Education Facilities
Explore our full suite of monitoring and protection solutions for educational buildings and facilities.
S&S Northern provides tailored safety and monitoring solutions designed specifically for educational environments across the UK. Our products include room sensors for CO₂, temperature, and humidity, as well as indoor air quality monitors that track VOCs and particulate matter to support healthier learning spaces. We also supply gas detection systems for combustible and toxic gases in science labs, plant rooms, and technical facilities.
Our range further includes water leak detection systems, hydrogen gas detection for battery storage and renewable energy areas, CO/NO₂ monitoring for enclosed car parks, energy-saving ventilation controls for kitchens, and solenoid valves for gas and water—ensuring safety, comfort, and operational efficiency throughout schools, colleges, and universities.
All products adhere to:
IGEM UP/11
BB100
BB101
Part F
Areas we protect
Science Laboratories
Boiler / Chiller Rooms
Commercial Kitchens
Indoor Environment Monitoring
Water leak in FCU / Piping / Water haters and more
High performance safety products for education buildings
Frequently asked questions
What is gas pressure proving technology?
Gas pressure proving is an innovative method used to seamlessly detect leaks or identify open turrets in a classroom, mitigating the unintentional release of gas and ensuring a safe start-up environment. This process is carried out using a transducer within the solenoid valve, which verifies that pressure is constant downstream.
What would be a typical classroom set up?
A typical setup includes a single control panel managing gas, water, or electrical outlets; emergency push buttons located at each classroom exit; solenoid valves and/or enclosures for each utility requiring control; and natural gas sensors, if applicable.
Where would a utility control panel be placed?
Control panels are best installed near the teacher’s desk and away from areas of congregation or the opposite side of the classroom. This placement ensures the teacher can easily operate or reset the system without needing to walk across the room each time.
What gas would I detect in a classroom?
In classrooms where gas is in use, natural gas is the primary substance requiring detection. While CO2 sensors are generally installed for air quality monitoring.
Do the control panels have an integrated timeout function?
Yes, all Merlin 1000 series control panels include built-in timeout functions to automatically shut off utilities after a set period, ensuring a tamper-proof environment in case the panel is left on after hours. The default timeout is set to two hours, with configurable options for 2, 4, or 8 hours, or the option to disable the timeout entirely.
Can I link the control panels to a fire alarm? What about ventilation?
All of our control panels can be seamlessly integrated with a fire alarm system, enabling automatic utility shutdown during emergencies to help prevent hazard escalation. Ventilation sequences can be controlled in three adaptable ways: through a fan relay with built-in time delay, our FS1 fan control unit with manual activation capability, or an electrical contactor for direct power control.
