Case Study
National Forensic Mental Health Hospital
Integrated Security Across 10 Buildings
at the National Forensic Hospital
The National Forensic Mental Health Hospital expansion included a new 130-bed adult forensic hospital across 10 buildings.
Over 1,800 individual security devices installed and commissioned across 10 buildings to full healthcare regulatory standards.
A 130-bed forensic hospital required integrated security across a 10-building campus.
The National Forensic Mental Health Hospital, located at St. Ita’s Campus in Portrane, embarked on a significant expansion project to meet the growing demand for forensic mental health services. This expansion included the construction of a new 130-bed adult forensic hospital spread across 10 buildings within the campus. Recognizing the critical need for a comprehensive security infrastructure, Electro Automation was awarded the contract to supply and commission integrated security systems for Access Control, Intruder Alarm, Automation Systems, and multiple services integration over the entire site.
Project Snapshot
Client
National Forensic Mental Health Hospital
Location
Portraine Demesne, Portrane, Co. Dublin, Ireland
Sector
Healthcare & Pharmaceutical
Region
ROI, NI, UK
The Project
The National Forensic Mental Health Hospital at St. Ita's Campus in Portrane undertook a major expansion including the construction of a new 130-bed adult forensic hospital across 10 buildings within the campus. The security infrastructure required was substantial in scale, with a dedicated security contract of approximately 3 million euros within a total build programme of approximately 160 million euros.
Electro Automation was awarded the contract to supply, install, and commission integrated security systems covering access control, intruder alarm, automation systems, and multiple services integration across the entire campus. Integrating diverse systems across multiple buildings in a highly regulated healthcare environment, combined with the scale of the installation, required meticulous planning, engineering, and project management.
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The Solution
Client: National Forensic Mental Health Hospital, St. Ita’s Campus, Portrane.
Scope:
Integrated security solution covering 10 buildings within the campus
Projected build cost: €160 million
Projected security cost: €3 million
Key Components:
Access Control: Installation and integration of 240+ access card readers across the site to regulate entry and exit points.
Intruder Alarm: Deployment of 850+ door contacts and associated sensors to detect unauthorised access attempts.
CCTV Surveillance: Implementation of a comprehensive CCTV network comprising over 700 cameras strategically placed to monitor key areas and ensure round-the-clock surveillance.
Intercom Systems: Installation of 150+ intercoms to facilitate communication between staff and visitors, enhancing overall security and operational efficiency.
Automatic Gates: Provision of 12 sets of automatic gates to control vehicular access and enhance perimeter security.
Fire Integration System: Integration of fire detection and alarm systems with the overall security infrastructure to ensure rapid response in case of emergencies.
Network infrastructure: supply and installation of a robust network cabling system for seamless connectivity and administration of security devices and systems.
Installation of key and asset management system: This includes over 600 keys and 450 assets.
Integration with staff alarm system.
The Result
Electro Automation delivered a complete integrated security solution across all 10 buildings of the expanded campus, installing and commissioning 240-plus access card readers, 850-plus door contacts and sensors, and a CCTV network of over 700 cameras. All systems were integrated into a unified platform providing full event traceability, access control management, and perimeter intrusion detection across the entire site. Each building operates on a standalone basis in the event of network disruption, ensuring security continuity throughout the campus at all times.
The project was delivered in full compliance with the strict regulatory standards governing security infrastructure in forensic healthcare settings. The scale of the installation required a level of project coordination and technical execution that demonstrates Electro Automation's capability to deliver at the highest end of the integrated security market. The National Forensic Mental Health Hospital now operates with the security infrastructure required to support its critical public health mission.
A comprehensive, regulation-compliant integrated security platform across a new forensic hospital campus.
The National Forensic Mental Health Hospital operates with a fully integrated security platform across 10 buildings, encompassing over 1,800 individual security devices installed and commissioned to healthcare regulatory standards.
