News (2023)

Here's where we'll posting all of our news for 2023! If you have any news you want to contribute, leave a comment in the section at the bottom of the page!

## Protec 6500 for Island Bay

A brand new block of apartments with ground floor shop has been completed in Island Bay, with a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable system installed by Argus Fire Protection. It features KAC call-points and uses typical and ceiling speakers.

(23/12/2023)

## Island Bay School fully upgraded

Island Bay School now has a full site-wide Addressable system, thanks to an upgrade recently completed by Fire Compliance Services. The new system is a Pertronic F100A, with the mimic being retrofitted into the existing cabinet of the F16e conventional system that the new system has replaced. The new system has typical Pertronic MCPs and ceiling speakers.

(23/12/2023)

## F100A for Trentham Industrial units

Within Trentham's growing industrial estate sits a brand new block of commercial units. This new block of units features a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable system, installed by Fire Compliance Services. The system uses typical Pertronic MCPs and ceiling speakers. The panel isn't branded, but the display on the panel controls says "Fire Compliance Services", plus the zone index uses graphics that are unique to Fire Compliance Services (the only company known for using that typeface in Wellington).

(17/12/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Wainuiomata Apartments & Store

In Wainuiomata's old shopping street, sits the Pricebusters store. The space on the first floor above was originally an office, but sat empty for many years. This disused space has now been turned into apartments and with this refurbishment comes a brand new Fire Alarm system. The new system is a Protec 6500 addressable system, installed by Fire Security Services. The system uses KAC call-points.

(17/12/2023)

## Pertronic for new Wainuiomata High School

A massive project is still underway to re-build most of Wainuiomata High school, replacing the existing buildings with new ones. as work continues, a mixture of both old and new alarm equipment is in use with the old buildings still connected to the older Pertronic system at the main office - you can see where the already demolished buildings have been crossed out.

The new buildings are also running new Pertronic gear, supplied by Alliance Fire & Security. The company is electing to install a large mimic at the front of the school that shows the whole site, with additional smaller mimics at each building to showcase the zones within that building in more detail. As this is still an ongoing project, it is unclear yet exactly how the final layout will look, but we will keep you updated!

The new equipment is all Pertronic, with new call-points fitted. The older buildings use a mixture of pre-existing Pertronic, Vigilant and Ampac equipment all hooked up to the front Pertronic panel.

(17/12/2023)

## Pertronic upgrade for "The Wakefield"

The Wakefield is a large apartment building on the corner of Wakefield St and Taranaki St. The building has recently recieved a brand new Pertronic fire alarm system from Argus Fire Protection, replacing a Vigilant FP1600 (likely not original to the building either). It is unknown what model this is, but it is most likely either an F100A or F220 Addressable system. This upgrade is a straight panel swap, with the original call-points and alarms form the previous systems remaining.

(10/12/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Refurbished Block on Cuba Street

An old apartment building at the bottom of Cuba Street, Wellington CBD has recently been refurbished, with a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable Fire Alarm system replacing the original Vigilant FP1600 conventional system. It is unknown who has installed the new system. It is expected that the system will use KAC call-points and typical speakers.

(10/12/2023)

## F220 for Aitken Street!

A building on Aitken street in Thorndon, Wellington CBD, has seen a full fire alarm upgrade completed recently. Argus Fire Protection has recently replaced the existing Ampac NZ3200 conventional system with a brand new state-of-the-art Pertronic F220 addressable system. This upgrade is a full replacement, with new Pertronic call-points and new speakers fitted.

(2/12/2023)

## F4 for Toa ITM store refurbishment

The Toa Building Supplies (ITM) store in Porirua has recently completed a major renovation, which has seen a Fire Alarm upgrade take place. The original system was an old Vigilant Sigma 5, supplied by Chubb, and after all these years Chubb is once again the supplier for this brand new Pertronic F4 System! The store was closed when I went (it doesn't open on Weekends currently), so I can't say for certain that *all* the internal devices have been changed, but given the extent of the renovation I would assume it is highly likely. They will have most likely fitted new Pertronic MCPs at the very least, but I'm not sure what speakers they would've used.

