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Chesterfield Borough Council - Active Fire Prevention

Case study

Situation

Following a Fire Risk Assessment, Chesterfield was alerted to address issues with their emergency lighting as it required updates in some areas, and their was insufficient lights in other areas. Finding a contractor who could safely complete the FRA actions during COVID-19 was a significant challenge. 

Solution

Following the guidance of BS 5266 and complying with Approved Document B, Ventro were able to assist Chesterfield in bringing their buildings to compliance. Ventro worked with Chesterfield to devise a strategy to keep vulnerable and high-risk residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

An overview of the Active Fire Prevention services that were carried out, and how Ventro worked throughout the project from 2019-2020.

Procurement

A thorough and efficient procurement process through the Efficiency East Midlands framework enabled Chesterfield Borough Council to comply with OJEU regulations and Chesterfield's internal procurement process.

Compliance

Ventro and Chesterfield brought the emergency lighting to compliance by advising where installation and maintenance should occur to comply with Approved Document B and BS 5266.

Golden Thread

From the initial manufacturing process to the installation and maintenance of the emergency lighting, the assets' information was digitally gathered so Chesterfield could store it in the Golden Thread. 

Residents

Having a clear and coherent resident engagement strategy led to a decrease in complaints and allowed residents to feel safe in their homes by having emergency lighting where required.

 

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The Impact:

“Ventro’s experience within the sector, and the transparency in the way that every item identified is captured the whole way through the process, right to the final install photos referring back to the original identifying tag, gave us the peace of mind that everything identified had been addressed. Housing Asset Management Lead Chesterfield Borough Council”

Housing Asset Management Lead,
Chesterfield Borough Council

4153

Emergency Lighting and Standard Lighting fitted

75%

75% reduction in emissions directly attributed to light fixings

138

138 emergency escapes/access routes are now lit up.

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