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FIRE SCRUTINEER
FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY
FIRE SCRUTINEER
RIBA 5 CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENTS
Global provide a mixture of desktop analysis and site visits to ensure all design and build details are compliant , installed correctly , and of good workmanship . The Fire Scrutineer records and assesses all aspects of the fire safety of the project to replicate due diligence , and provide evidential , auditable records for the O & M manuals , in line with Regulations 7 and 38 .
DESIGN , CONSTRUCTION AND PRE-OCCUPATION
Global ’ s Fire Scrutineer role has developed following the Hackitt Working Group Review . We can provide expert knowledge and information on all areas of fire safety with your projects . The Fire Scrutineer is crucial as it provides reassurance , and prevents loss of life in the event of a fire once the building is occupied . Therefore , ensuring the occupants the best chance of survival if disaster strikes .
The Fire Scrutineer concentrates on the 3 gateways of a construction project :
STAGE ONE - DESIGN
Involves early engagement with architects and designers to review their specifications , fire strategies and procurements . This helps to prevent issues and conflicts in the construction stage .
STAGE TWO - CONSTRUCTION
During this stage of the Golden Thread , regular inspections of workmanships are undertaken to ensure the installations are completed in line with designers / architects details and installed as per manufacturers tested solutions .
STAGE THREE - PRE-OCCUPATION
Involves the review of all commissioning certificates . This ensures that everything is approved in time for pre-occupation fire risk assessment , along with all documentation required for regulations . This would then be handed over to the Responsible Persons after the building is complete .
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Fire Scrutineer

THE AWARD WINNING FIRE ENGINEERING SOLUTION
We are qualified , competent and insured
Design
Agree the Project Scrutiny Plan with the client to include the level of scrutiny at construction phase in line with the contractor ’ s construction pipeline plan .
At each gateway , Global provide a mixture of desk top analysis and site visits to ensure that all design and actual build details are compliant , installed correctly and of good workmanship .
The Fire Scrutineer records and assesses all aspects of the fire safety of the project to show due diligence and provide evidential , auditable records for the O & M manuals , in line with Regulation 7 & 38 .
Procurement
Attendance at Design Team Meetings as required ensuring the design development is challenged and aligned to the Fire Strategy .
Construction
Carry out site inspections at appropriate intervals and key items , to provide verification of the build compliance to the approved design and witness and record , with photographic , video and written evidence .
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