The Eco-Power Stadium, home to Doncaster Rovers F.C., has significantly upgraded its fire safety system in collaboration with JLA Fire and Security. By adopting cutting-edge open protocol technology from leading manufacturer Hochiki Europe, the stadium has reinforced the safety of its 15,231-capacity crowd and staff while streamlining operations and reducing maintenance costs.
A vital sporting venue in the region, the stadium hosts football, rugby league, and women’s football matches, as well as business meetings, weddings, and awards ceremonies. The upgrade needed to be carried out without disrupting operations, ensuring all systems were fully functional and certified to allow events to proceed safely.
JLA Fire and Security, a provider of fire safety solutions, selected Hochiki Europe’s advanced ESP devices for the project. The devices, which include smoke, heat, and multi-sensors, operate on an open protocol system, ensuring seamless integration with the stadium’s existing infrastructure, including its security systems.
“The open protocol compatibility of the Hochiki ESP devices, such as smoke, heat and multi-sensors, ensured seamless integration with other building systems, such as the stadium’s security system, enhancing overall site efficiency. And with Hochiki’s renowned ultra reliability the stadium would now see a significant reduction in false alarms, optimising system performance,” a JLA representative explained.
“Hochiki products, in particular ESP, are our ‘go-to’ for fire safety installations, particularly for projects of this size – Hochiki make the complex, easy. They provide incredible reliability when it comes to false alarms. We were able to complete the project during the close season. Using Hochiki allowed us to achieve this. I would 100% use Hochiki products for other stadium/concert style projects in the future,” said a spokesperson from JLA Fire and Security.
JLA’s comprehensive safety solution includes the installation of both fire and intruder alarm systems, regular maintenance visits to ensure optimal performance, and rapid fault response under its total care contract with the Eco-Power Stadium.
By replacing the outdated managed protocol fire alarm system with Hochiki Europe’s modern open protocol solution, JLA Fire and Security has substantially improved the stadium’s fire safety capabilities. The upgrade reflects a commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards while ensuring smooth and efficient operations for all events hosted at the stadium.