UK, as well as the managers of the hundreds of millions of fire doors currently installed.

CCS directors Sean Parnaby, David Reay and Andrew Tyas have been manufacturing fire doors for almost 20 years.

According to CCS, it isn’t just focussed on the UK market and has already had discussions with building managers in Europe and the Middle East.

The company are also discussion with door manufacturers, inspectors and local authorities regarding applying the solution to refuse chutes in high rise buildings and sprinkler systems.

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EVAC+CHAIR: A universal evacuation solution for smooth stairway descent in an emergency situation

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In the event of an emergency such as a fire or an earthquake, passenger lifts should not be used in a multi-storey building. This can create an issue for the mobility impaired or injured who could become trapped.

If a persons capability to evacuate is impaired by a medical condition like heightened anxiety or having to exert themselves by using stairs in a bit of a hurry, then assistance might need to be provided. Evac+Chair’s products are the perfect solution; their evacuation chairs are a lightweight and easy to use device which glides effortlessly down stairways to assist with the quick and safe removal of people who are mobility impaired in the event of an emergency evacuation.

The Evac+Chair 300 series features 182kg payload capacity, is lightweight, easy to use and comes supplied in a blue textured finish and contrasting yellow hammock and is the most popular single-person operation evacuation chair within the range.

Features:

  • Ergonomic handle – For ease of deployment and compact storage
  • Adjustable passenger head strap – Limits movement, securing the passenger in place
  • Quick release adjustable safety belt – For passenger safety
  • Friction tracks – The self-braking reinforced tracks control speed of descent
  • Heavy-duty wheels – Ideal for operation over uneven terrain
  • Reflective decals – For easy location in poor visibility

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