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Kelbrook Primary School: New L2 Fire Alarm & Lockdown System

Barnoldswick, Lancashire — installed during the school holidays with a planned two-week parallel running period.

Protec Algo-Tec 6500 fire alarm panel installed at Kelbrook Primary School

The Project

Kelbrook Primary School in Barnoldswick required a replacement fire alarm system that met current BS 5839 standards and included a dedicated school lockdown capability. The existing system was outdated and no longer suitable for the school’s needs.

RMEC Fire & Security was appointed to design, install and commission a new L2 fire alarm system together with an integrated school lockdown system. All major work was completed during the school holidays to minimise disruption to staff and pupils.

Scope of Work

  • New L2 fire alarm system to BS 5839
  • Integrated school lockdown system with distinct tones
  • Installation during school holidays
  • Parallel running of the existing system for a two-week test period
  • Commissioning, documentation and handover
  • Scheduled return visit to remove the old system

Key Details

  • Client: Kelbrook Primary School
  • Location: Barnoldswick, Lancashire
  • System: L2 fire alarm + school lockdown
  • Timing: Installed during school holidays
  • Status: New system live; old system retained for two-week test period
Parallel running
The existing outdated system has been kept live for a two-week test period alongside the new installation. This allows the school to confirm the new system’s performance before the old equipment is fully removed later in the month.

Project Photos

Installation of the new L2 fire alarm and lockdown system at Kelbrook Primary School during the holidays.

Kelbrook Primary School exterior in Barnoldswick

Kelbrook Primary School

Barnoldswick, Lancashire — main entrance during the installation period.

Engineer installing fire alarm panel and red cabling at Kelbrook Primary School

Panel Installation

Engineer positioning the new fire alarm panel and connecting the red cabling at Kelbrook Primary School.

Engineer connecting fire alarm panel with red cables at Kelbrook Primary School

Panel Connection

Connecting the fire alarm panel with the red cable runs during the school holiday installation.

RMEC engineer installing fire alarm cable at Kelbrook Primary School

Cable Installation

Running new fire alarm cable through the school building.

Engineer on ladder installing cable in school stairwell

Stairwell Work

Installing cable runs in the stairwell during the holiday period.

RMEC engineer preparing fire alarm cable in classroom

Classroom Cabling

Preparing and routing cable in a classroom.

Classroom with new fire alarm cable run at Kelbrook Primary

Classroom Cable Run

New cable installed through a classroom during the works.

Classroom ceiling with new fire alarm detection equipment

Detection Equipment

New detection equipment installed at ceiling level.

Cable reel used for fire alarm installation at Kelbrook

Cable Reel

Fire alarm cable on site ready for installation.

Why This Approach

Minimal Disruption

Carrying out the installation during the school holidays meant classrooms, corridors and teaching spaces could be accessed without affecting lessons. The school returned to a fully operational new system.

Confidence Before Removal

Keeping the old system live for two weeks gives the school a controlled period to test the new L2 fire alarm and lockdown system under normal conditions. The old system will be removed on a return visit later in the month.

Related Services

School Lockdown Systems

Dedicated or dual-use lockdown alert systems with distinct tones from the fire alarm.

School lockdown systems

Fire Alarm Maintenance

Planned testing and servicing to keep systems reliable and compliant.

Fire alarm maintenance

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