Officially opened by the Duke of Kent in October 1937, the library, affectionately known as the “1937 Building” was built in response to increasing student numbers at the time and a need for more space.
Since then, the library (and the University as a whole) has expanded significantly and during a routine maintenance inspection of the 1937 building, it was identified that the existing fire safety systems were over their recommended life expectancy.
The University’s Estates Team issued a tender to upgrade the systems to comply with Level 2 standards and we were successful in submitting the winning bid.
As part of the project, we removed the 71 redundant devices and:
- Upgraded all 3 GENT panels
- Replaced 320 devices on a like-for-like basis
- Installed extra 185 new detectors
- Installed electronic door-hold devices
As the library was built in the architectural style of the Modern Movement, the university was keen to retain the aesthetic appeal of the original design. They requested that bare brass cabling be used to match the existing cabling in the building and we used this for the beam smoke detectors.
With the building open 24/7 and students using it consistently during the project, we ensured minimal if any disruption took place and were complimented on this once the project was completed.
For more information on this type of installation, whether it’s for a university, school, public building or any listed property, get in touch with our team by contacting:
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