Scottish Borders College, a new £13.4 million educational centre which combines further and higher education facilities on a single campus, is being protected using Apollo intelligent fire detection technology. The co-location project is the first of its kind in rural Scotland and offers a unique learning and teaching environment to thousands of students.
SAFE Systems, based in Galashiels, won the contract to supply, install and commission a site-wide networked fire detection system for the main buildings, plus stand-alone systems for remote buildings with specific requirements, like the halls of residence. In total, the company installed 11 Advanced Electronics control panels and 2,427 Apollo intelligent fire detection devices in a two-phase programme of works.
“Apollo’s open protocol gave us the degree of flexibility we needed to meet multiple requirements across the campus buildings, while the choice of compatible interfaces and ancillary devices helped us to link the new fire detection system to other critical equipment quite easily. In essence, Apollo fire detection technology has enabled us to meet the clients’ requirements and complete the project on time.” – Graeme Millar, Senior Fire Engineer, SAFE Systems
The intelligent fire detection system not only provides robust protection but also allows seamless integration with existing infrastructure, ensuring comprehensive safety for all campus users. SAFE Systems’ expertise and Apollo’s technology continue to set the standard for fire safety in educational environments.
