K & R Security was engaged by Dalkia as a specialist subcontractor to deliver a fire alarm and VESDA installation at Hampden Stadium, Glasgow, working within a live, high-occupancy venue.
Fire Installation
The project required careful coordination with the main contractor’s programme to ensure works were completed around event schedules and site access restrictions.
Our engineers designed and installed a fully addressable fire detection system across concourse, hospitality and back of house areas, meeting the specific compliance requirements of one of Scotland’s most recognisable sporting venues.
Works were completed and handed over, fully precommissioned to a fault-free standard, with all systems commissioned, tested and handed over with full certification.
Project Overview
Large public venues demand a different level of planning and coordination compared to standard commercial buildings. Every stage of the installation had to be carefully programmed around the stadium’s operational requirements while maintaining a safe working environment for all personnel involved.
Close communication was maintained with the principal contractor and other trades throughout the project to ensure the programme remained on schedule while avoiding disruption to the day-to-day operation of the stadium.
The result was a professionally delivered fire alarm installation completed efficiently and in line with the client’s expectations.
The Challenge
Unlike many commercial installations, Hampden Stadium presented several logistical challenges.
Working within a live venue meant engineers had to operate around restricted access periods, existing building services and multiple contractors working simultaneously across different areas of the site.
Maintaining programme deadlines while ensuring the highest standards of workmanship required detailed planning, flexibility and continual communication throughout the project.
Our Approach
K & R Security worked closely alongside the principal contractor to coordinate installation activities with the wider construction programme.
Each phase of the project was carefully planned to ensure materials, labour and access requirements aligned with the overall build schedule.
This collaborative approach allowed work to progress efficiently while maintaining safe working practices and minimising disruption across occupied areas of the stadium.
Fire Alarm Installation
The installation included a fully addressable fire detection system and VESDA aspirating smoke detection, designed specifically for the operational requirements of the venue.
Works were carried out across multiple areas, including:
- Main concourse
- Hospitality facilities
- Back-of-house areas
- Plant and service rooms
- Public circulation spaces
Every element of the installation was completed in accordance with recognised industry standards, ensuring reliable performance and long-term compliance.
Working Within a Live Stadium
Delivering works within an operational stadium requires more than technical expertise.
Engineers continually coordinated with site management, principal contractors and other specialist trades to ensure activities remained aligned with the construction programme while respecting operational constraints.
By maintaining clear communication throughout the project, installation works progressed efficiently without affecting the wider operation of the venue.
Testing, Commissioning & Compliance
Once installation was complete, the system underwent comprehensive testing and commissioning to verify every device operated as intended, achieving a fault-free handover.
Following successful testing, the completed installation was fully documented before being handed over with the relevant certification, providing confidence that the system met both client expectations and recognised compliance requirements.
Project Outcome
The completed installation provides Hampden Stadium with a reliable, fully addressable fire detection system, complemented by VESDA aspirating detection, designed to support the safety requirements of a complex commercial environment.
Delivered in close collaboration with Dalkia and the end client, the installation was handed over and precommissioned to a fault-free standard, demonstrating K & R Security’s ability to successfully complete large-scale commercial fire alarm projects while maintaining quality, communication and compliance throughout every stage of the works.
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