Fire Graphics Upgrade – Crown Melbourne
Specialised was tasked with the design, documentation, and delivery of the Fire Graphics System Upgrade, which aimed to replace the outdated and non-compliant fire graphics system with a new Simplex Trusite system.
Fire Graphics Upgrade at Crown Melbourne
Client Representative, Design Manager and Project Manager.
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Crown Resorts
Elite Fire, EPMC
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Summary
This included establishing all devices currently connected to the system and identifying any additional devices or areas that needed to be addressed or integrated into the new graphics through a comprehensive audit. Extensive consultation with users was conducted to determine what additional information should be incorporated into the upgraded system, such as stair numbering and locations of fire hose reels and hydrants.
The project also involved confirming and adding any new smoke or sprinkler zones to the graphics and the installation and networking of new screens in the Maintenance Manager’s office and the Fire Control Room (Disaster Recovery Room). Key challenges included identifying the accuracy and location of new information to be included in the graphics, ensuring the continuity of operations during the upgrade works, and providing training to in-house engineering staff post-completion.
Works Included
Prepare business case justification for works in order to apply for capital works expenditure to complete the project
Establishing the devices connected to the current system and identifying any devices or areas that require to be addressed or added to the graphics via audit
Consultation with the users to determine additional information that should be included on the new graphics system, for example stair numbering, fire hose reel and hydrant locations
Confirmation and adding any new smoke zones or sprinkler zones to the graphics
Installation and networking of new screens in the Maintenance Managers office and Fire Control Room (Disaster Recovery Room)
Challenges
Determining new information that was to be added to the graphics and identifying the accuracy and location of these additional items
Ensuring continuity of operation during the works and post completion
Training of in-house engineering staff
