Discovery Fire Sprinklers (DFS) has successfully completed fire-protection works at the former Lorne Hotel in Glasgow, marking another significant step in the company’s growing portfolio within the Purpose-Built Student Accommodation sector. Delivered on behalf of client PARKLANE, the project forms part of the transformation of the historic building into modern student accommodation, where life-safety performance and regulatory compliance are critical from day one.
The scheme was designed and installed in full accordance with BS 9251:2021 and classified as a Category 4 system, reflecting the complexity and occupancy profile of the building. In total, DFS installed 630 sprinklers throughout the development, providing comprehensive coverage across bedrooms, communal spaces and shared facilities. The system is supported by full monitoring, ensuring continuous oversight and rapid response capability, reinforcing both resident safety and asset protection for the client.
Works at the former Lorne Hotel demonstrate DFS’s increasing depth of experience in PBSA environments, where projects demand careful coordination, tight programme management and a clear understanding of how students live within a building. From early design stages through to commissioning, the team worked closely with the wider project stakeholders to ensure the fire-sprinkler installation integrated seamlessly with the building’s new layout while meeting the latest standards and best practice.
As student accommodation continues to expand across the UK, DFS’s involvement in projects such as this underlines its capability to deliver large-scale, standards-led sprinkler installations in occupied-risk residential settings. The completion of the former Lorne Hotel project in Glasgow adds to a growing body of PBSA work for DFS and reinforces its reputation as a trusted partner for developers seeking robust, compliant and future-ready fire-protection solutions.
