FIRE SAFETY & SECURITY
INDEPENDENT FIRE SCRUTINEER
PROVIDING SPECIALIST AWARD WINNING FIRE SCRUTINEER KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION ON ALL AREAS OF FIRE SAFETY WITH YOUR PROPERTIES , ENSURING QUALITY
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 .
In line with the proposed Independent Construction Assessor ( ICA ) framework , Global ’ s Fire Scrutineer role developed from the Building a Safer Future Report . This highlighted the need for specialists , such as fire engineers , fire scrutineers and auditors to complete inspections and provide support through the Golden Thread .
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 and fire strategies . 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 / architect ’ s 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 .
“ Global Technical Services ( GTS ) are industry leaders in providing the complete approach to fire safety .
Golden Thread
Global can provide specialist knowledge and support on all areas of fire safety with your properties . The Golden Thread has been set out to ensure that each duty holder is managing the build correctly in order to move onto the next stage . Global offer support and guidance throughout these stages , giving the client peace of mind that the appropriate steps are in place for full compliance .
About Global Technical Services
Fire safety is our whole business . Global Technical Services ( GTS ) are industry leaders in providing the complete approach to fire safety . Specialising in providing passive fire protection and fire engineering solutions from project conception , through construction to remedial works . Holding a varying degree of experience across a range of industries and building types , including construction , hospitality , housing , education and commercial . Get in touch for a quote or a schedule a call to see how we can meet your fire safety needs .
0115 721 2930 info @ globaltechnicalservices . co . uk www . globaltechnicalservices . co . uk
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