Clear Safety specialises in providing the competent link between generalised Fire Safety findings from Fire Risk Assessment and Inspection regimes and contractor works. Too often, contractors receive general instructions to attend sites and complete remedial works too areas where there can be considerable interpretation involved, and often more works are completed than are needed.
This part of our service results in significant savings in contractor expenditure, directing remedial works at only the individual items that require works, whilst utilising our system and accreditations, to evidence that identified risks can be considered ‘resolved’.
In part 2 of our Fire Saving case study series, we explore a case of over-specificed compartmentation and subsequent cost savings.
Overview
An FRA highlighted insufficient fire compartmentation in a terrace of four 3-storey blocks of flats. Having received a quotation for the works, our client asked Clear Safety to undertake a site inspection/ratification of works and associated costs.
During our inspection, we ascertained that although we agreed that compartmentation works were required, we questioned the specification and amount of works required to achieve this.
We requested a joint visit with the named contractor and agreed on a specification for the provision of compartmentation in the communal loft space which also required several fire doors for access by contractors undertaking works, such as electrical, aerials, other associated block works, in the future.
We highlighted that the original specification and costs had added many more fire doors than was ultimately deemed necessary, and there were also inaccuracies with lengths and amounts of firestopping required due to the complexity of the work.
This intervention and our subsequent inspections and report ultimately saved our client 43K per block over 3 blocks, and an overall saving of nearly 130K. Most importantly, this was achieved while still ensuring full compliance with fire safety guidance in this ‘stay put’ block.
Intro:
Clear Safety challenged an over-specified fire compartmentation plan, delivering £130,000 in savings while maintaining full compliance.
Client Challenge
An FRA highlighted insufficient fire compartmentation across four blocks. The contractor’s quote included multiple unnecessary fire doors and excessive firestopping, driving costs up.
Our Approach
- Conducted a detailed inspection and reviewed the specification.
- Arranged a joint visit with the contractor to agree on a proportionate solution.
- Rationalised the design for compliance and future access needs.
The Result
- Original plan: Multiple unnecessary fire doors + excessive firestopping
- Revised plan: Proportionate works, fully compliant
- Savings: £43K per block across 3 blocks = £130K total
Key Stats
- 4 blocks assessed
- £130K saved overall
- Compliance maintained in ‘stay put’ blocks
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See other articles in the Fire Saving case study series:
- Fire Door Compliance Case Study: £138,000 Saved Through Expert Inspection
- Fire Team Support Case Study: £202,000 Saved Through Cost Control