(26/11/2023)

## F100A for Blue Mountains Campus

The new "Blue Mountains Campus" building, is a commercial space in Wallaceville Upper Hutt. The building, which is currently home to the Ministry of Business and Innovation (MBIE) and KiwiRail's Train Control Centre, is only the first of many to be built here. The new building has a Pertronic F100A Analogue Addressable system, installed & maintained by Chubb Fire & Security. The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs and standard ceiling speakers.

(19/11/2023)

## Full Expansion at St Joseph's Upper Hutt

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School in Upper Hutt now has a complete Fire Alarm System, thanks to a site-wide expansion by Fire Compliance Services. The original Pertronic F100A Panel was installed in the early 2010s (not sure who by) to cover a recently added building. It has recieved two previous expansions for new-buildings and existing-building-renovations, the first by Alliance Fire & Security in 2019 and the second by Argus Fire Protection in 2022. Now, the whole school (except for the hall) is on the system, with this latest upgrade. Looking at the stickers, it would also appear the Fire Compliance services has taken over maintenance from Alliance, however this is not confirmed. As this is a private school, they can use whoever they like for maintenance (all state-owned Schools use Wormald).

(18/11/2023)

## Pertronic for Trentham's Latest Industrial Building

A brand new industrial building and distribution centre in Trentham's Growing Industrial area has recieved a brand new Pertronic Fire Alarm System. It is not clear what model has been installed, but ti will be an Analogue Addressable system. The most likely option is an F220, but it could just as easily be an F100A. The system isn't branded on the index directly, but is being maintained by Fire Security Services, so it is highly likely (given the recent completion of the system) that FSS are the installers.

(18/11/2023)

## F100A for Petone

A building on Petone's main town road, Jackson Street, is undergoing major renovation work to introduce new retail space and new apartments. The building is receiving a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable Fire Alarm system, completed with typical Pertronic MCPs and ceiling speakers. The panel isn't branded, but looking at the graphics used on the zone index, the most likely contender is Fire Compliance Services (the only company known for using that typeface in Wellington).

(18/11/2023)

## F100A for Nelson Orthodontics

A new building in Richmond on the corner of Salisbury Road and Darcy Street has finally opened. This is the Nelson Orthodontics, an unknown installer has installed a Pertronic F100A for this new building with typical Pertronic MCPs and ceiling speakers. In this instance, we can only see a mimic and not the main panel itself.

*Photos by Seb Crow:*

(14/11/2023)

## F16e for Claremont House, Nelson

Nelson's Claremount House has been upgraded with a brand new Pertronic F16e from Fire Control Systems. The building was built in the 70s, and originally featured a classic Guardian Alarms system, before the panel was replaced with a Pertronic F4. Now, the system has been fully upgraded, with a new Pertronic F16e as well as new call-points, smoke detectors and speakers.

*Photos by Seb Crow:*

(14/11/2023)

## F100A for 279 Hardy St, Nelson

FFP Nelson Marlborough has installed a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable system for the building, which is an Apartment building, that is also home to a Chinese restaurant and an Asian supermarket on the ground floor. The new system replaced a Vigilant FP1600 conventional system.

*Photos by Seb Crow:*

(14/11/2023)

## Upgrade for Paparangi School

A full Fire Alarm Upgrade has taken place at Paparangi School, with a brand new Pertronic F100A system installed by Alliance Fire & Security. The new system replaces a mixture of Vigilant, Ampac & Pertronic equipment that was previously used accross the school. The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs and standard ceiling speakers. The help curb ongoing speaker theft, the outdoor horns have been recessed into the veranda's and covered with a speaker cover.

(29/10/2023)

## Expansion for Amesbury School with new block!

Amesbury School in Churton Park has welcomed a new two-storey block, which has been added to the school's existing fire alarm system. The school is a modern one, built alongside huge new subdivisions in the Churton Park area. The school has a Vigilant MX1 addressable system originally installed by Wormald. It is not known who expanded the system, though it is possible that Wormald may have returned to do this. The new block uses Vigilant-branded KAC call-points, whilst the existing blocks retain their existing Wormald-branded Vigilant 1841 call-points.

(29/10/2023)

The updated index.The original index before the new block was built.
## F220 for Harvey Norman Solway!

A brand new Harvey Norman store has been completed in Solway, Masterton. The new building has been outfitted with a state-of-the-art Pertronic F220 Addressable system by Alliance Fire & Security! The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs and standard ceiling speakers.

