Radius Housing – Liscorran Court
Projects
Case Study: Fire Alarm, CCTV & Warden Call Upgrade – Liscorran Court, Lurgan
Project Overview: Atlas World were appointed to upgrade the aged fire alarm, CCTV, warden call, and door entry systems at Liscorran Court, a social housing block managed by Radius Housing in Lurgan.
The works formed part of a wider £4m refurbishment programme aimed at improving safety, reliability, and compliance across the site.
System Design & Components
Upgrading Fire Alarm, CCTV, and Warden Call systems within a live social housing block as part of a major refurbishment, ensuring full protection and modern functionality for residents.
The project involved full replacement of all life safety, security, and communication systems within a live building. Key elements included:
• New addressable fire alarm system, providing enhanced coverage throughout flats and communal areas.
• Upgraded CCTV system, offering improved monitoring and security for residents and site management.
• Replacement warden call system, ensuring dependable communication between residents and staff.
• New door entry system integrated with security and communication upgrades.
• Phased commissioning plan to maintain full system operation during works.
Challenges Faced
• Maintaining full life safety and security coverage during system upgrades.
• Coordinating access across occupied flats within tight refurbishment timescales.
• Multi-trade coordination across electrical, security, and building refurbishment teams.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World implemented a carefully phased installation plan, utilising temporary interconnections and close monitoring to keep systems operational throughout the works.
Our project team liaised continuously with client representatives and contractors to minimise disruption, maintain live system coverage, and deliver the programme on time.
All works were carried out with strict adherence to safety, technical, and welfare standards.
Outcome
The completed installation delivered fully modernised, reliable, and compliant fire alarm, CCTV, warden call, and door entry systems.
Residents and site management now benefit from improved safety, enhanced security, and reduced maintenance requirements.
The project demonstrates Atlas World’s ability to deliver complex, multi-system upgrades safely within occupied housing environments.
Compliance Focus
All works were carried out in accordance with:
• BS 5839-1:2025 (Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Non-Domestic Premises)
• Building Regulations (NI) – Life Safety and Accessibility Requirements
Atlas World’s accredited engineers ensured full testing, certification, and documentation, providing long-term compliance and peace of mind for the client and residents alike.
