Rosebank Wynd is a newbuild development by Persimmon Homes on Gregory Road in Livingston, West Lothian, around a mile from the town centre and 16 miles from Edinburgh. The development offers two, three and four-bedroom homes and is now sold out.
SmartMist Fire installed water mist fire suppression at Rosebank Wynd. The system was planned around the build programme, installed with a discreet finish and handed over with clear documentation for the project team. Rosebank Wynd is one of several developments where SmartMist has worked with Persimmon Homes in Scotland, alongside Burgh Gate in
Musselburgh and Brucefields in Bannockburn.
Project overview
- Development: Rosebank Wynd, Gregory Road, Livingston, West Lothian, EH54 7DR
- Developer: Persimmon Homes (East Scotland)
- Project type: New build residential development of two, three and four-bedroom homes, now sold out
- SmartMist service: Water mist fire suppression installation
- Sector: Residential new build, West Lothian
The requirement
Automatic fire suppression is part of fire safety planning on many Scottish new build developments. At Rosebank Wynd, SmartMist installed water mist suppression across the relevant homes.
The applicable technical handbook depends on the building warrant date and project type, so each project should be checked against the version of Standard 2.15 that applied when the warrant was submitted or the work started.
- Scheduling around other trades, snagging and completion dates
- A discreet finish for homes sold on the open market
- Consistent installation quality across house types
- Clear handover information once installation was complete
Why water mist
Water mist systems suppress fire with fine water droplets that control flames and reduce heat. As the NFPA notes, they achieve this with less water and smaller pipework than standard sprinkler systems.
Those characteristics suit new build housing. Smaller pipework is easier to route within ceiling voids and service runs, and small nozzles sit neatly within the finished home. Lower water flow also reduces the risk of water damage if the system ever activates, which is a real concern for homeowners, developers and insurers.
The result
SmartMist Fire completed the water mist installation at Rosebank Wynd, and the development has since sold out. The completed installation gave the project team:
- Automatic fire suppression installed across the relevant homes
- A discreet finish suited to family homes sold on the open market
- An installation scheduled around the build programme through to completion
- Full handover documentation and aftercare support
What developers can take from Rosebank Wynd
Fire suppression touches design, service routes, ceilings, approvals and handover, so treating it as a late-stage add-on creates avoidable problems. At Rosebank Wynd, planning the suppression work into the programme early gave the project team time to review the design, arrange access and confirm requirements well before handover.
Rosebank Wynd also sits alongside Burgh Gate and Brucefields as part of SmartMist’s continuing work with Persimmon Homes in Scotland. Repeat work with a national housebuilder reflects an approach that fits how new build sites actually run.
If you are planning a new build development, ask three questions early. What does Standard 2.15 require for this building type? Is water mist suitable for the design? How will installation fit around the site programme?
Planning a development?
If you are planning a new build development, apartment block or residential fire safety upgrade in Scotland, SmartMist Fire can advise on water mist systems, installation planning and the best route for your project.
Speak to SmartMist Fire early, before fire suppression becomes a late-stage problem.