The project presented several unique challenges that required bespoke solutions to ensure the accommodation block met strict fire safety standards:
1. Substation Area with Increased Fire Risk:
The client requested a 4-hour fire rating for the substation area, which housed high-voltage electrical units with an elevated risk of combustion. To meet this need, Riskfire Ltd developed a tailored solution in partnership with Promat/FSI, offering a 4-hour rated ceiling to ensure protection for both occupants and the building.
2. High-Risk Work in the Substation Area:
The substation presented a high risk of electrocution due to the presence of live electrical units. Riskfire managed this challenge through robust on-site risk assessments and by providing staff with enhanced PPE to safeguard against potential hazards.
Solution Provided
Riskfire Ltd deployed a comprehensive, tailored approach to meet the client’s fire safety needs:
1. Compartmentation Survey and Fire Stopping System Design:
On receiving the client’s instructions, Riskfire conducted a full compartmentation survey across all areas of the accommodation block, aligning with the client’s fire safety strategy. This survey identified all service penetrations requiring fire stopping, and a bespoke fire stopping system was designed for each penetration, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
2. Fire Stopping Installation:
Using FSI and Promat materials, Riskfire installed fire stopping systems to all identified penetrations. These systems included solutions for combustible cables, soil vent pipes, and riser cupboards, ensuring that fire safety standards were met in all parts of the building.
3. Technology and Project Management:
To streamline the process and ensure accurate documentation, Riskfire used its proprietary OneTrace recording software to track and manage all service penetrations and fire stopping installations. This technology allowed for precise record-keeping and real-time updates to the client.
Riskfire’s on-site project management ensured that the installation process ran smoothly and on schedule. Key milestones, such as the completion of penetrations on a floor-by-floor basis, were met, facilitating a phased handover of each area.
Results
1. Impact on Safety:
The fire stopping solutions implemented by Riskfire ensured that all service penetrations were fully sealed and compliant with fire safety regulations, thereby ensuring the safety of the building and its occupants in the event of a fire.
2. Performance Metrics:
The installation and materials used in the project met all relevant fire safety standards, ensuring that both the client and the end user were fully compliant with their obligations under the Fire Safety Order. The solution was designed to mitigate risks and enhance fire safety throughout the property.
3. Client Feedback:
"Thank you for all your efforts on site to date, your team has been a pleasure to work with from start to finish and has been extremely efficient throughout to ensure our program has been met."
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