Fire Protection And Sprinkler Systems
Effective fire protection and precaution are essential in the social housing sector to ensure the safety of tenants and to protect the property from the devastating effects of fire. Social housing landlords have a duty of care to their residents and the installation of fire safety measures is a legal requirement. In the UK, the Grenfell Tower tragedy in 2017 highlighted the importance of robust fire safety measures in high rise buildings and led to a renewed focus on ensuring the safety of social housing residents.
Meeting regulations is a critical aspect of fire protection and safety in any housing development. It is essential to ensure that buildings meet the required safety standards and regulations to protect occupants from potential fire hazards. Failing to comply with regulations can result in significant consequences, including fines, legal liabilities and reputational damage. Compliance with the latest fire safety standards, such as the Building Regulations and the Fire Safety Act, is mandatory for all building owners and operators. Therefore, organisations need to have a compliant route to market for fire protection and precaution works to ensure they meet the necessary regulations and keep their tenants safe.
FATS No. 2018/S 145-331920
Awarded: 26/07/2018
DPS Lots
Lot 1: Fire Risk Assessments
The scope of the works under this category comprises of, but is not limited to, the following workstreams:
- On site technical visual inspection of internal location, to include (but not limited to): wall and ceiling coverings, fire doors and frames, internal doors and frames, window frames, exposed ductwork, zones/voids above tiled ceilings
- On site technical visual inspection of external location, to include (but not limited to) external fixed cladding
- On site technical visual inspection of the sprinkler system
- On site technical visual inspection of the fire alarm system
- Provision of detailed schedule of findings for all/part of the above, on a scheme by scheme / location by location basis
- To provide reporting for the Client ‘Inspection Register’ (or equivalent paper based or electronic register)
- To provide a detailed schedule of works for the Client ‘Fire Assessment Precaution Works Register’ (or equivalent paper based or electronic register).
The scope of the works under this category comprises of, but is not limited to, the following work streams:
- Action Remedial Works from Fire Risk Assessments to ensure the relevant Fire Precautions Act is complied with (as relevant at the time).
- Removal and enhancement of specification to materials such as (but not limited to): internal fire doors, installation of intumescent strips, fire retardant wall coverings, lighting, closures and correct signage.
- Record all removal and enhancement works on the client asset management system or equivalent fire safety log.
The scope of the works under this category comprises of, but is not limited to, the following work streams:
- Removal of existing system
- Design of new system to current recommended standards that is fit for purpose within the dwelling it is being located
- Installation of new system to current recommended standards.
The scope of the works under this category comprises of, but is not limited to, the following work streams:
- Removal of existing system
- Design of new system to current recommended standards that is fit for purpose within the dwelling it is being located
- Installation of new system to current recommended standards.
The scope of the works under this lot comprises of, but is not limited to, the following work streams:
Internal
- Testing of internal coatings to ensure fire retardant meets current regulations
- Testing of internal cladding to ensure fire retardant meets current regulations
- Removal of internal coatings
- Correct disposal of internal coatings
- Removal of internal cladding
- Correct disposal of internal cladding
- Provide written details of findings to support the client as required by the government.
External
- Testing of external cladding to ensure fire retardant meets current regulations
- Removal of external cladding
- Correct disposal of external cladding
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