(22/10/2023)

## F100A for High St

Another new system for Lower Hutt's High Street is at number 215, a small two-storey building featuring a cafe and offices. Alliance Fire & security has completed a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable system for the building, which is complete with typical Pertronic MCPs. I believe this equipment possibly replaced an older Vigilant system, but I am unsure.

## Protec for new Lower Hutt Apartments

A brand new block of apartments is nearing completion in Lower Hutt CBD, on High Street. The brand new building features a Protec 6500 addressable system. It isn't known who has installed the system, but it is expected that the system will use KAC call-points and typical speakers.

## F4 for Otaki Arcade

A small shopping arcade in Otaki has had a Pertronic F4 System installed by Guardian Alarms as part of a partial-renovation that saw the opening of a new real-estate agent. The system features Guardian-branded Pertronic call-points.

## Fire Security Services introduces Protec & Bensan!

Fire Security Services (FSS) has long been a primarily Pertronic-installing company, with some occasional forays into Ampac. Now, the company has added the Protec 6500 and Bensan range to their line-up with some new installations. Bensan offers their own BT1 and BT5 systems, as well as serving as the NZ distributor for the Protec 6500.

The company has provided a brand new Protec 6500 system for a small building on Taranaki Street, Wellington CBD that is undergoing renovations, replacing a Vigilant Sigma 5. This is the first time I have seen FSS use the Protec 6500. Similarly, I have also discovered, for the first time, an FSS-Installed Bensan BT5 (which I discovered on Google Streetview was actually installed in 2022), which replaced an old Trident system at a rental car dealership in Miramar.

This is certainly an interesting development, and I look forward to hopefully seeing more Bensan & Protec installations from Fire Security Services in the future!

(7/10/2023)

## MX1 Upgrade for Blythswood Building

The Blythswood building is a four-storey apartment block, locate don the corner of Willis Street and Aro Street. The building previously had an Ampac NZ3200 system from Guardian Alarms, paired up with Guardian's own call-points. The system has now had a full replacement, with a brand new Vigilant MX1 Addressable system installed & maintained by Wormald. The new system uses Vigilant-branded KAC call-points.

The new systems offers a much more advanced zone network, with 17 zones, compared to just 9 on the original.

(7/10/2023)

## Argus FireFinder*Plus* for Hunter Street

An office building central Wellington has been upgraded from an old Ampac FireFinder to a new FireFinder plus, provided by Argus Fire Protection. The new system features the new Apollo Call-points, introduced by Ampac in 2022. The new system has two mimics (including a heavily customized one), with the main panel inside the building.

(16/9/2023)

## Pertronic for Tory street

A small building on Tory Street has received a brand new Pertronic system, of which the installer is unknown. It's also not clear what model as been installed, but the smaller cabinet suggests that it is most likely an F16e Conventional system. The system will most likely have typical Pertronic MCPs and standard ceiling speakers, but these cannot be seen from the outside.

(16/9/2023)

## Notifier for new BNZ tower

The brand new BNZ bank tower in Wellington CBD has been years in the making. As the building nears completion, the building's fire alarm system has now been installed, with a brand new Notifier AFP-3030 installed by Aquaheat Fire Protection. The new system will use Notifier-branded KAC call-points alongside standard speakers.

(16/9/2023)

## F100A for new Apartment block

A brand new, large apartment block is nearing completion on Frederick St, Wellington CBD. The brand new structure is receiving a brand new Pertronic F100A, installed by Aquaheat Fire Protection. The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs and standard ceiling speakers.

(16/9/2023)

## Porirua Industrial units recieve Protec

A brand new set of industrial units is nearing completion in Porirua, with a brand new Protec 6500 installed for the new buildings. It isn't known who is installing the system, but it is expected that the system will use KAC call-points and typical speakers.

(16/9/2023)

## Protec for Victoria Parking Centre

The Victoria Parking Centre is a multi-story car park in Wellington CBD, which opened in 1983. The car park had never actually had a fire alarm system fitted previously, and the new system that has recently been completed is the first system to be installed here. The new system is a Protec 6500 addressable system, installed by Argus Fire Protection. It features KAC call-points and uses some rare Protec speakers.

