AOV Smoke Ventilation System Repairs & Compliance Upgrades in Bournemouth
EAC Fire & Security recently completed extensive remedial works to an Automatic Opening Vent (AOV) smoke ventilation system at a residential block of flats in Bournemouth, Dorset. During a routine AOV service, our engineers identified several non-conformities affecting the existing smoke ventilation installation, including unsuitable cabling, inadequate fire detection arrangements and an incorrectly configured electrical […]
Fire Alarm Upgrade – Block of Flats, Penn Hill
We recently completed a full fire alarm upgrade at a residential block of flats in Penn Hill, replacing an outdated system with a modern, compliant, and more practical solution for both the building owner and residents. The Challenge The existing fire alarm system was no longer fit for purpose, with non fire-resistant cabling installed throughout […]
Safety System Maintenance Takeover and Rectification – Boscombe
EAC Fire & Security was engaged by the managing agent of a block of apartments in Boscombe to take over ongoing maintenance of the building’s emergency lighting, fire alarm system and smoke vent / AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) system. Following the initial service visit, several non-compliance issues and faults were identified that required remedial works […]
Smoke Vent Actuator Upgrade – Lower Parkstone
Maintenance Visit • Actuator Replacement • Compliance Improvement Following a routine service visit at a residential site in Lower Parkstone, our engineers identified an issue with the building’s smoke vent system that required corrective action. During inspection and testing, it was noted that the existing vent actuator — a 200 mm stroke unit — was […]
Intruder & Fire Alarm Commissioning at Echo Beach, Boscombe Overcliff Drive
Echo Beach on Boscombe Overcliff Drive is a striking new build residential development featuring luxury apartments and state-of-the-art building services. As part of the final hand-over process, EAC Fire & Security was engaged to carry out the commissioning works for the site’s security and life safety systems. This job included: Intruder Alarm Commissioning — 12 […]