Siemens solution for London landmark

A Siemens fire detection system has been installed in a London venue as a part of a multi-million pound refurbishment.

The Roof Gardens, around 100 feet above Kensington High Street, is a 6,000 square metre venue on the roof of the former Derry & Toms building in central London.

The decision to invest and restore the site included a need for a fire protection system which reflected the value of the Grade II listed building, including its rooftop gardens designed by landscape architect Ralph Hancock in the 1930s.

Cerberus Pro

Siemens gold solutions partner, London Fire & Security, proposed a system based around Cerberus PRO, Siemens comprehensive EN54-13 approved fire alarm system, with the new ASD+ aspirating smoke detection for certain areas.

Cerberus PRO features ASA detectors with their patented detection chamber design, dual optical sensing technology and Advanced Signal Analysis (ASA) to optimise response. It is designed to enable smoke detection in areas where thermal detection would ordinarily be necessary, providing reliable detection with no false alarms.

ASD+

Reflecting the importance of maintaining the surroundings and the club’s ambience for the Roof Gardens‘ members, in areas where conventional point detectors were deemed to impact on the aesthetics of a venue, Siemens ASD+ was employed.

Siemens has offered ASD systems for a number of years but this new generation, ASD+ features two new detectors which are specifically designed to provide solutions for larger and more complex projects. A single device can cover an area of up to 6,700 m² – currently the largest coverage area available on the market. 

Even for Class A installations with the highest sensitivity requirements, up to 2,000 m² of detection coverage is achievable with a single ASD+ detector. This makes the technology ideally suited to applications typified by their large open areas, the roof gardens being a prime example, with the detectors located for ease of access.

The project featured the installation of ASA detectors, sounder beacons, call-points and ASD+ pipework and detectors, with the relevant interfaces, all monitored by Cerberus PRO panels to provide site-wide detection.

London Fire & Security Managing Director, Chris Saxby’s statement

Managing Director of London Fire & Security, Chris Saxby said that: “We are pleased to have added the Roof Gardens to our portfolio of prestigious projects across the capital.

“As a company we always look to promote the benefits of the ASA detection and its ability to provide fault-free fire alarms.

“As a gold partner, Siemens always provides us with excellent support, and that was the case again with this project where we worked closely with the client to ensure we provided a solution which met the specific requirements of the site.”

Siemen’s Fire Systems Sales Manager, Mario Malone’s statement

Marios Malone, Fire Systems Sales Manager with Siemens, commented that: “For such a prestigious venue, the reputation that Siemens has globally as a fire systems solutions provider was certainly a factor in securing the contract.

“Also important was the ASA detectors’ ability to detect real fires and avoid false alarms and therefore unnecessary evacuations given the focus on providing a relaxed atmosphere for the club’s members and their guests.

“This is also reflected in the ongoing monitoring and maintenance of the system remotely. As a cloud-based technology Cerberus PRO enables many of the tasks that had traditionally been conducted on-site to be done remotely, presenting significant opportunities for disturbance-free testing which does not impact on the club’s day-to-day operations.”

Siemens install fire detection system in London venue: Summary

Siemens have installed one of their fire detection systems into The Roof Gardens, a venue based on Kensington High Street.

The project marks an addition to Siemens portfolio across the capital city.