(16/9/2023)

## Partial Upgrade for Linden School

A partial fire alarm upgrade has been completed at Linden School, with Fire Compliance Services providing a brand new Pertronic F100A system which replaces old 1960s equipment in the small Primary school's main block and front support block, due to renovations. The other classroom block remains on its original 60s gear for now. The new system places the panel in the main office, with a repeater at the front (in the support block front window). Brand new speakers and Pertronic Call-points have been fitted also.

(9/9/2023)

## Protec for 212 Willis

A brand new block of 92 flats is being built on Willis Street, Wellington CBD. The new building in receiving a brand new Protec 6500 system, installed by Argus Fire Protection. It is expected that the new system will encompass KAC call-points and typical speakers.

(3/9/2023)

## Unexpected F100A upgrade replaces MX1

Club Vista in Paraparaumu Beach has upgraded from a Vigilant MX1 to a Pertronic F100A, in an interesting and unexpected move. The MX1 is a currently-produced model, and it is not generally considered to be "old". This particular one, though, had been in place since at least the early 2000s. The upgrade has been performed by RedFire Systems, and has included replacement of the panel and all call-points and other devices. Another possible reason for the upgrade is that the number of companies that service MX1s is fairly small, with only a handful of companies willing to service them, and even fewer offering them as installers. It isn't unheard of for some companies to be keen to replace them for panels they are more familiar with.

(27/8/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Paraparaumu Beach

A new block of apartments off of Paraparaumu Beach is receiving a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable system, provided by Argus Fire Protection. The installation work is still ongoing, but the mimic is already in place. It is expected that the new system will encompass KAC call-points and typical speakers.

(27/8/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Upper Hutt Council Offices

The council offices in Upper Hutt are undergoing renovations, and as a part of this, the fire alarm system is being upgraded. The old system was a Pertronic system, supplied by Guardian Alarms. This is now been replaced by a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable system, and will utilize KAC call-points. It is not know who the installer of the new system is.

(26/8/2023)

## MX1 for Salvation Army Nelson

The Nelson branch of the Salvation Army is receiving a brand new Vigilant MX1 addressable system, which is replacing an Ampac NZ3200 conventional system, which was installed by Guardian Alarms. The new system will replace the existing Guardian call-points with new KAC call-points. It is not clear who is installing the new system, though it may later become clear depending on whether or not the zone index has an installer logo or not. The ne wZone index is not yet ready, so the existing one from the old panel is currently being used as a stop-gap.

(24/8/2023)

## Two F4's for Te Korōria, Karori

A brand new facility has opened in Karori's Marsden Village, comprising of a Church, Cafe, Children's Playground, Kindergarten and more! The new centre has two blocks, both of which have their own Pertronic F4 panels. Both systems feature standard Pertronic MCPs, alongside white typical ceiling speakers.

The panels are unbranded, but the design of the zone-index and the typeface used would suggest these were most likely installed by Fire Compliance Services.

(20/8/2023)

## F4 for Heaven's Gate

A small church in Porirua CBD has had a new fire alarm system installed, with a Pertronic F4 system installed by new company, Nesbitt Alarm Services. The new system features standard Pertronic MCPs, alongside white typical ceiling speakers.

(20/8/2023)

## F4 replacement for Glenmore St

An old block of flats on Glenmore St (near Tinakori Rd) in Wellington has seen a fire alarm panel upgrade, with Wormald installing a brand new Petronic F4 to replace the original panel installed by Guardian Alarms in the 50s-60s. The system is also maintained by Wormlad, who were already maintaining the original system. The only visible call-point has also been replaced with a new Pertronic MCP, but it is not clear if any internal MCPs have been replaced.

(20/8/2023)

## Alliance Protec for Fire Station Apartments

The original Hutt Central Fire Station Apartments has been reborn as a new apartment complex! The original fire station was built in the 1950s, but closed in 2007 following a review into fire service coverage in the area. The building had sat largely abandoned for over a decade, until work began to convert it into apartments, as well as build new townhouses behind the structure. The completed apartment complex, called "Hutt Central Fire Station Apartments" is running a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable system, installed and maintained by Alliance Fire & Security. The system features standard Protec-branded KAC call-points and usual ceiling speakers.

(1/7/2023)

## Pertronic Upgrade for Civic Assurance House

Wellington CBD’s Civic Assurance House, built in the late 1960s has received a full fire alarm upgrade, with a brand new Pertronic Addressable system, provided by Argus Fire Protection. The new system replaces an older Vigilant Conventional System.

