In 2021, Borettslaget Futurum in Bergen faced a critical challenge when a fire brigade inspection revealed the building’s insulation failed to meet current standards. The board had to choose between a costly 5 million NOK renovation or finding an alternative solution. An associate recommended installing the sfty by Resideo, which met safety standards without extensive renovations.
Key benefits of installing sfty by Resideo include avoiding 5 million NOK in renovation costs, 10,000 NOK annual savings on insurance premiums, distinguishing between real smoke threats and false alarms, real-time 24/7 monitoring across 64 apartments and shared spaces and simplifying maintenance procedures for board members and caretakers.
Borettslaget Futurum, accommodation for people over 50 years of age, offers shared facilities and manages resident safety collectively. The sfty platform integrates multi-sensor hardware for smoke, water leak detection, and temperature and humidity monitoring. Optical sensors help eliminate false alarms, and the system escalates serious situations to administrators for assessment.
Bjørn Sigurd Axelsen, Board Member, stated, “With an optical, connected smoke detector, we can see what’s happened. We know if there is actually smoke or it’s just a false alarm.”
System reliability is crucial, the sfty platform maintains functionality even if a residents WiFi goes offline, ensuring alarm signals are communicated. Both residents and board members can monitor devices through the sfty app, receiving notifications for low batteries.
Axelsen added, “We have the safety net of a backup battery if the power goes off and nobody has internet access.”
Complementing the fire detection system, Borettslaget Futurum installed water leak detectors throughout the complex, protecting against water damage and securing annual insurance premium reductions. Remote water leak detectors allow system administrators to monitor leaks from their mobile devices, aiding day-to-day maintenance.
Axelsen noted, “Our plumber is happy to have the leak detector because otherwise, he has to go down five floors to shut off the water.”
Borettslaget Futurum transformed a potential 5 million NOK renovation challenge into a community safety opportunity. The sfty platform enhances resident welfare through advanced smoke and water detection, delivering cost benefits from lower insurance premiums and simplified maintenance. This model demonstrates how modern technology can strengthen safety and security, protecting residents and the building’s integrity.
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