Client Overview
An industrial manufacturing facility in Glasgow required a full upgrade of its ageing fire alarm system to meet current standards and maintain safe 24/7 operations.
The Challenge
- Obsolete and unreliable fire alarm system
- Poor detector coverage in production and storage areas
- Non-compliant with BS 5839-1
- Frequent false alarms disrupting operations
- Limited system visibility and outdated controls
Our Solution
Libertas Systems Ltd delivered a complete system upgrade using a Gent by Honeywell addressable fire alarm system.
Scope included:
- Full site survey and compliant system design
- Installation of a new Gent addressable control panel
- Replacement of all detectors, MCPs, sounders, and interfaces
- Re-zoning for improved emergency response
- Integration with plant shutdown systems
- Full commissioning, testing, and certification
All works were carried out in line with BAFE best practices and UK standards.
Systems Installed
- Multi-sensor detectors suited to industrial environments
- High-output sounders and visual alarm devices for noisy areas
- Clear system indication via Gent control panel
- Zoned evacuation strategy tailored to site operations
- Improved fault diagnostics for maintenance teams
The Result
- Fully compliant with BS 5839-1
- Significant reduction in false alarms
- Improved life safety across the site
- Reliable, future-proof Gent system
- Increased confidence from insurers and stakeholders
Need a Fire Alarm Upgrade in Glasgow?
If your system is outdated or non-compliant, we can design and install a solution tailored to your site.