(24/6/2023)

## Victoria Lane now complete

Earlier in the year, we discussed the new Vigilant MX1 system being provided by Wormald for the new Victoria Lane Apartments on Wellington CBD’s Victoria Steet. Now that the building is complete, we can look more closely at the details of the installation. There are actually two MX1’s in this install, one for the building itself and a separate system for the car park. Both systems were installed by Wormald (Johnson Controls) and both make use of Vigilant-branded KAC call-points and typical ceiling speakers.

(24/6/2023)

## MX1 Upgrade for West Plaza Hotel

The West Plaza Hotel in Wellington CBD has received a brand new Vigilant MX1 addressable system, replacing the original, old Trident system from when the building was new. The system, installed by Wormald (Johnson Controls) is purely a panel replacement, with the existing call-points & speakers still being used throughout the building.

(24/6/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Kent Tce

An old commercial building on Wellington CBD’s Kent Terrace has been totally redeveloped into a mixed-use retail and apartment building, complete with a brand-new Protec 6500 Addressable fire alarm system. The new system has been installed by Alliance Fire & Security, and features standard Protec-branded KAC call-points and usual ceiling speakers.

(24/6/2023)

## Notifier for Newtown Community Centre

Newtown's Community centre had finished a major renovation, with a brand new Fire Alarm System being installed by none other than Alliance Fire & Security. The new system is some kind of Notifier System, but I am unsure if this a CFP-16 conventional system or an AFP-3030 Addressable system, as I can't see the main interface to tell. Given the small size of the building, the CFP-16 is perhaps the more likely option, but who can really tell? The system features typical Notifier-branded KAC call-points, along with ceiling speakers. As this property is owned by Wellington City Council, I presume that maintenance will eventually pass over to Wormald, who are the Council's main Fire Alarm contractor.

(21/6/2023)

## Notifier for Takina

The brand new Takina Exhibition Centre has finally opened in Wellington CBD! Having first began construction in 2020, the brand new building has a Notifier AFP-3030 addressable system, for which the installer is unknown. The system has two mimics, an in-depth one on the Wakefield Street side, and a more basic one on the Cable Street side. The system features typical Notifier-branded KAC call-points, along with ceiling speakers for the smaller areas. I'm not sure what alarms have been used for the wider, open spaces. Red lights can be found in some areas, such as bathrooms.

(10/6/2023)

## Guardian for Eva St

The former "Central Chambers" residential building on Eva Street, Wellington CBD, has been given a huge makeover, ready to be home to brand new apartments! The refurbished building has a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable system, installed by Guardian Alarms. I have (thus far) only been able to see the panel, but I imagine the system will use Pertronic MCPs (possible Guardian-branded) with normal speakers.

(10/6/2023)

## From F30 to F100A

*Reported by Sebastian Crow:*

Nelson Central Fire Station has come full circle, with it's original Pertronic F30 conventional system (installed by FFP Nelson & Marlborough) recently being replaced by a brand new Pertronic F100A Addressable system by Wormald/Johnson Controls. The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs, mixed with ceiling speakers and red horns. A new mimic/repeater panel has also been installed.

(2/6/2023)

## Alliance F100A for Waikanae Art Gallery

An Art Gallery in Waikanae's bustling town centre is nearly finished being completely renovated. The building has received a brand new addressable fire alarm system as part of this renovation, in the form of a Pertronic F100A, supplied by Alliance Fire & Security. The system will feature typical Pertronic MCPs & normal speakers.

(28/5/2023)

## F100A for Countdown Nelson

*Reported by Sebastian Crow:*

A Countdown Supermarket in Nelson has had a complete Fire Alarm Upgrade. The store, which opened in 2001, has had it's original Vigilant FP1600 (installed by Wormald) completely replaced with a brand new Pertronic F100A system by Nelson-based Pre-Ignition Fire Protection. The system comes with new Pertronic Call-points and new speakers also.

The new system will most likely be maintained by Chubb, since they look after all company-owned Countdown stores.

(23/5/2023)

(23/5/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Work Base

A brand new Industrial Estate with 40 new Commercial Units, called "Work Base" has just been completed in Trentham, Upper Hutt. The new site has a brand new Protec 6500 Addressable system, of which the installer is not known. The system is typical of a Protec system, with KAC call-points used.

