Focused on refurbishment and retrofitting, the team addressed residential building complexes, including areas designated for staff offices and medical care.
Socotec Fire Engineering offered outline fire safety mark-ups, preparing Fire Safety Strategy reports, and providing construction assistance. Their involvement proved crucial in implementing effective fire safety measures throughout the custodial premises.
The primary project objective was to enhance life safety, particularly focusing on fire safety within the premises. The team conducted an assessment of existing fire safety systems, including compartmentation, fire doors, fire alarm systems, and first aid firefighting systems. Adapting to the security requirements of the site, certain assumptions were made to meet both life safety and operational needs.
The building design adhered to specified guidelines, considering typical construction features in custodial premises in England. Balancing security and fire safety measures, especially considering arson risks, was essential within the constraints of existing buildings.