Apollo Is First In Line At IKEA Belfast
An Apollo-based intelligent fire detection system has been
specified to protect IKEA Belfast, the first store to be built by
the Swedish retail chain in Ireland. The fire detection system
incorporates in excess of 400 Apollo XP95 devices and was supplied,
installed and commissioned by Belfast-based Ashdale
Engineering.
At 29,000 square metres, IKEA Belfast will be one of the
retailer's flagship stores and will stock the full product range,
totalling 9,500 items. The client specified an open protocol fire
detection system designed to L1 standards. Ashdale Engineering
recommended two Advanced MX4004 panels to govern over 400 Apollo
XP95 optical smoke detectors, manual call points and 35 interface
devices, configured to operate a phased evacuation.
Ashdale Engineering was also responsible for supplying and
installing a Signet PA/VA system, which includes a link to allow
communication with disabled people during an emergency.
John Richardson, Technical Sales Engineer for Ashdale, comments:
"We have used Apollo products for many years and regularly
recommend them to meet our client's specifications. The
installation, design and implementation phases of the IKEA Belfast
project went very smoothly, allowing us to finish ahead of
schedule. This was undoubtedly aided by the expert and efficient
service delivered by Apollo and is a credit to all parties
concerned."
Andy Turner, Apollo's Sales Manager for Ireland, comments: "This
is a significant project for both Apollo and Ashdale. We are
delighted that IKEA has chosen our fire detection technology to
protect people, products and premises at its new store in
Ireland."
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