(21/5/2023)

## MX1 for New World Newtown

The extremely lengthy process of renovating New World Newtown (Newtown Mall) has been ongoing since 2020. But this week,after a long, long time, the new Fire Alarm System is online! The new system is a Vigilant MX1 Addressable system, installed by Alliance Fire & Security. The system uses Vigilant-branded KAC call-points alongside ceiling speakers. This new system replaces an aging old Trident/Vigilant VIC1 system from the 1960s-70s, that was long overdue for replacement.

(15/5/2023)

## Pertronic F100A with BLACK cabinet for Nelson Movie Theatre!

A new movie theatre, owned by "Silly Otter", has opened in Richmond, Nelson. The new building is one of the first examples of a Pertronic F100A to use a black cabinet. Such cabinets have only recently been introduced as an option for Pertronic panels (which the original beige still the default), launched alongside option black speakers & smoke detectors (which have also been used here). Thus far, only a couple have ever been installed like this. The introduction of the black cabinet comes after the growth of other company who also use black cabinets. Both Notifier and Bensan/Protec use black cabinets as their default.

(9/5/2023)

Photos by Sebastian Crow

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## F100A for Lyall Bay Industrial Units

A huge new development of industrial & commercial units has just been completed in Lyall Bay, with a brand new Pertronic F100A system installed to cover the entire site. The installer of the system is unknown, however it uses standard Pertronic MCPs, alongside white Horn speakers.

Since installation, a sticker has appeared beside the panel denoting that Argus Fire Protection are doing maintenance, but this doesn't confirm them as the installer - especially since Argus usually still put branding on their indexes (but this system does have a very crowed index, so perhaps there wasn't room for it?).

(7/5/2023)

## F100A for Core Building

A building in Thorndon, which holds an office for an organization called "Core", has had a massive expansion with new apartments added to the top of the building, as well as a full renovation of the office space. The building has received a brand new Pertronic F100A addressable system. New Pertronic Call-Points have also been fitted.

Judging by the typeface used & layout on the zone index, I suspect this may have been installed by Fire Compliance Services, as they're the only ones currently designing their Indexes like this in Wellington.

(6/5/2023)

## Bensan BT5 for design Library

An existing building in the Kaiwharawhara region of Wellington has been given a new Bensan BT5 conventional system, installed by Nationwide Fire Protection, as part of a building renovation. Following the departure of the previous tenant, Design Library (a furniture & interior design store) now occupies the two-storey site. The system uses Protec-Branded KAC call-points. As for speakers, I am not sure as the store was closed when I visited.

(6/5/2023)

## 2023 Fire Stickers Confirmed!

Every year, we have the pleasure of seeing what colour the stickers will be for the four companies of Wellington who use them. These little round stickers are put on devices such as Call-Points & Smoke detectors to show that annual checks have been done. Stickers for this are not mandatory, thus only very few companies actually bother. Here's a break down of the 2023 stickers:

**Argus Fire Protection:** Argus has gone for a bright orange, an interesting choice given it was only last used a few years ago, back in 2020. However seeing as Orange is in the Argus logo, it makes sense they they would want to use frequently.

**Wormald:** This year Wormald has opted for a lovely Royal Blue. This is a much darker blue than was used by Wormald in 2019, but lighter than the navy blue used way back in 2013. After two years in a row of similar colours (Yellow in 2021 and an Orange-Yellow in 2022) it's nice to see Wormald opt for a colour with more contrast this year.

**Alliance:** Alliance has opted to go for a light pinkish-purple colour, which is a return to a colour last seen with Alliance in 2016 (their first year of operation). Pink was also used in 2019, but in that year was much darker.

**Fire Security Services:** This long-running company only started using these stickers in 2021, thus this is only their third run of stickers. They've gone a lime-green colour, and interesting choice given that their 2021 colour was also green-ish in nature, though contrasting still.

(22/4/2023)

## Pertronic for Corinna School

Corinna School in Waitangirua, Porirua, has received a brand new Pertronic Addressable system (presumed F100A) from Alliance Fire & Security. This comes as part of renovations of the School's three classroom blocks (including the office), which has seen the new system replace 1960s-70s equipment in all three blocks. The School's Hall, however, is not included here, and is instead still running on it's existing Vigilant Sigma 5 conventional system.

