Southampton City Council
FIRE DOOR REPLACEMENT PROGRAMME
Project Details
5 Years
£33M DURATION
10,000 FIRE DOORS INSTALLED
CLC won, through competitive tender, a Fire Door Replacement programme contract for Southampton City Council. Properties include 19 high rise blocks of flats, as well as medium and low rise (five storeys or fewer) plus some sheltered accommodation (generally two storeys). The majority of these buildings are post war/ 60s’ built.
Associated Fire Stopping Works included cable clipping, sprinkler installation and fire alarm replacement. Additional works included compartmentation, installation of signage and emergency lighting as well as replacement of communal doors with Fire Safe doorsets. In total, CLC replaced 10,000+ doors. This contract has also created 40 jobs for local people.
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Southampton City Council are delighted with the positive and proactive manner in which CLC has worked to deliver this challenging project, working with all stakeholders, and ensuring minimum disruption to our residents
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Phasing the Works
CLC conducted the works in order, based on risk assessment: starting on the high rise blocks, moving onto sheltered schemes and enclosed communal areas, and then properties with open walk ways. By phasing out the works across the sites in this manner, CLC minimised disruption to residents.
Aids and Adaptations
In sheltered accommodation where residents may have mobility issues, CLC worked with the door supplier to design innovative bespoke solutions which included using door closers that activate in the event of a fire, and push-button-activated doors for wheelchair users.
Above and Beyond
CLC worked closely with Hampshire Fire and Rescue Service and deployed a Waking Watch Service at some sites before works commenced to ensure the safety of the residents.
Specifications
Fire door & fire door set replacement
Cable clipping
Sprinkler installation
Fire alarm replacement
Compartmentation work
Signage
Emergency lighting
Associated building & redecoration works
Aids and adaptations
SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Resident Care and Support
98% of the properties were fully occupied whilst works were conducted. So great care was taken to keep the residents fully informed before and during the works to minimise disruption to their lives.
CLC hosted resident meetings to showed videos and share presentations of what the works would entail and achieve. Coffee mornings /evenings, and hand-delivered letters to each flat kept the information flowing. Site Supervisors booked personal appointments to replace FEDs and to enter each flat for installation of sprinklers and compartmentation works.
CLC also provides a follow up service to ensure doorsets are maintained and sprinklers are in working order.
Client Benefits
Safer Homes
c 24,000 residents have improved fire protection in their homes.
Supports Client’s Goals
Achieving compliance with fire safety regulations and becoming a leader in fire safety.
Client Relationship
As a locally-based contractor, CLC has a strong 15-year relationship with Southampton City Council.
Amongst many previous contracts, CLC conducted a 7-year balcony replacement programme for SCC making their properties safe for residents.
As well as aiming to be a leader in Fire Safety, SCC prioritises employing a local contractor and providing employment to local people including apprentices. CLC is able to support them in both these goals.
Resident Satisfaction
Enhanced the appearance of resident’s homes.
Local Economy
Employing local contractors and local people.
