The Wilberforce Assisted Housing Development in York features self-contained apartments and was in need of a smart fire prevention system that enables residents to maintain their independence while also ensuring their safety.

In this case study we look at the ways in which the Firechief Kitchen Stove Guard was assessed for suitability, chosen and implemented.

What was the need?

Wilberforce House offers 30 one-bed, open-plan, purpose-built, self-contained apartments especially for people with a visual impairment and other disabilities; the first of its kind in the area.  The apartments utilise smart home and assistive technology personalised to the tenants' lifestyle needs.

The fire safety consultant’s report included recommendations for additional fire safety measures, including the ability for cooker hobs to be switched off by an alarm, as kitchen fires are a significant risk with 50% of all accidental house fires starting in the kitchen.

What was the solution?

The Firechief Kitchen Stove Guard was chosen to be fitted in all of the apartments.  The Kitchen Stove Guard is a smart way to guard against kitchen fires because it cuts off the electricity supply if the hob has been left on accidentally before the formation of toxic gases and before a fire is ignited.  The cooker is reactivated simply by resetting the system once the cause of the alert has been investigated and controlled.

What are the benefits of the Kitchen Stove Guard from Firechief?