Raven Housing Trust has partnered with Aico to upgrade fire protection systems in 432 dwellings across its sheltered and temporary accommodation.
This three-year programme will see AJS, an electrical contractor outsourced by Raven Housing Trust, install Aico’s fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. Separately, Raven Housing Trust’s Direct Labour Organisation will be undertaking upgrades to sheltered accommodation sites and general needs properties to LD1 and LD2 specifications, respectively, during change of tenancy or rewiring works. The sheltered accommodation upgrade will also integrate the existing Warden Call systems.
Raven Housing Trust stated that it is committed to installing systems to the highest specification, compliant with BS 5839-6 standards.
Paul Barrett, Aico’s relationship manager for the South East, will work closely with Christian Hirschfield, electrical manager at Raven Housing Trust, alongside other teams involved in this project.
Christian said: “We have chosen Aico as our manufacturer for this project due to their reputation for high-quality products and innovative technology. Aico’s commitment to safety and reliability makes them an ideal partner for our homes, ensuring that we provide the best possible protection for our residents.”
The upgrade will involve the installation of Aico alarms tailored to different areas within the temporary dwellings:
- The Ei3028 Multi-Sensor Heat and CO Alarm will be installed in kitchens where boilers are present.
- The Ei3024 Multi-Sensor Fire Alarm will be used in kitchens without boilers.
- The Ei3016 Optical Smoke Alarm will provide coverage in circulation areas, living areas and bedrooms.
All alarms will be interconnected using the Ei3000MRF module, which allows for wireless interconnection via radio frequency. This means that if one alarm is activated, all alarms will sound.
At each of the sheltered accommodation sites, Aico’s Ei414 RadioLINK+ Fire/CO Alarm Interface will be implemented to connect the new fire alarm system with the Warden Call setup. This will enable immediate alerts and assistance for residents in the event of a fire or CO emergency.
Paul Barrett will be delivering Aico’s Expert Installer training course. According to Aico, this CPD-accredited course will equip Raven Housing Trust with the essential knowledge and skills needed to correctly and efficiently site and install Aico’s safety systems. Once complete, the team will extend their knowledge by completing Aico’s Domestic Fire and CO Alarm Systems City & Guilds assured training held at their headquarters in Oswestry.
Paul Barrett added: “Christian and his team are taking the lead in installing Aico products to comply with BS 5839-6 using our Grade D1 Ei3000 Series alarms and LD1 specification. It has been a pleasure getting to know Raven Housing Trust over the years, and I am sure our trusted partnership will continue long into the future.”