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Enhancing Fire Alarm Visibility Across Student Accommodation Properties

Delivering connected fire alarm monitoring solutions for Jesus College, University of Cambridge

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Who Are Jesus College, University of Cambridge?

Jesus College, University of Cambridge is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Cambridge, supporting a community of more than 1,000 members including undergraduate and postgraduate students, Fellows, researchers, and staff. The College manages an extensive estate portfolio across Cambridge, including multiple student accommodation properties requiring effective fire safety monitoring and operational oversight.

Overview

Drax Technology partnered with Jesus College to improve fire alarm visibility and student safety across multiple student accommodation buildings. Using AMX and SmartWatch technology, Drax Technology implemented a centralised monitoring solution that enabled the College’s security team to gain real-time visibility of fire alarm conditions and testing activity across remote student houses connected through the College’s existing IT infrastructure. The solution improved operational awareness, strengthened compliance processes, and reduced the risk of alarms going unnoticed within unoccupied properties.

Their Challenge

Jesus College required a reliable and efficient way to monitor fire alarm conditions and weekly testing activity across its student accommodation portfolio. Before the implementation of the AMX and SmartWatch systems, the College had no central visibility of fire alarm events, faults, or testing statuses within the remote houses. This created the potential for alarms or system issues to remain unnoticed for extended periods, particularly when buildings were temporarily unoccupied.

An additional challenge involved upgrading the existing Gent Xenex fire alarm panels with relay interfaces to support integration with the new monitoring platform.

The Solution

Drax Technology designed and implemented a straightforward centralised monitoring solution using AMX and SmartWatch technology. A dedicated AMX monitoring system was installed within the College Security Office to provide real-time reporting of fire and fault events from the remote student accommodation properties.

Each house was fitted with a four-input SmartWatch module connected to the existing Gent Xenex fire alarm panels through upgraded relay interfaces. The College’s existing IT infrastructure was then used to securely transmit alarm event data back to the AMX monitoring platform. The implementation provided operational teams with immediate visibility of fire alarm activity while enabling more effective monitoring of weekly testing procedures across the estate.

What Drax Delivered

A connected fire alarm monitoring solution designed to improve visibility, compliance, and operational oversight across student accommodation properties.

  • AMX Centralised Monitoring Platform

    Installed a dedicated AMX monitoring system within the College Security Office.

  • SmartWatch Module Deployment

    Connected remote student accommodation buildings using four-input SmartWatch modules.

  • Real-Time Fire & Fault Monitoring

    Enabled instant visibility of fire alarm conditions and fault activity across connected properties.

  • Existing Infrastructure Integration

    Utilised the College’s existing IT network to transmit monitoring data efficiently.

Outcomes

  • Improved Alarm Visibility

    Improved Alarm Visibility

    Security teams gained centralised oversight of fire alarm conditions across remote student houses.

  • Enhanced Student Safety

    Enhanced Student Safety

    Real-time monitoring reduced the risk of alarms or faults going unnoticed within accommodation buildings.

  • Improved Compliance Processes

    Improved Compliance Processes

    The system strengthened visibility of fire alarm testing and ongoing compliance activity.

  • Faster Operational Response

    Faster Operational Response

    Operational teams could respond more quickly to fire and fault events across connected properties.

  • Reduced Risk Across Unoccupied Buildings

    Reduced Risk Across Unoccupied Buildings

    The monitoring platform maintained visibility even when accommodation properties were temporarily vacant.

At a Glance

Drax Technology partnered with Jesus College, University of Cambridge, to implement a centralised fire alarm monitoring solution across multiple student accommodation properties. Using AMX and SmartWatch technology integrated through the College’s existing IT infrastructure, the solution improved alarm visibility, strengthened compliance monitoring, and enhanced student safety across the wider estate.

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