Client Name: Maleny Hospital

Key Technical Aspects of the Project

• Working in a Live Hospital Environment: Collaborated closely with key stakeholders and builders to schedule areas of work and zones within the hospital, ensuring minimal disruption to daily operations.
• Upgrade of Fire Detection: Replaced conventional detectors with addressable point-type detection for improved accuracy and control.
• Upgrade Fire Detection Cabling: Replaced and upgraded speaker cabling and speakers to meet current standards and enhance system performance
• Speaker Cabling and Speakers Upgrade: Replaced and upgraded speaker cabling and speakers to meet current standards and enhance system performance.
• Installation of New Detection in Mechanical Ductwork: Installed fire detection systems in previously unprotected areas, such as mechanical ductwork, to enhance coverage.

Project Outcomes

The upgrade successfully improved the fire protection system, ensuring compliance with all required standards and enhancing the hospital’s ability to respond to fire emergencies. The system now offers more precise detection and better support for hospital staff during active fire events.

Fire Detection Enhancements:

Individual Descriptions: Each detector now has a unique description for better identification and response.

• Additional Isolation Functions: Point-type isolation functions were added where required to allow for more precise control during emergencies.
• Standard Compliance: All fire detection devices were upgraded to meet current industry standards.
• Addressable Devices: All devices in the system are now addressable, improving system monitoring and response times.

Evacuation Speakers:

• New Speakers: All evacuation speakers were upgraded to meet current standards for clarity and performance.
• Increased Speaker Coverage: Additional speakers were installed to meet the required decibel (DB) levels throughout the hospital.