(22/4/2023)

## Aquafire installs F100A for Hotel!

An old building on Tory Street, Wellington CBD has been converted to a new TRYP by Wyndham Hotel. As part of this, the old Pertronic F16e system has been removed and replaced with a brand new Pertronic F100A system by Aquafire Ltd. The new system uses typical Pertronic MCPs. This is the first installations I have seen to carry the new "Aquafire" branding, which is the new name for Aquaheat's Fire Alarm Division, introduced in mis-2022 following Aquaheat's buy-out of Emerson Fire.

(16/4/2023)

## Pertronic F16e for new Kindy!

A brand new Kindergarten - Manawa Children's Village in the Upper Hutt suburb of Wallaceville - is soon to open, with a brand new Pertronic F16e conventional system, installed by Argus Fire Protection. It's actually pretty rare to see these systems being installed these days, since most buildings requiring anything larger than an F4 tend to go for Addressable systems. The system features typical Pertornic MCPs and I presume it will use the usual ceiling speakers.

(26/3/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Proximity Apartments

The new Proximity Apartments Hotel on Thorndon Quay, Wellington CBD has just been completed, and features a brand new Protec 6500 Fire Alarm System, installed by Argus Fire Protection. The system is typical of a Protec system, with KAC call-points used. The mimic panel has not yet had the digital display screen fitted yet, but the system is otherwise operational.

(25/3/2023)

## Alliance installs Protec 6500 for new Sebel Hotel!

The last time (and, until now, the only time) I had seen Alliance Fire & Security install a Protec 6500 was way back in late 2020. But now, they have returned to Protec once again with a new system for a new Sebel Hotel, due to open in Lower Hutt CBD later this year. As the hotel is unfinished, I am not able to see any other part sog the system, but I am going to presume it will most likely use the typical components we normally see on a new Protec system, such as KAC call-points, for example.

(12/3/2023)

## F100A for new Townhouses

The first of a group of new sets of Townhouses on the corner of Victoria Street and Vivian Street (Wellington CBD) is almost complete. The new block has been outfitted with a brand new Pertronic F100A addressable system by an unknown contractor. The system features typical Pertornic MCPs and I presume it will use the usual ceiling speakers. There are many more blocks like this being built here, so it will be interesting to see if they all recieve the same set-up.

(12/3/2023)

## Guardian Alarms chosen for new Kilbirnie Apartments

Another new apartment development in Kilbirnie, comprising of multiple 2-storey blocks is receiving a Pertronic Addressable System (presumed F100A) from Guardian Alarms - a company who installs exclusively Pertronic equipment. At this stage, we're unable to see any of the components, so I cannot yet say if Guardian have used custom-branded MCPs or not. The system actually has two mimic/repeater panels located at either end of the complex.

(4/3/2023)

## Pertronic for Kilbirnie Apartment Building

A brand new 3-storey apartment building is nearly completed in Kilbirnie, with a brand new Pertronic F100A system being installed recently. The system is presumed to be installed by Nationwide Fire Protection, as indicated by their maintenance stickier on the window. The system uses a huge mimic, and uses typical Pertronic MCPs with normal ceiling speakers.

(4/3/2023)

## Evans Bay Intermediate - System Expanded

The fire alarm system at Evans Bay Intermediate school in Kilbirnie has been fully expanded to cover the entire campus. The system, which is a Pertronic F100A, was originally installed by Alliance Fire & Security when some renovations were carried out. The contact to expand the system was awarded (via GETS) to Fire Compliance Services. This has now been completed, with the whole school now using typical Pertronic MCPs with normal ceiling speakers. As this is a state school, the system is maintained by Wormald/Johnson Controls, who maintain all Fire Alarm Systems in state schools.

(4/3/2023)

## Greenacres School Upgraded!

A full site-wide upgrade has been completed at Greenacres School in Tawa, as part of an ongoing Ministry of Education program to upgrade fire alarm systems in schools. The school already had a Pertronic F100A in the front block, following a renovation. This panel has been relocated to the main office and a new mimic added at the front. The upgrade has been completed by Fire Compliance Services (as was listed in the tender award on the GETS website). Typical Pertronic MCPs are used throughout with normal ceiling speakers and one outdoor Redback horn (covered by anti-theft metal). As this is a state school, it will be maintained by Wormald/Johnson Controls, who maintain all Fire Alarm Systems in state schools.

