The Van der Valk Hotel renews its fire detection system with Bosch

The new security system of this four-star establishment in Venlo consists of three fire stations that encompass more than 350 Avenar fire detectors Bosch Security.

The technology of Bosch Security has provided the Van der Valk hotel at Venlo implement a customized, state-of-the-art fire detection system to minimize false alarms and perform an effective evacuation.

Van der Valk is a family-run Dutch hotel and restaurant chain that was founded in the late 1990s. 1920 and has since grown to more than a hundred stores in the Netherlands, as well as in other European countries. Their business concept is based on making staff and guests feel at home. To this end, it seeks to maintain a modern interior design and innovative systems and devices, but also security measures.

Recently, has undergone a complete renovation, but gradual, at its four-star establishment in Venlo. An important part of the project was to update all the spaces with more reliable and modern technology in fire detection systems, to ensure that all staff, the facilities and possessions were kept safe in the event of a fire.

Added to this was the concern that the installation work itself could affect the existing fire alarm system and the new one that was being installed. Both interruptions in fire safety monitoring and false alarms had to be avoided.

When the reforms began, Van der Valk's safety management team considered supplying and installing a system that would be exactly tailored to their needs. Since the hotel could be expanded in the future, Fire safety coverage also needed to be scalable.

They sent a request for a quote for a public address system and fire alarm to the company Perfect Preventie, a Hoensbroek-based system integrator.

The new fire safety system consists of three fire control panels that encompass more than 350 Avenar fire detectors. Most are for optical detection, but six were integrated for thermal detection in case of excessive heat or temperature peaks in specific areas, like hotel kitchens.

Setup and maintenance are made easy with a very intuitive interface in fire alarm control panels. Alerts are only triggered in the event of an actual fire, with minimal risk of alarms thanks to Avenar's smart functionality and insulating modules placed inside the loops. As the fire detectors are connected to the PA system via Smart Safety Link, Evacuation is carried out very efficiently if necessary.

Plus the necessary components and functionality, Speakers, When they are not used for alerts, They transmit pleasant ambient music in public areas, such as restaurants.

Voice alerts can be adjusted for certain areas of the hotel. Toilets are connected to the system, so anyone with mobility issues can let the hotel staff know if they need help.

The new fire control system has exceeded the expectations of the Van der Valk family and its staff, who are now very satisfied Bosch customers.

Bosch solutions implemented:

• Avenar Thermal and Optical Detectors 4000.
• Avenar Fire Alarm Units 8000.
• Aspiration smoke detectors.
• Alarm buttons.
• Praesideo PA system with isolator modules.
• Remote keypad.
• Smart Safety Link.

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