PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd – Protecting People, Property And Places

PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd, two technicians

PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd – Protecting People, Property And Places PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd is the newest and fastest-growing of the Group’s four business divisions.

PTSG provides a full range of fire prevention and suppression systems and tailored security systems for a whole range of public and private buildings.



Fire safety is one area of a building’s operation that cannot be compromised. In recent years, high-profile incidents such as the Grenfell disaster have put fire safety at the front of people’s minds and high in the priorities of building owners and managers. 

PTSG technician working on fire alarm

PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd has taken shape through a number of carefully considered strategic business acquisitions, culminating in a fully comprehensive offering. 

Fire Sprinkler Fire and Life Safety Systems

  • Fire Detection & Fire Alarm Systems
  • Public Address & Voice Systems (PAVA)
  • Emergency Voice Communication Systems (EVCS)
  • Emergency Lighting

Specialist Systems

  • Fire Suppression Systems (Gas, Mist & Foam)
  • Kitchen Suppression Systems
  • Portable Fire Extinguishers
  • Fire Dampers (maintenance only)
  • Smoke Control Systems (maintenance only)

Security Systems

  • Video Surveillance Systems (CCTV)
  • Electronic Access Control Systems
  • Intruder Alarm Systems
  • Door Entry Systems

Award-Nominated Work With Imtech

Award-Nominated Work With Imtech

Freemans Common is a new-build development on behalf of the University of Leicester. It has seven accommodation blocks consisting of 1,200 high-quality student residences, as well as a new 550-space multi-storey car park.

PTSG Fire Solutions Scope Of Work

PTSG was appointed to design, install, test and commission packages of residential sprinklers and dry risers to the student accommodation blocks and the multi-storey car park. Utilising the experience of multiple companies within our Fire Solutions division, we provided a single point of contact and single package delivery across the two service disciplines, offering a streamlined process and single project team.

  • Technical design and infrastructure sizing at tender / pre‑construction stages.
  • Supply chain resilience specifically prior to the Brexit announcement in October 2019.
  • Creating service efficiency.

Challenges Faced

As a result of the seven residential blocks having three sets of combined plant infrastructure, we had a major challenge in identifying the requirements and specifying what was needed to ensure the systems would work as required in line with the regulations. 

To overcome this challenge, we worked closely with our client Imtech to technically specify and consult on how to effectively combine their domestic plant infrastructure with the residential sprinkler systems. This involved numerous communications with our client’s technical team and project teams to review their strategy, amend as necessary and present the end user as a compliant solution.

As a result of this early effort and combined team approach, the scheme design we have today reflects the decisions discussed and made early in the process whereby blocks one to five are fed from a centralised plant infrastructure base and blocks seven and eight have their own plant feeding them respectively. This has proved to be the best solution for the site, our client and the end user.

PTSG Technician working on pressure system

Outcome

Efficiencies are afforded by using PTSG’s qualified and dedicated design team to design both the CDP elements for the residential sprinkler systems and the dry riser systems. As a result, the design team was able to manage and deliver the expectations of the client in a more timely manner through a centralised structure.

We have found this approach helps to deliver a productive and proactive service, enabling us to go far beyond expectations.

This project was shortlisted for Partners in Expert Services in the PFM Awards 2020.

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PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd – Protecting People, Property And Places