Fire Safety Compliance for Great Places Housing Group
Client: Great Places Housing Group
Service Provider: Holistic Fire Safety
Role: Fire Safety Consultant & Passive Fire Protection Specialist
Holistic Fire Safety was engaged by Great Places Housing Group to deliver comprehensive fire safety solutions, including fire door inspections, FRA remedials, fire stopping, full refurbishments, and reactive repairs across their housing stock in the North West, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire.
Key Deliverables
Fire Door Installations & Remediations:
Installed 300 new fire doors, including flat entrance, communal, kitchen, and ancillary doors.
Remediated and maintained 3,000 fire doors to enhance fire safety.
FRA Remedials & Fire Stopping:
Completed 400 FRA remedials, incorporating fire-rated loft hatches, meter overboxes, access panels, and extensive fire stopping.
Installed wayfinding signage, electronic hold-open devices, access controls, and suspended ceilings, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations.
Great Places Partnership
Holistic Fire Safety undertook 2,000+ FRA actions, with new tasks raised weekly. Key aspects of the partnership included:
Utilization of Great Places’ cloud-based portal for real-time updates.
High rate of ‘First Time Fix’ solutions.
Uploading completion evidence for compliance approval.
Conducting surveys and submitting quotations for substantial works.
Completion & Handover
Conducted site meetings to review completed works.
Resolved any outstanding issues within seven days.
Provided comprehensive Handover Packs to maintain Golden Thread Compliance.
Reporting & Compliance
Progress Tracking: Managed via Monday Software for efficient project oversight.
Compliance Monitoring: FRA actions recorded in Bolster Systems.
KPI & Milestone Reporting: Provided regular updates to ensure accountability.
Resident Engagement Tracking: Scheduled and tracked appointments, missed visits, and issue resolutions.
Regular Site Meetings: Conducted with the Contract Administrator, supported by detailed written reports.
Outcome & Impact
Enhanced fire safety compliance across Great Places Housing Group properties.
Efficient project delivery, ensuring minimal disruption to residents.
Improved safety standards, ensuring adherence to current fire regulations.
Strengthened long-term partnership, demonstrating a structured, proactive, and efficient approach to fire safety management.
Holistic Fire Safety remains committed to providing high-quality fire safety solutions, supporting Great Places Housing Group in their mission to maintain safe and compliant housing.