PROJECT
EBRINGTON HOTEL, DERRY
FIRE, REFUGE, ACCESSIBLE TOILET AND INTRUDER ALARMS J MM Fire & Security installs and maintains fire and intruder alarms, as well as alarms for other applications
According to Kevin, even though deadlines were demanding in the phased project, the main electrical contractor, AM Electrical, promoted smooth coordination among the teams. “We had lots of visits to the site to ensure communication and the work was straightforward,” he said. Located in Coleraine, JMM Fire & Security is dedicated to helping customers find the best alarm solutions for their budget. The company strives to create lasting relationships with customers and guarantees honest pricing and quality materials.
and CCTV systems. At The Ebrington Hotel, the company provided a fire alarm system, an Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) for people seeking refuge in an unexpected situation, and toilet and shower alarms for the hotel’s four accessible rooms. JMM Fire & Security also commissioned intruder alarms for all entrances and emergency exits to guarantee the safety of the night staff of the hotel. The company had provided services for the hospitality sector previously, but this was JMM’s first project of this dimension. “It was our first experience of working in a hotel of this scale, and on such a prestigious project,” commented Project Engineer Kevin McConnellogue. “It sure deserves a place of pride in our portfolio.”
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BUILDING ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM A CS Controls was contracted to supply a full Building Energy Management System (BEMS)
Co-Ordinator Michael McElholm. “The timeframe for the project’s completion was also a challenge, as it advanced at a quick pace. We overcame this issue by visiting the site as much as possible to coordinate the work with the mechanical and electrical contractors and ensure a smooth transition.”
to The Ebrington Hotel. The company provided three BMS control panels for various parts of the building, as well as peripheral equipment including valves, actuators, sensors, stainless- steel sensor pockets, thermostats, water meters, and gas meters. To create the panel, ACS Controls used various brands and products such as Schneider Electric contactors and MCBs, Danfoss valves and actuators. The main controller and touchscreen for the entire system used Priva Building Automation. Installing 21st-century systems and
ACS Controls is also based in Londonderry, and the historical
importance of the building was a great source of inspiration for this project. “Coming from the City ourselves, we are well aware of the importance of the history of Ebrington Square and the role it played in shaping our city to be what it is today,” Michael commented.
technology into a 19th-century building structure posed some
challenges. “In the Listed buildings, we were limited in the number of cables we could take from the panels to the areas outside,” explained Project
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