Product category:
Building Protection and Alarms
News Release from: Chubb | Subject: Fire suppression
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 25 April 2008
Chubb fire suppression in Liverpool
Chubb Fire helping to protect prestigious new Beetham's West Tower from fire.
It is installing a wet riser system and two new sprinkler systems to protect both the interior of the building and the basement car park Chubb Fire is part of UTC Fire and Security, a unit of United Technologies Corp
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 3 Mar 2006 at 8.00am (UK)
Related stories
Chubb Evac+Chair meets evacuation obligations
Evac+Chair from Chubb ensures the smooth and safe evacuation of disabled or otherwise physically impaired individuals from a building in the event of an emergency.
Bespoke on-line management technology
Global, a new web-based Fire Risk Assessment management system, specifically tailored to support the Fire Safety Manager within a multi-site organisation.
The 40-storey West Tower, set to be the tallest building in Liverpool, is the flagship headquarters for The Beetham Organisation, the property development and investment company.
Designed by award winning architects Aedas, the mixed-use building has office space on the lower floors, and 120 high quality apartments and seven penthouse apartments on the higher levels.
Bruce McGowan from Chubb Fire explained: "Wet risers are essential for fighting fires, providing a vital supply of water when it is needed most".
Further reading
Chubb Fire reaches recycling target
Chubb Fire's Extinguisher Recycling Unit has exceeded its 500,000th extinguisher recycled since the Unit opened for public business in June 2005.
SISYS launches Visitor Express Security Edition
SISYS has launched a new version the SISYS Visitor Express Security Edition that replaces traditional sign-in books.
"A wet riser will typically be found in buildings over 60 metres above ground level and comprises a system of pipes and valves that are kept permanently charged with water".
"In this particular installation, there is an outlet valve on every floor to which the Fire and Rescue Service can connect in the event of fire".
"In addition to the wet riser we have installed two sprinkler systems," Bruce continues.
"One is on level 34 in the Sky Bar and the second, a rather more complicated system, in the basement car park".
"The building's car park uses a revolving system that stacks cars into a small area".
"This obviously provides a challenge when it comes to fire safety because the fire protection system must be able to reach every section of the car park".
"We recommended a sprinkler system with jet nozzles on the sprinklers that direct water in all directions rather than the traditional 'fan heads' which are designed to cover as much surface area as possible".
"The system uses heat sensors which react when the surrounding area rises above 68 degrees Celsius".
Chubb Fire was awarded the contract for the new fire suppression solution through the mechanical and electrical contractors AandB Engineering with whom it has a long-standing relationship.
AandB Engineering's Alan Williams said: "After a competitive tender Chubb Fire was selected".
"Price is always going to be an important factor but most importantly we know and trust Chubb Fire to deliver what we want, and provide the appropriate technology for the task".
"We have the confidence in the day-to-day running of the contract and that is essential when we're working on projects like these".
Chubb Fire has worked with AandB Engineering on a number of other high-profile contracts including the original Beetham Tower on Old Hall Street, and the Buddleia, a re-development of a Grade II listed warehouse in Liverpool's historic Riverside dock area.
It also teamed with AandB Engineering to protect Liverpool's most recognisable landmark, the Royal Liver Building.
• Chubb: contact details and other news
• Email this article to a colleague
• Register for the free Buildingtalk email newsletter
• Buildingtalk Home Page
