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Table of contents Fire protection in schools 1 School fires – costs and causes 2 Arson 3 Automatic detection systems 4 Malicious activation of manual call points 5 Asbestos hazard in retrofits 6 Evacuation 7 System integration and management systems Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2017 Page 2 May 2017 Building Technologies/Fire Safety
Fire protection in schools – Basic objectives Life safety The number one priority is to protect the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff Asset protection Property losses in schools due to fire are higher than almost any other property type Fulfilling all legal obligations and technical requirements is essential Comprehensive fire protection systems ensure optimal damage mitigation Reputation protection Undisturbed education All schools are acutely aware of their reputation Both pupils and parents
Fire incidents in schools – Costs and causes H # Few injuries Many incidents High costs Main causes UK figures show Each year in the UK, fire service intervention is required in 2,000 cases.
Arson – Addressing the problem Automatic fire protection systems Education programs Security and good housekeeping Fires will be detected early and reliably Teaching events in coordination with local fire brigades (e.g.
Fire protection in schools – The rise of automatic fire protection systems Manual systems • In the past, many schools relied on alarms being raised by the occupants themselves • Reasons • Basic legal requirements could be met with breakglass call points and fire-bells • Perceived absence of real threat Increased use of school buildings Increased awareness of risks • Schools were generally only occupied during very limited school hours • School premises are now used far more intensively e.g.
Modern fire protection systems – Further advantages Immunity to false alarms Application Correct positioning of the detectors together with appropriate parameter selection virtually eliminate false alarms caused by deceptive phenomena (e.g. steam, dust, vapors, etc.
Particular school issues – Malicious activation of manual call points The malicious activation of manual call points can be very disruptive to school life • Often regarded by pupils as a prank (to avoid disliked lessons, exams, etc.
Asbestos health hazard in retrofit projects SWING provides ideal solution Avoid asbestos dust hazard … … by using SWING wireless networks Problem Solution • Many schools may still have building materials that include asbestos insulation • With a wireless fire detection network no additional cables must be installed • Drilling or cutting these materials can create a serious health hazard Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2017 Page 9 May 2017 Building Technologies/Fire Safety
Emergency evacuation – Staff responsibilities General principles School-specific issues Be ready at all times The following risks must be minimized • Keep escape routes clear at all times • Corridors should not be used as cloakrooms • Check emergency lighting regularly • Lockers (in corridors) should be fire-resistant • Carry out regular fire drills, which • Notice boards should be fitted with a cover • Reduce panic in a real incident • Draw attention to any deficiencies in emergency procedures •
System integration – Improves safety and saves money Larger schools can profit from system integration via a management system; or one person can be responsible for several smaller schools Such systems can provide efficiency savings in the following areas • Planned maintenance and reporting • Fault monitoring • Remote access System integration can include • Security-related systems (intrusion, CCTV, access control) • Comfort control • Energy optimization Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2017 Page 11 May 2017 Bu
Centralized monitoring simplifies system maintenance Fault Building D Building A Let’s check exactly where the problem is and dispatch a technician to fix it Building C Building B Unrestricted © Siemens AG 2017 Page 12 May 2017 Building Technologies/Fire Safety
… and reporting Building D Building A I think I’ll print out a report on all the faults we have had over the last three months, before my boss asks Building C Bdg A 1st F.xxx yyy. date time Bdg A 1st F.xxx yyy. date time Bdg A 1st F.xxx yyy. date time Building B Bdg A 1st F.xxx yyy.
Remote monitoring provides great flexibility for the security manager Exclusion Building D Building A I see that one area of the basement is still disabled due to that welding work. But the school is locked up now so I can enable it again to ensure complete protection.
Summary – How Siemens responds to the challenges Challenges Response Excessive asset losses (arson etc.
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