Fire detection and security system provider Xtralis is to install a smoke detection system in the Dome of the Rock Mosque in Jerusalem.
The oldest surviving Islamic landmark in the work will be fitted with Xtralis’ VESDA Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system, deployed in conjunction with Xtralis partner Orientals Engineering based in Jordan.
“The Dome of the Rock has stood the test of time for centuries and it would be unthinkable to lose such a valuable piece of Muslim history to fire and smoke damage,” said Mustafa Hamdan, general manager at Orientals. “The Xtralis VESDA solution can be unobtrusively deployed in the most sensitive and sacred areas and can reliably detect the presence of smoke well in advance of a fire, making it the only choice to protect this revered Muslim holy site.”
The ASD system uses laser technology to detect traces of smoke from the earliest stages of a fire, alerting authorities to an incident before blaze can begin.
“We are honoured that our VESDA solution has been selected to protect a building with such historical, religious and architectural significance as Dome of the Rock,” said Samir Samhouri, president and CEO of Xtralis.
VESDA ASD is the only early warning fire detection solution designed for use in environments with a zero tolerance for fire, such as historic buildings and landmarks, museums and critical infrastructure facilities. VESDA has also been used at other historical sites such as Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace and the National Gallery in London, thanks to its ability to detect traces of smoke even in highly dilute and open environments.
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