Client Name: Logan Hospital

Location: Meadowbrook, QLD

Technical Achievements and Difficulties Overcome

Project Overview: Our team successfully carried out a comprehensive upgrade to fire safety systems across multiple phases, ensuring compliance with AS1670, AS1670.4, and AS1670 Section 7 standards. This included major enhancements to the Emergency Warning and Intercom System (EWIS), the installation of advanced fire detection systems, and the integration of modern fire safety devices throughout the facility. Our scope of work spanned over several stages, covering the installation of smoke detectors, thermal detectors, visual warning devices, speakers, and intercom systems.

Key Technical Achievements:

1. EWIS System Upgrade:
   • We removed redundant EWIS cabling and devices across multiple zones and replaced them with new systems, including 1,050+ recessed EWIS speakers, horn speakers, and visual warning devices.
   • We successfully installed over 50 Wardon intercom phones and updated the fire panel diagrams to ensure system clarity.
   • Implemented new Radox network cabling to connect EWIS panels and ensure seamless communication.
2. Maternity Project Fire Safety:
   • Involved the systematic removal of outdated fire systems, including 4 stages of detector installations (smoke, thermal, and concealed space detectors) and relocation of existing units.
   • Installation of manual call points, fire trip relays, mag door holders, and extinguishers to enhance overall fire response capabilities.
3. After-Hours Operations:
   • The works were completed in a combination of normal and after-hours schedules to minimize disruption, showcasing our team’s flexibility and commitment to meeting client needs.

Challenges Overcome:

1. System Complexity:
   • Integrating the new EWIS components with the existing fire safety infrastructure while maintaining full operational capacity required meticulous planning and coordination.
   • Addressing compatibility issues between legacy systems and the newly introduced fire devices posed initial challenges that were resolved through careful design adjustments.
2. Access and Site Conditions:
   • The project involved significant work in confined spaces, including concealed ceiling areas and ducts, which required creative solutions and specialized tools to install detectors and cabling.
3. Minimizing Disruption:
   • As the work occurred in an operational building, we ensured that all installations and upgrades were carried out without disrupting daily activities. This required precise scheduling and efficient execution, particularly during after-hours work.

Final Deliverables:

• Full commissioning and programming of the fire system.
• Delivery of comprehensive documentation, including as-installed drawings, Form 16 certifications, and O+M manuals to guarantee compliance and ease of future maintenance.

This project highlights our expertise in complex fire system upgrades and our ability to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions on time and within budget.