Understanding BS 9999
What is BS 9999 and why use it? BS 9999: 2017 – Fire safety in the design, management, and use of buildings – Code of practice is a British Standard that provides recommendations for fire safety in building design, management, and use. It complements BS 9991:2015, which pertains to fire safety in the design, management, […]
What are the New Changes to BS 9991?
When was BS 9991 First Developed? Developed by the British Standards Institute (BSI), British Standard 9991 (Fire safety in the design, management, and use of residential buildings) was first published in 2011, and primarily developed to supplement BS9999 (Code of Practice for fire safety in Buildings’ design, management, and use). Following its initial release, BS […]
Smoke Venting System for Riverdale House
Specialist contractor FDS Contracting (FDS) has engineered and installed mechanical smoke ventilation and corridor environmental systems for Galliard Homes’ refurbishment of 137 luxury apartments located in the centre of Lewisham.
Smoke Venting System for Chelsea Island
FDS Group Provides Complete Fire Safety Solution for Ark Mechanical & Electrical Chelsea Island completes the regeneration of the Lots Road area and is the capital’s latest luxury waterside development. The 89 premium quality apartments part of the scheme are situated in SW10 and are contemporary interpretations of classic Chelsea, Kensington and Mayfair residences. Having […]
Golden Thread
You have probably heard the term ‘golden thread’ before. It is the idea that a feature is present in all parts of something, holding it together and giving it value. From a fire safety perspective, the golden thread refers to the sharing of information by all involved in a project, from the early conceptual stages […]
Plan of Work for Fire Safety
At FDS Contracting, we consider ourselves a pro-active solutions provider that is committed to providing safety through concise fire safety design and implementation. It’s this drive that has led us to adopt recommendations from the revised RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety. The RIBA Plan of Work for Fire Safety The RIBA (Royal Institute […]
Fire Safety System Maintenance – Involving the Experts
After a project’s initial build or refurbishment is over, the main deciding factor in a fire safety system’s ongoing effective operation is how well it is maintained, so it makes sense to have this carried out by experienced experts. Beyond merely being a ‘tick-box’ exercise, the maintenance and routine servicing of fire safety systems safeguards […]
