CASE STUDY

We were asked by a major airport to assess the risk associated with a suite of electric coach stock catching fire leading to flame spread and impacting other vehicles.

We approached this project by developing a bespoke methodology to demonstrate to the client that we understood the uniqueness of this challenge. We undertook calculations to determine heat release rates from the batteries, and then undertook an optioneering study to investigate several options detailing their benefits and disbenefits.

The client took our recommendations into account and applied our proposed solutions.

CASE STUDY

West Reading is an existing train station, with our scope of work being the development of a new extension. The extension was proposed below the existing rail bridge being a standalone single storey building, including a ticket hall, kiosk/ server, ticket office and sanitary accommodation.

We were asked to develop the fire strategy working with the design team to capture and calculate merging flows determining the exit widths. As part of our works, we also advised on property protection provisions and potential impacts on the operating railway from a fire within the station. Our fire strategy report was accepted by NR.

CASE STUDY

The client, Network Rail were introducing three business industrial units each approximately 100m2 and needed a fire safety strategy.

We worked very closely with the design team, at Grip 5 Stage to support in the design of the shell and core units feeding back proposed changes modifications. We developed a fire strategy in line with BS9999 where we were able to demonstrate the risk profile of the site, and determined the fire detection system required, as well as any non-compliances from a travel distance perspective.