PROFAB ACCESS
ONE BISHOPSGATE PLAZA
PROFAB ACCESS PROVES ITS WORTH AT HIGH-RISE RESIDENTIAL AND HOSPITALITY DEVELOPMENT
Situated in the centre of the City of London , One Bishopsgate Plaza is one of the first high-rise residential and hospitality developments to be built in the capital for a number of years .
The flagship 43-storey tower will house London ’ s first luxury 5 * Pan Pacific Hotel , which will comprise of 237 rooms , while 160 luxury one , two and three bed residential apartments will be located across levels 21 to 41 .
As part of the construction process , over 200 steel riser doors from Profab Access in a range of door leaf configurations and sizes from its 4000 Series , combined with over 300 bespoke ceiling panels from its 7000 Series , are currently being installed throughout the entire tower by BDL Dry Lining .
Specified due to their impressive seamless integration into masonry walls , shaft walls and drywall partitions , the riser doors provide discreet and secure access that won ’ t impact on the overall interior design scheme of the development , a main consideration for the public and private areas of the hotel .
The 4000 Series ’ third party CERTIFIRE bi-directional certification from Warrington Fire was also a leading factor for specification , as the riser doors are fire tested from both sides to two hours , providing the highest standard of evidence for fire safety performance .
All of the doors were supplied with comprehensive CERTIFIRE accreditation documentation as evidence of Profab Access ’ up to date fire testing , providing both the specifiers and contractors responsible for the development with absolute confidence in the performance of the critical fire integrity products . The 4000 Series is the only riser door in the UK to be independently bi-directionally fire tested and certified by an accredited third party , to ensure legal compliance .
The bespoke Profab Access 7000 Series Ceiling Access Panels have also been specified for installation throughout the hotel bedrooms and communal areas to provide concealed and maintenance free access to the ceiling shafts .
Due to the significant size of the ceiling access panels , which span up to 1100mm x 1800mm , Profab Access developed a bespoke additional safety system that featured a one side lift out and one side swing / push latch mechanism .
Tony Grayson , Project Manager at BDL Dry Lining , said : “ This is a standout development to be involved with and we knew from the very beginning that Profab Access would be our go to supplier for this project .
“ Over the last two years we have worked closely with Access 360 ’ s team of Specification Managers and Engineering experts to deliver and install the riser doors and ceiling access panels throughout the 41 storeys . The access solutions are extremely easy to install and offer the highest standards in performance , quality and compliance for unfaltering consistency across the entire site .”
The riser doors are also 35dB acoustic rated , smoke sealed and airtight to Part L . In the event of a fire , the doors will maintain their frame and integrity for up to two hours , limiting the spread of fire and transmission of radiant heat for this period of time . The doors ’ intumescent smoke seals also enables occupants to safely exit the building , whilst subsequently minimising potential damage to other areas of the construction .
For further information on Profab Access and its range of riser doors , access panels , and steel doors , call + 44 ( 0 ) 1827 719051 or visit www . profabaccess . com .
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