Raven Housing Trust collaborates with Aico to enhance fire safety

Recognising the critical importance of robust fire safety measures in sheltered and temporary accommodation, the Raven Housing Trust is committed to installing systems to the very highest specification and those systems must be compliant with BS 5839-6.

Enhancing protection

This three-year programme will see AJS Ltd, an electrical contractor outsourced by the Raven Housing Trust, install Aico’s fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The installation process will take place across 432 individual temporary dwellings, ensuring that residents receive the earliest possible warning of a fire or CO event.

Separately, the 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, providing enhanced safety and rapid response capabilities within these facilities.

Aico’s relationship manager for the South East, Paul Barrett, will work closely with Christian Hirschfield from the Raven Housing Trust and in parallel with other teams involved in the project to provide product expertise and guidance.

“We’ve chosen Aico as our manufacturer for this project due to its reputation for high-quality products and innovative technology,” stated Hirschfield, who serves as electrical manager at the Raven Housing Trust. “Aico’s commitment to safety and reliability make the company an ideal partner for our homes, ensuring that we provide the best possible protection for residents.”

3000 Series installation

The upgrade will involve the installation of specific high-performance Aico alarms tailored to different areas within the temporary dwellings. The Ei3028 multi-sensor heat and CO alarms will be installed in kitchens where boilers are present. The Ei3024 multi-sensor fire alarm is be used in kitchens without boilers, while 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, thereby providing full-circle protection and allowing for an immediate response.

At each of the sheltered accommodation sites, Aico’s Ei414 RadioLINK+ fire/CO alarm interface will be implemented to seamlessly connect the new fire alarm system with the existing Warden Call set-up, enabling immediate alerts and assistance for residents in the event of a fire or CO-related emergency.

Training and ongoing support

Paul Barrett will further support the team by delivering Aico’s award-winning Expert Installer training course. This CPD-accredited instruction will equip the Raven Housing Trust’s staff with the essential knowledge and skills needed to correctly and efficiently site and install Aico’s safety systems.

Once complete, the team members will extend their knowledge by completing Aico’s Domestic Fire and CO Alarm Systems City & Guilds-assured training held at its headquarters in Oswestry.

Commenting on the project, Barrett stated: “Christian and his team are taking the lead in installing Aico’s products to comply with BS 5839-6 using our Grade D1 Ei3000 Series alarms and LD1 specification.”

*Further information is available online at www.aico.co.uk