University of Exeter
Fire Compartmentation Surveys
Challenge
The University of Exeter required fire compartmentation surveys conducting over three of their buildings: Harrison, Physics, and Geoffrey Pope. These buildings, housing vital academic and research spaces, required an in-depth assessment of fire doors, compartmentation, and existing fire stopping works. Sircle were appointed to evaluate existing fire stopping measures, identify any compartmentation breaches, and inspect fire doors for compliance, recommending any necessary remedial work. Covering over 22,930m , including laboratories and sterile areas, the project required meticulous planning and execution to ensure all areas were accessed and sufficient surveys could be completed.
Solution
The survey data we provided to the University of Exeter gave them a comprehensive overview of fire safety across the Harrison, Physics, and Geoffrey Pope buildings, with the surveys being completed methodically and within the original estimate programme timeframes.
By avoiding invasive procedures, the survey was efficient, cost-effective, and non-disruptive, effectively addressing the university’s fire safety needs as per the project brief.
Outcome
The client now possesses the accurate CAD and fire compartmentation drawings essential for maintaining their buildings and ensuring long-term compliance. In addition, the detailed data we provided from the MEP Surveys empowers the client to efficiently manage their assets to SFG20 standards, ensuring optimal performance across their portfolio of complex sites.
Our fire safety team’s data collection has given the client invaluable insights into each building’s fire and smoke containment capabilities, strengthening their overall safety strategy and reducing potential risks.
As a next step, we’re assisting the client in selecting a suitable CAFM system to streamline their maintenance and compliance management.
