APPLICATION Uxbridge College passes its security test An integrated access control and CCTV solution is playing a key role in managing the safety and security of students, staff and visitors to Uxbridge College across both of its campuses in Uxbridge and Hayes. The challenge presented to Evolution was in servicing, maintaining and upgrading a system that protects the 4,000 students and 600 staff, while taking into account the College’s ongoing growth ambitions and constantly changing infrastructure. Evolution is now supporting an IP-based system with card access, turnstiles and proximity readers to control the movement of card holders New fire system protects high-tech workplace A Star Wars themed cinema, a library that has a secret passage in the bookcase, Rolling Stones themed bathrooms and TVs and Apple iPads in every room are just some of the features of money.co.uk’s new headquarters. Located in a 10,000ft² Grade II listed Victorian castle on the Bathurst Estate in Cirencester, the building provides a unique workplace setting and the interior, designed by Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen. APE Fire & Security was asked by the main contractor for the project, Interaction, to design, specify, install and commission a fire detection across the two sites, as well as a network of CCTV cameras to monitor those seeking unauthorised access and provide a further layer of security. Michael Mcdonagh, Head of Security at Uxbridge College, says that students are each issued with their own photo ID pass: “Should a student forget their pass, we can immediately issue a replacement,” he explains. “However, in maintaining full control, the student’s ‘forgotten’ or ‘lost’ pass is automatically de-activated. Each card also has the shelf life of a student’s course length – so it automatically expires when they finish for the year. Should a user attempt to gain access with a de-activated card, we are immediately notified.” Each of the passes provided is tailored to take into account a student’s studies and lifestyle. It can control, therefore, which ‘zones’ that student can enter, identify whether or not a student has a pre-paid car parking permit, and even enable access to extra-curricular activities such as sport or drama. In total, there are more than 120 controlledentry doors and 80 CCTV cameras, which control room operators can use to pinpoint and track unauthorised access. Both campuses are integrated under the single system, which also includes an intruder detection solution. Alarms can be set/un-set remotely, and operators are alerted to the status of each panel to ensure there are no gaps in security. “False alarms are virtually a thing of the past,” adds Michael. system that could protect offer staff and visitors. The Notifier by Honeywell Pearl networkable fire detection control panel is linked with Opal photoelectric smoke detectors. In the kitchen areas, SMART3 detectors are used, which utilise optical smoke sensing in conjunction with heat sensors, infrared flame sensing technology and alarm algorithms to offer a fast response to flaming fires while providing unwanted alarm immunity. Via cause and effect programming, APE Fire & Security was able to integrate the Pearl control panel with the existing intruder and access control system. Peter Leonard Director at APE Fire & Security said: “For a building like this it is vital to maintain its fire safety and intrusion integrity, and that means making sure that doors and access points are closed when they should be. Now, if doors are propped open, certain areas are alerted through the fire detection sounders using an alternative tone, which is programmed through the Pearl panel. Occupants can then take action.” Joe Francis, Head of SEO at money.co.uk, concludes, “While it’s the style and décor of the castle that catches the eye, we also value the technology that is in place to protect us. By using Notifier’s products, APE Fire & Security has complemented the aesthetics of the building.” 46 www.psimagazine.co.uk
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