St Johns Primary School
Projects
Case Study: Fire & Intruder Alarm Upgrade – St Johns Primary School, Kingsisland
Project Overview: St Johns Primary School appointed Atlas World to upgrade existing fire and intruder alarm systems across the site. The works were scheduled outside of school hours, ensuring that the project had minimal impact on teaching and daily operations.
The upgrade improved system reliability and compliance while providing enhanced safety for pupils, staff, and visitors.
System Design & Components
Upgrading the fire and intruder alarm systems across the school to provide reliable, compliant, and modern protection for staff, pupils, and visitors. The new systems were designed to replace aging, failing equipment.
Key elements included:
• Fire Alarm System providing updated detectors, sounders, and control panels to ensure comprehensive coverage of classrooms, corridors, and communal areas.
• Intruder Alarm System offering modern detection and signalling equipment to enhance site security during off-hours.
• Systems configured for easy monitoring and maintenance, ensuring long-term reliability and compliance.
Challenges Faced
• Completing the works outside school hours while ensuring full system testing.
• Integrating new devices with existing wiring and infrastructure.
• Ensuring minimal disruption to school operations and safety.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World coordinated closely with school staff to schedule installation, testing, and commissioning around other contractors working over the summer months.
All systems were fully tested for functionality and reliability before handover, ensuring the school was protected at all times.
Outcome
The completed upgrade delivered a more reliable and compliant fire and intruder alarm system. Staff and management now benefit from enhanced protection and confidence that both safety and security systems operate as intended.
Compliance Focus
All works were carried out in accordance with:
• BS 5839-1:2025 – Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Non-Domestic Premises
• BS 8243 – Intruder Alarm Systems
Atlas World’s engineers ensured full testing, certification, and documentation, providing long-term compliance and peace of mind for the school.
