Residential Case Study - Fire Safety Engineering Advice

Chelsea Bridge Wharf is an award-winning development of nearly 1,200 apartments set on the south bank of the Thames between Battersea Park and Battersea Power Station. It is built around a central award-winning piazza and water gardens, that also comprises, retail outlets, a 4 star hotel, restaurant and spa, as well as a large secure underground car park. The Challenge IFC were commissioned to support Berkeley Homes in a number of roles throughout the development of Chelsea Bridge Wharf. As a large and progressive development there were a number of challenges to ensure the buildings met regulatory requirements at each phase of the project. The Solution Through engaging with IFC at an early stage to assist the design teams, each key area of the Building Regulations was discussed and resolved from the outset. By working closely with the project and site managers we were able to give the client access to our team’s vast array of expertise – from intumescent seal product evaluations to site fire safety strategies – providing them with the assurances required to enable the project to proceed fluidly. The Outcome The key to this project was the close working relationship with our clients. Through positive and productive discussions, we were able to help the Berkeley avoid the over-engineering of services, and avoid unnecessary overprovision of systems through thorough assessment of the necessary fire protection installations and design. The IFC Group has recently become part of the Kiwa UK Group.