CASE STUDY

Fire Detection System Upgrade – Shepparton

Completed: February 2024
Site: University of Melbourne – Shepparton Campus
Overview
FWSR Group was engaged by the University of Melbourne to replace the existing fire detection and alarm system at its Shepparton campus accommodation and learning facilities.
The project aimed to enhance life safety and system reliability for student accommodation and teaching spaces while ensuring compliance with current Australian Standards.

The challenge

The campus environment required a system capable of protecting multiple buildings while maintaining safe occupancy for students and staff during the upgrade works.

Key project considerations included:

  • Upgrading ageing fire detection infrastructure
  • Providing reliable early warning capability across campus buildings
  • Maintaining minimal disruption to campus operations during installation

Our solution

Following site assessments and consultation with project stakeholders, FWSR Group designed and installed a new addressable fire detection and occupant warning system.

The system included addressable control and indicating equipment connected through loop wiring across buildings, along with a Fire Brigade Panel installed at the designated building entry point.

This configuration provides improved system monitoring, faster fault detection and enhanced evacuation capability.

Installation works were carried out by our Shepparton projects team, ensuring safe delivery and minimal disruption to campus activities.

Ongoing support and compliance

Following commissioning, FWSR Group provided:

  • System certification and compliance documentation
  • Training for authorised personnel
  • Ongoing servicing in accordance with AS1851

Results

  • Upgraded compliant fire detection and alarm system
  • Improved safety for students, staff and campus facilities
  • Enhanced monitoring and evacuation capability
  • Ongoing maintenance support through FWSR Group

Key takeaway

This project highlights FWSR Group’s capability to deliver fire detection upgrades in operational environments while maintaining compliance and continuity for building occupants.

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