Lewes Residence
Property manager requires residents to update their front doors
Securing Oakland Care Homes with 126 Fire Door Installations
Sector
Care
Customer requirements
126 brand new communal and bedroom fire doorsets
Service provided
Fire Door Installation
"The work has been delivered as promised, on schedule, and to the standard we needed for compliance. We take a proactive approach to continuous improvement across all our facilities, and Fireco have been a reliable partner in that work. I’d recommend them to any care provider facing similar fire safety compliance requirements."
Kevin Humphrys
CEO, Oakland Care Group
THE PROBLEM
Outdated fire door sets needed replacing
“As part of our ongoing facility upgrade programme, we identified that our existing fire door sets needed full replacement to meet current fire safety regulations,” explains Kevin Humphrys, CEO of Oakland Care. “In a care home environment, this isn’t something you can defer – and we needed a solution that would bring us into compliance without disrupting the day-to-day life of the home.”
“Everyone in the home was affected. Our residents live here – so any fire safety shortfall is a direct risk to them. Our staff need to know the building is safe so they can focus on delivering care. And from a governance perspective, our Directors and I have a duty to ensure we’re meeting all regulatory requirements.”
the solution
126 fire door sets were installed by Fireco
“We needed a supplier who understood the care sector and could deliver a compliant solution without unnecessary complexity,” continues Kevin. “Fireco came recommended, and when we spoke with them, it was clear they knew what they were doing. They understood the regulatory requirements and could work with us on a phased programme that minimised disruption to residents and staff.”
“It’s progressed as planned, communication has been clear, and they’ve been respectful of the fact that they’re working in a live care environment. That matters – you can’t have contractors treating a care home like a building site. Fireco understood that from the outset.”
Find out more about Fire Door Installation here
Fireco offers fully certified, primary-tested doorsets that combine the highest level of quality with the best certification. Door installation, if required, is carried out by our network of professionals, all with third-party BMTRADA accreditation.
We also offer a free measure-up and quote service.
