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The Mall Maidstone replaces its fire
detection system with Cerberus PRO
Advanced technology allows phased migration without interrupting
business operations, assuring safety for people and assets at all times.
The project
The Mall Maidstone, located in the town
center of Maidstone, is one of the most
important community shopping centers
in the area. With 535,000 square feet
(49,700 m
2
) of floor space, The Mall
Maidstone has 75 shops, from large
department stores to local independent
retailers. About 30,000 people visit The
Mall Maidstone every day, and even up to
50,000 during the Christmas season. To
continue providing a safe and secure en-
vironment for both visitors and employees
working at the shopping center, The Mall
Maidstone decided to have their 32-year-
old conventional fire detection system
replaced with a new, addressable one.
The Mall Maidstone is a shopping
center in Maidstone, the county
town of Kent, England. They wanted
their existing fire detection system
to be replaced with Cerberus PRO –
during business operations.
The challenge
There were many challenges in this proj-
ect. The new system had to be versatile
and modular and fit the budget. In addi-
tion, The Mall Maidstone wanted a future-
proof solution with an ensured upgrade
path. Then, the old fire detection system
had to be replaced in phases, without in-
terrupting business operations. At the
same time, the safety of the mall and its
occupants had to be guaranteed through-
out the project. To increase this challenge:
The first step of the migration began
right before Christmas – one of the busi-
est times of the year. The Mall Maidstone
contracted the Siemens Solution Partner
Senseco Systems Limited and decided for
the Cerberus® PRO fire protection system.