Ferndene is a purpose-built inpatient centre based in Prudhoe which provides assessment and treatment for young people who have complex health, behavioural and emotional needs, including young people with a learning disability.
Our works on this site carried out over several phases, includes the alteration of existing and installation of new electrical systems to the existing buildings, including the extension of ward blocks which included new seclusion rooms and the most recent MSU new build extension.
A brief overview of the electrical works carried out throughout includes:
- Full strip out of existing electrical services to the relevant build phases.
- Installation of new TPN distribution boards & submain network to serve both the general patient areas & admin areas
- Alterations, modifications and at times a re-wire of the lighting and emergency lighting systems including the supply and installation of new Anti-Ligature light fittings.
- New lighting to bedroom corridors, includes a ‘night mode’ whereby light levels can be set to dim down to around 10% during night hours. The lighting in this area is also programmed to illuminate to full brightness if the staff attack system is activated, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff.
- Alterations, modifications and at times a re-wire of the small power within the staff and patient areas including all accessories and outlets.
- New CAT6e structured cabling installed to existing ward data cabinets including wall mounted outlets and Wi-Fi points in the ceiling void.
- Installation of new structured cabling and associated power supplies ready for the installation of a new visual patient monitoring system.
- Alterations carried out to the existing addressable fire alarm system to suit the new layouts. Additional due care and attention was taken to ensure any existing occupied areas outside the area of works remained live during the relevant projects. The fire alarm system is commissioned by the incumbent fire alarm maintenance provider to ensure compliance.
- Existing CCTV systems have been extended to suit new layouts and, in some wards, full new IP CCTV systems have been installed to suit the Client’s requirements.
- The existing Staff Attack and Nurse Call systems have been extended to suit the new building requirements having been supplied and installed by one of the Client’s preferred specialist contractors.
- A new access control and intercom system has been installed throughout the site, offering staff-controlled opening of doors and airlocks on ward block entrances and on the new MSU extension.
- Full Testing and inspection carried out during the phased hander of the build areas to meet current legislation and wiring regulations.
