FIRE SAFETY
disconnected , potentially exacerbating the fire ’ s spread and obstructing residents ’ escape routes - a tragic mistake that cost lives .
If a golden thread of information had been available , these flaws could have been identified and corrected , enabling the fire doors to perform their critical safety function .
The golden thread isn ’ t another legal hoop for the industry to jump through . It is a fundamental change to ensure sectors work together , and ensure buildings are safe .
Implementing the golden thread
Technological advances now make it easier to maintain the golden thread of information . For example , fire doors can be fitted with BIM data pins that , when scanned , provide instant access to an online database with critical details like installation , inspections , and compliance . These fire-proof pins ensure that essential data remains accessible , even if the door is destroyed .
Despite this innovation , industry adoption remains limited . Full digitisation needs wider adoption by industry and the supply chain to keep fire safety data consistently updated and accessible throughout a building ’ s lifecycle .
However , digitisation alone isn ’ t enough . There is also a shortage of workers trained to understand the entire lifecycle of safety products like fire doors .
Fire Door Maintenance , part of UAP , is training the industry to bridge this knowledge gap . It ’ s the UK ’ s first practical fire door training centre , covering everything from regulation compliance to how and why components were chosen in product engineering and how products are ultimately installed for the end user .
By fostering a deeper understanding and ensuring seamless collaboration across the construction process , we can uphold the golden thread .
This commitment is not just about legal compliance - it ’ s about safeguarding lives and ensuring that tragedies like Grenfell never happen again .
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