An escalator water suppression system by Kentec has been installed at London’s King’s Cross St. Pancras Underground station.

Kentec protects London's Underground

The installation makes up part of the latest phase of a £800m redevelopment of the station which includes 10 new escalators.

Kentec’s system has been designed to incorporate “the latest developments in linear detection cable”.  As part of the work, a Listec linear heat detection interface was integrated with an addressable control system.

A spokesman for Kentec said: “The system is designed to give a greater degree of control over the sprinkler system as it allows sprinkler activation to be more localised, whilst providing a fire safe environment and minimising service disruption from false alarms.”

Kentec’s control system has been installed in other London Underground stations including Moorgate, Bank, Embankment, Holborn, Bond Street, St Paul’s and Shepherd’s Bush.