(19/2/2023)

## Pertronic Upgrade for Boulcott School

During the process of some renovations at Boulcott School, Lower Hutt, the opportunity was taken to replace the school's existing old Vigilant FP1600 conventional system, with a brand new Analogue Addressable system. The new system is a Pertronic System (presumed an F100A) and comes completed with all new call-points, speakers and more. It is not known who the installer of the new system is, but as this is a state school, it will be maintained by Wormald/Johnson Controls, who maintain all Fire Alarm Systems in state schools.

Studying the zone index more closely, the design cues such as the typeface, position of the numbers on the LED list and the use of black numbers numbers on the map offers subtle clues as to who the installer might be. The design is consistent with that normally used by Fire Compliance Services, so I am tempted to think it may be them that has installed this, but there's no real proof here.

(11/2/2023)

## Nesbitt Alarm Services - the new kid on the block!

A new fire alarm company has come to Wellington! Upper Hutt based Nesbitt Alarm Services, founded May 2021 by Dan Nesbitt, is the latest company on the market! Today is the first install i've found from Nesbitt, and we've actually seen this before. This is the building on Lambton Quay that was having the old 70s-80s Guardian Panel replaced with a Pertronic F100A. At the time it was unclear who would be installing the system, but it was predicted to be Fire Security Services (as they do the maintenance), but this was evidently wrong.

We welcome Nesbitt to the market and wish them the very best of luck!

(28/1/2023)

## MX1 for Victoria Lane complex!

A massive new Apartment Building called "Victoria Lane" is set to open later this year on Victoria Street. The brand new building is receiving a Vigilant MX1 addressable system from Wormald/Johnson Controls. Nothing is currently known about internal device,s but once the building opens I'll provide an update.

(28/1/2023)

## Protec 6500 for Sojourn Ghuznee st

A former commercial building on Ghuznee St is being converted to a Sojourn Apartment Hotel. The original Pertronic System (installed & maintained by Guardian Alarms), has been ripped out and replaced with a brand new Protec 6500 from an unknown contractor. Thus far, i know that typical KAC call-points have been used.

(28/1/2023)

## Full Expansion for North Titahi Bay School

North Titahi Bay School is now a one-system school, with it's Pertronic F100A now covering the entire site. The system was originally installed by Fire Compliance Services, following the renovation of two buildings. Since then, Alliance Fire & Security has gradually expanded the system to cover the entire school site. The system features typical Pertornic MCPs and ceiling speakers. The system is maintained by Wormald/Johnson Controls, who maintain all Fire Alarm Systems in state schools.

The odd out-of-order zone numbering is a carryover from the fact that the buildings weren't all put on this panel at the same time. Furthermore, the zone shave also been deliberately numbered as correspond with each block, as the blocks themselves are also numbered. The one block that is "not covered by the system" was a disused and run-down classroom that has now been demolished.

(15/1/2023)

The panel as originally installed.
## Panel replacement for Queens Dr

An office building on Queens Drive, Lower Hutt CBD has had it's Vigilant FP4000 panel replaced with a brand new Pertronic panel. The exact model is unknown, but the most likely choice is an F100A. This work has been carried out by Equans (formerly Engie Services), who have been maintaining the system for years. The system retains all other existing features, including the existing Vigilant 1841 call-points and the existing sounders.

(14/1/2023)

## F220 for Paraparaumu College

The contract to upgrade the fire alarm system at Paraparaumu College was awarded way back in early 2021, but ongoing factors, including additions to buildings have meant that this upgrade concluded just recently! The school originally had a huge mixture of various Pertronic, Vigilant, Guardian and other systems accross it's many buildings. Now, Alliance Fire & Security has replaced everything with a brand new Pertronic F220 system covering the whole campus! The main panel cannot be seen, but a notice attached to one of the yet-to-be-removed old panels states that the new system is an F220. The system features typical Pertronic call-points, with outdoor anti-theft speakers and normal speakers inside. The new system will be maintained by Wormald/Johnson Controls, who maintain all Fire Alarm Systems in state schools.

(7/1/2023)