Source: City of Plymouth
Plymouth’s Life Centre is to get an upgrade to its fire alarm and public address system as part of the Council’s ongoing programme of investment into the city’s key buildings and assets.
Components of the current fire alarm and voice evacuation systems are near end of life and advances in technology have made some parts obsolete.
The proposal is to install six networked fire alarm panels; this will enable areas to be reconfigured in sections and minimise the disruption to the facility.
The public address system is also near the end of its useful life and the proposal is to replace all control equipment as well as install cabling to a new touch screen, desk mounted microphone station at the reception desk.
Upgrading or replacing a fire alarm system in a complex leisure facility can be a challenging process with the need to maintain a fire detection system during the replacement programme. The facility will remain open through any work.
The proposed new fire alarm system will significantly increase Plymouth Active Leisure’s ability to receive competitive service charges and more choice of servicing agents when term contracts are reviewed.
Councillor Chris Penberthy, Cabinet member responsible for assets said: “As a large organisation with a huge number of buildings and assets in our estate, we try to prioritise limited funds to where they are needed most.
“Safety is paramount, but these upgrades will also remove headaches such as parts supplies and should help Plymouth Active Leisure get on with the job of running a successful and popular venue that is so important to the lives of the many members and teams that use its great facilities to get and stay fit and healthy.”
The Council is allocating £381,879 into the Capital Programme funded by corporate borrowing and the executive decision signals the start of the procurement process.