Warwick and Brindley Estate Fire Door Replacement (Project Y142N)

Element

Work Required

Condition Survey

Blocks: All

Pre-existing information regarding the condition of the building has been provided in the Initial Pre-Construction Information (IPCI) in Appendix 1.

The Principal Designer (PD) where appointed (or Principal Contractor where no PD duty holder is in place) is to inform the Client, where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the Pre-Construction Information (PCI) and inform the design process.

The Principal Contractor (PC) is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions.

The PC is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with Westminster City Council (WCC) client representative and upon conclusion of the works the PC is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to WCC in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage.

Access Required

Blocks: All

The Service Provider will need to acquaint themselves with the access arrangements available and provide block-specific proposals to facilitate the works necessary. It is anticipated that these proposals will be optimised to provide the best value-for-money project-wide access proposals.

Access will also be required into the residents’ properties to undertake the works elements described.

All access proposals are to be identified and fully costed by the Service Provider within their PEP. Should there be any reason that specific access arrangements cannot be fully evaluated and costed for then the Service Provider should identify these together with a defined Provisional allowance within their PEP for each specific item/ area.

Fire Door Works to communal, front entrance doors and secondary means of escape doors

Blocks: All

The service provider is to carry out fire doorset works to all tenant front entrance doors (lessee opt-in), communal doors and secondary means of escape doors (lessee opt-in) as set out in the fire door schedule of works located within Appendix 8.

All fire doorsets installations are to be undertaken by an accredited third-party installation company of an appropriate ‘industry-recognised’ body in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction, industry recognised best practice and BS 8214:2016. Gaps between the frame and aperture should be adequately sealed as per the primary test data, BS 8214:2016 or the manufacturer’s instructions.  A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of the installation process to each property

Note - All replacement doorsets to be replaced with purpose made, pre-assembled FD30s or, if specified, FD60s rated doorsets, independently tested and approved by third-party certification to BS 476:1987 parts 22 and 31.1 and/or BS EN 1634-1. when tested to both sides. Doors shall also achieve Secure by Design accreditation, PAS 24.

Vision panels are to be included into all replacement secondary means of escape doorsets which lead to the communal escape route.

It is expected that doors and doorsets will comply fully with the WCC Fire Door Performance Specification contained in Appendix 8.

All fire doorsets and doors shall have FSC chain of custody or PERF COC certification.

Note: Globally assessed door assemblies are not acceptable.

Fire Alarm System

Blocks: All

Within each dwelling extend existing in flat LD2 fire alarm system.

Install LD2 fire alarm system to include lounge, kitchen, hallway, landing (if applicable) and all bedrooms in line with BS5839-6 Clauses 4,8 and 9 taking note of Annex A, in particular Annex A.3.

The new system within each property is to be interlinked wirelessly.

The system should be fitted to provide an adequate safe egress time in line with CIBSE Guide E (3^rd Edition) Fire Safety Engineering Guide.

Note: There are 26 properties in Polesworth House and 38 properties in Oversley House which are owned by Network Homes. Discussion will be required with Network Homes to ensure they are in agreement for works to be carried out to their properties.

Secondary Means of Escape

Block: All

Service provider to review secondary means of escape inspection report in Appendix 2 and carry out survey to all SMEs in conjunction with WCC to schedule and agree scope of works required. Installation of new handrails and replacement of stair treads is extent of works anticipated.

Automatic Opening Vent (AOV)

Blocks: All

Automatic opening ventilation control systems are to be installed to the new cross corridor door to bin chute rooms on 1^st and 20^th floor to all blocks. This system will form part of the new smoke control system. AOV system to be installed in accordance with EN:12101.

Service Provider to include for all wiring, landlords power, main panel (if required), commissioning and BWIC.

Asbestos Management

Blocks: All

Comply with all statutory and regulatory requirements with respect to Asbestos.

Existing Asbestos registers have been provided as part of the Client Brief package of information where they exist. The Service Providers Project Execution Plan needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for assessing the information available and then for completing all necessary surveys/ works to identify and manage/ remove Asbestos hazards associated with The Works. Service Provider to note asbestos detected in entrance door boarded fanlights.

Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances

Blocks: All

In addition to Asbestos management (as noted above), there may be other potentially hazardous circumstances that the Service Provider will need to address. Other hazards that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:

• Lead Paint

• Dust
• Ventilation of Solvents and Fumes
• Noise
• Other Hazardous Substances

Undertake all surveys as necessary with approval from WCC to establish the existence of all potentially hazardous materials, substances and/ or environmental conditions. Procure and execute all works necessary to clear away any such hazards to the extent necessary in order to facilitate future surveys and execution of The Works. Provide recommendations for any additional measures that may be deemed necessary to prevent re-contamination.

H&S File and O&M Manual

Blocks: All

Provide Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for all systems associated with The Works, to include (but not limited to);

• As-built drawings, specifications etc. Manufacturers details and warranties (as applicable)
• All details as noted above relating to Building Regulation 38

Asset Tagging

Blocks: All

Appoint an asset tagging company (Stics AMS or approved equivalent) to carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works.

All main plant and equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their PEP. The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by WCC.