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The electrical and security modernisation of Blackhall St Columba’s Church in Edinburgh required a sensitive but high-tech approach to a historic place of worship. HF’s integrated team installed advanced TPN distribution boards and a comprehensive LED lighting and control scheme, significantly improving energy efficiency and safety in both public and utility areas. A standout feature of the project was the installation of an L1 Fire Detection system, which utilised specialised aspirating smoke detection at high-level points to ensure rapid response times in the vast, open spaces of the main hall.
Our Electrical and Fire & Security divisions were contracted to carry out the following installation works to Blackhall St Columba’s Church located in Edinburgh:
Our Electricians provided new TPN distribution boards within the phase 1 area as noted on the schematic and on layout drawings. This included provided boards as split power and lighting boards where detailed.
We fitted new electrical sockets which were installed throughout the Church for general use and for use by the assigned AV Contractor.
As part of an upgrade to LED lighting, we provided a complete internal lighting and lighting control scheme for the project. This included providing LED lighting in plant-rooms and utility areas for safe access and working conditions for occupants.
Emergency Lighting is essential for the safety of occupants who need to leave a building safely and quickly in the event of a fire. We provided an emergency lighting installation service that provides adequate escape lighting to the building in cases of emergency and/or mains power failure.
Our Fire & Security Division were contracted to provide L1 detection systems with variations as agreed. Aspirating Fire and Smoke Detection Systems were installed at high level points within the main hall.
Project Challenges:
The Blackhall St Columba’s Church main hall is 13 metres high. As part of the electrical rewiring process, we had to re-wire and hang the LED lights using a mobile elevation work platform (MEWP). At HF, we recognise the importance of continual improvement in Health and Safety standards. All contract managers have Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) certificates, issued by the CITB. A core group of engineers all possess PASMA tickets, which allows them to operate mobile towers and scaffolds. They also have IPAF tickets for the operation of Mobile Elevating Working Platforms such as MEWP, Cherry Pickers and Scissor Lifts, in a safe and professional manner.
If you would like to know more about this case study, the Electrical or Fire & Security work we provided or any details related to the LED lighting upgrade work we carried out, please contact us.
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