Fire Safety Works to University Residential Buildings

In this project, P A Hollingworth was tasked with enhancing the fire safety measures to various residential properties located throughout the campus. The project is focused on the installation of Q-Mark certified fire doors and comprehensive fire stopping solutions to ensure compliance with fire safety regulations, increase safety for the university students, and minimise the potential spread of fire and smoke throughout the buildings.

Key objectives for the project include:
– Ensure full compliance with current fire safety standards. The upgrades to the properties are recommendations from the Fire Risk assessments undertaken on the buildings. Our company is fully trained and certified in the installation of Fire Doors and Fire stopping works under the Q-Mark BM Trada certification scheme.
– Increase the building’s overall fire protection by installing certified fire doors and applying fire-stopping techniques to seal penetrations and gaps in fire-rated walls.
– Improve the safety of residents/students by preventing fire spread, especially in communal areas, hallways, and service rooms.
– Complete the project efficiently with minimal disruption to daily operations and maintain full occupancy within the building whilst the work is undertaken.

The project presents several unique challenges, including:
– Existing Building Layout: The building had a complex layout with a mix of older construction and modern additions. Ensuring that the fire doors and fire-stopping methods integrated smoothly with the existing infrastructure was essential.
– Time Constraints: Due to the need to maintain operational spaces, we were required to complete installations without significant disruptions to residents or the overall functionality of the building.
– High Standards of Compliance: The fire doors and fire-stopping materials needed to meet specific fire resistance ratings and be compliant with local fire safety codes, ensuring the protection of all building users.