Hochiki installs bespoke detection system at Willis Aviation’s Teesside base
Iain Hoey
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Hochiki case study at Teesside International Airport
A bespoke fire detection solution from Hochiki Europe has been installed at Willis Aviation Services’ maintenance base at Teesside International Airport, covering Hangars 7 and 8 across 45,000 m².
Hochiki said the project was delivered with local life-safety specialist Render Alarms, which designed and installed a tailored system built around Hochiki intelligent detection technology.
The site includes hangars, workshops and office space.
The case study described engineers working with high-value aircraft and potentially flammable materials.
System design and devices specified
The installation centres on Hochiki’s ESP intelligent fire detection system, described as offering open-protocol flexibility and performance aligned with the forthcoming BS 5839-1 2025 standard.
In office environments, adjustable smoke and heat detectors were specified, described as supporting reliable detection and reducing unwanted alarms.
In workshop areas, wall-mounted sounder beacons were installed to provide visual alerts in high-noise conditions.
For hangar voids, Hochiki’s FIRElink aspirating detection system was specified, described as using laser-based technology to monitor large areas with enhanced sensitivity and reduced maintenance requirements.
Render Alarms’ installation team used specialist design software to optimise the aspirating pipe network around the hangar’s structural framework, with the case study describing this as supporting coverage and compliance.
Luke Render, from Render Alarms, commented: “Hochiki’s bases are a gamechanger, one base fit all devices.”
The case study described sensors twist-fitting onto bases as part of the installation and commissioning approach.