Premier Inn, Ilford, has completed a major upgrade to its fire alarm infrastructure with the installation of Advanced MxPro 5 fire panels, providing comprehensive Category L1 protection throughout the nine‑storey hotel.
As a busy hospitality environment accommodating guests around the clock, the hotel required a robust and reliable fire detection system capable of delivering early warning across all areas of the building. The project involved a full system upgrade, with new detection installed throughout communal spaces, guest bedrooms, kitchen and dining areas, and roof spaces, ensuring maximum protection for both guests and staff.
The new fire system comprises three Advanced MxPro 5 panels, including two four‑loop panels and one single‑loop panel, networked to cover all nine floors of the hotel. Detection has been installed throughout communal areas and bedrooms, with sounder beacons provided within each bathroom and accessible room to support effective occupant warning. The system is also connected to a pager system to assist hard‑of‑hearing guests, enhancing inclusivity and safety.
Haskell Fire & Security Ltd was responsible for the full design, installation, and commissioning of the fire alarm system. The team worked on site to complete the final stages of installation and commissioning as part of the hotel’s refurbishment programme, delivering a modern fire system designed to meet the operational demands of a live hospitality setting.
Lee Haskell, Managing Director at Haskell Fire & Security Ltd, said: “This project was all about delivering maximum protection without compromise. The MxPro 5 is a fantastic product, and it’s one we specify wherever possible. It gives us the flexibility, reliability and ease of commissioning we need, while providing the client with a system that’s simple to manage and built for the long term.”
Advanced’s MxPro 5 was recommended as a replacement for the originally installed system, offering greater flexibility through its open‑protocol design and consistency with fire systems installed across other Premier Inn sites. With powerful processing, intuitive configuration software and extensive cause‑and‑effect capabilities, the panel is well-suited to complex, multi‑storey hospitality buildings.
Salvy Vittozzi, Advanced’s Regional Sales Manager for the South East, added: “Hotels present a unique challenge when it comes to fire protection, with high occupancy, varying and evolving risks areas and a need for dependable protection across the entire building. MxPro 5 is particularly well suited to these environments, offering powerful performance while remaining straightforward for both installers and end users. The Premier Inn in Ilford is a great example of how the system can deliver comprehensive Category L1 protection across a busy, multi-floor site.”
With the upgrade now complete, Premier Inn, Ilford, benefits from a modern, high‑performance fire alarm system that supports early detection, clear occupant warning and long‑term reliability. The installation demonstrates how Advanced’s MxPro 5 can be successfully deployed in hospitality settings to deliver robust fire protection and peace of mind.
