Listed farmhouse goes wireless
To advise on the best way forward, the Cotswold Farm Trust was recommended to Mainpoint Fire Protection who provide fire alarm installation and protection services in the Gloucestershire area.
Mrs. Iona Birchall, who lives in the house, was determined to avoid unsightly wiring which would mar the beautiful interior . Mainpoint recommended Detectomat’s SRC 3000 wireless detect system which includes optical smoke detectors with integral sounders, break-glass call points and heat detectors. The choice was made because it is very reliable and particularly suitable for heritage buildings. The advantages of being wire free not only include avoiding damage to historic walls and ceilings but also cost. The whole installation of a panel, 39 devices and 3 repeaters took only 4 days. Because of the speed, labour charges were kept to a minimum and there was very little disruption to day to day business – essential in a house with many visitors.
“Cotswold Farm dates from the 1700’s and was substantially extended in the 1920’s in the Arts & Crafts style. Mainpoint came highly recommended by English Heritage. They took great care of the character of the architecture and intricate plasterwork. They sited the smoke and heat sensors and the repeater panels as sensitively as possible. And were a pleasure to have in the house.” said Mrs. Birchall.
Detectomat’s product offering ranges from design conscious detector covers for residential and commercial applications to conventional, addressable and leading edge wire-free systems, marketed under the company’s “Wireless detect” brand.
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