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Case Study: Hybrid Fire Alarm Upgrade at Nutmeg House, Tower Bridge
Project Overview Electrifire was appointed to upgrade the fire alarm system at Nutmeg House, 60 Gainsford Street, London SE1 2NY, an occupied office building located within a five-minute walk of Tower Bridge. The building’s existing hybrid fire alarm system had become obsolete. It was built around a Notifier fire alarm panel, with Notifier hard-wired devices…
Read MoreGent Anti-Masking Fire Detection: Understanding Honeywell Self-Test Technology
A fire alarm system is only as effective as the detectors protecting the building. While regular maintenance helps confirm that detectors remain operational, there are occasions where a detector’s smoke entry points can become obstructed by paint, dust, protective covers or debris without it being immediately obvious. Honeywell Gent addresses this with an anti-masking feature…
Read MoreMartyn’s Law: A Practical Guide for Building Owners and Managers
The Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Act 2025, widely known as Martyn’s Law, introduces legal duties for certain publicly accessible premises and events to improve preparedness for and protection against acts of terrorism. Named after Martyn Hett, who was killed in the Manchester Arena attack in May 2017, the legislation requires qualifying premises to take reasonably…
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