Sigma XT Gas Suppression panels manufactured by Kentec Electronics are protecting NHS staff and patients at the Louisa Jordan NHS Facility Glasgow – located at the Scottish Event Campus (SEC) which provides more than 500 COVID-19 beds.
Vipond Fire Protection installed the fire safety systems within a seven-day turnaround.
The system includes a total of seven Sigma XT gas suppression panels, and 32 detectors located within the electrical room that serves the 10,000sq m facility.
Kentec’s Sigma XT releasing panel provides three initiation circuits as standard, which means the release of the extinguishant can be configured to activate from any combination of detection zone inputs to allow specific and controlled activations.
It also features a large LED display, simplifying configuration and displaying the time remaining until release for added user safety.
Gary White, fire alarm and gas suppression manager at Vipond, said: “Kentec is known for reliability and customers find its panels are easy to use and configure. And, with time being a major factor in this installation, speed was critical.”
Kevin Swann, managing director of Kentec, added: “The Sigma XT range is well suited to major healthcare facilities for its capacity, robust reliability and our brand’s signature intuitive user interface.
“The installation acts as an excellent example of how manufacturers and installers within the fire industry are working together, in line with COVID-19 regulations, to ensure that essential installation and maintenance of fire systems can go ahead.”
