Building Consultancy: trusted services for building regulations and compliance

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1 Building Consultancy: trusted services for building regulations and compliance

2 Flint, Siberian Husky The Siberian Husky is a highly intelligent, medium-sized working dog breed that originated in eastern Siberia. They are recognisable by their double coat of thick fur, sickle tail, erect triangular ears and distinctive markings. Huskies tend to be very observant of the actions of people around them. Their coat effectively protects them against harsh Arctic winters, but also reflects heat in the summer. Huskies are an active, energetic, and resilient breed. Siberian Huskies were bred to pull heavy loads long distances through difficult conditions. Flint won best of breed at Crufts 2008! Access The reason for carrying out an Access audit is to help you improve disabled access and to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)... Page 3 Asbestos We offer a full range of Asbestos consultancy services, ranging from advice on corporate policy to undertaking Asbestos surveys... Page 4 Building Regulations We offer a tailored service to ensure that the requirements of the Building Regulations are met in line with your business needs... Page 5 Construction Design and Management (CDM) Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, we act in the role of CDM coordinator... Page 7 Energy We undertake a thorough inspection of a property and its various assets to collect relevant data for issuing the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC)... Page 7 Fire Safety We offer a comprehensive range of Fire Safety consultancy and training services to cater for the needs of all employers and organisations in a variety of industry sectors... Page 8 Health and Safety We offer both practical and achievable Health and Safety solutions to suit any organisation... Page 12 Listed Building Our professional consultants are passionate about ensuring that work carried out is with a sympathetic view for the history of the site... Page 12

3 Access The reason for carrying out an Access audit is to help you improve disabled access and to meet the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA). It is estimated that up to a quarter of the population either has a disability or is closely involved with a disabled person. Disabled people have a spending power of around 50 billion per year. Under the guidance of our professional consultants we can increase custom and turnover as well as help protect you from claims of disability discrimination. Employers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure employees are not put at a substantial disadvantage by employment arrangements or any physical feature of the workplace. Our Access audits place great emphasis on reasonable adjustment and if the cost of an alteration would be prohibitive to a business, our consultants will be able to suggest a way to comply with the legislation in a more cost effective way. The Access audit contains an examination of the business against pre-determined criteria to assess its ease of use by disabled people. The business premises, facilities and services will all be examined to ensure compliance with DDA legislation. A detailed written report and action plan is produced to remedy any non-compliance that may exist. Reasonable adjustments will be graded as urgent or non-urgent work required, non-urgent work may be scheduled to coincide with annual maintenance. We work to make your environment as safe and user friendly as possible whilst retaining your businesses identity and beliefs. From our experience employers may need to: Allocate elements of an employees work to someone else Transfer an employee to another post or another place of work Make adjustments to buildings Provide training or re-training if an employee cannot do their current job any longer Provide modified equipment Make instructions and manuals more accessible Provide a reader or interpreter 3

4 Asbestos We offer a full range of Asbestos consultancy services, ranging from advice on corporate policy to undertaking Asbestos surveys and assisting in the preparation of Asbestos management plans. These plans are a legal requirement under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations. Asbestos was commonly used in: floor tiles, pipe lagging, Artex, fuse boxes, rainwater pipes and central heating systems. Failure to comply with the Asbestos regulations may mean that a prohibition notice is placed on your buildings effectively closing down your workplace until it is confirmed as safe. The duty holder of a commercial property is also liable for prosecution under the Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations. Asbestos has a high resistance to heat and many chemicals; it was extremely popular in the 1960s to the mid 70s before the harmful properties were known. The danger arises when Asbestos is damaged through bumps and scrapes or destroyed by cutting, drilling or ripping. If properly controlled and maintained, there is no reason why materials containing Asbestos cannot remain in use for many years. When disturbed, Asbestos releases airborne fibres which can kill! Building Regulation We offer a tailored service to ensure that the requirements of the Building Regulations are met in line with your business needs. Our highly qualified team will ensure that your project is handled in a professional manner, within your budget and timeframe. They have a wide range of experience in examining plans, performing inspections and helping you achieve the final certificate. Our bespoke Building Regulation consultancy delivers as much assistance as required from offering specialist advice to complete project management, ensuring a high quality service throughout this process. We have a wealth of knowledge in the following areas: Engineering Structural surveys Cost analysis Expert witness Building defects Party wall legislation Planning appeals Architectural design 4 5

5 Construction Design and Management (CDM) Under the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007, we act in the role of CDM co-ordinator. This includes overseeing the Health and Safety aspects of design, auditing the management arrangements in place, preparing pre-construction information and liaising with the Health & Safety Executive. We can undertake projects ranging from demolition, refurbishment, alteration and new build. The CDM co-ordinator will ensure that you co-operate and co-ordinate effectively with other duty holders involved in the project giving reassurance that everyone is complying with their duties under the regulations. During a project you must also make reasonable management arrangements (this may be by employing someone with the necessary expertise if you lack the specialist knowledge required) so that work can be carried out safely and without risk to health. You also have a duty to disseminate the necessary information that may be needed by contractors, designers or others in order to comply with the legislation. Energy We undertake a thorough inspection of a property and its various assets to collect relevant data for issuing the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC). Our easy to understand reports are based on standard occupancy patterns enabling comparisons to be made between one property and another. A comprehensive report is produced which includes an Energy Efficiency Rating, similar to that found on domestic appliances, measuring the overall efficiency of a home on an A to G scale. The report also indicates the potential rating should low cost measures be undertaken. The Energy performance related features are also assessed good, average or poor and provide recommendations as to what measures can be undertaken to improve the property s performance and ideas of the approximate cost. We combine traditional and professional practices with modern technology and systems which enable us to provide a customer focused service with fast, reliable and appropriate solutions. 7

6 Fire Safety We offer a comprehensive range of Fire Safety consultancy and training services to cater for the needs of all employers and organisations in a variety of industry sectors. We have training courses that are approved by the IFE (Institution of Fire Engineers), with CPD (Continued Professional Development) points available. Specialising in offering unbiased, professional advice in all aspects of fire prevention and fire protection, our team of Fire Safety consultants have an average of over 30 years experience. They are qualified to deal in all areas of Fire Safety in a range of industries and are all high-ranking members of the Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) and Institute of Fire Safety Managers (IFSM). Fire Risk Assessments Our Fire Risk Assessment process starts with an interview with the responsible and/or competent person for your site. This is designed to ascertain the level of management procedures with regard to Fire Safety and to understand your premises work practices. Our fully insured risk assessor will then conduct an inspection of your site and the areas in the immediate vicinity. This will involve taking detailed information from members of staff, record requesting and taking photographic evidence if necessary. The produced report will be documented in three stages: review, implementation and action plan. Other Consultancy Fire Safety Advice Fire Engineering Solutions Legal Notices from the Fire Services Liaising with Local Authorities Arson Prevention Fire Investigation Expert Witnesses Fire Risk Assessment Course To provide awareness, appreciation and practical application of Fire Risk Assessments, carried out as part of existing and future legislation on Fire Safety in the workplace. This is a 2 day course and is approved by the Institution of Fire Engineers. 8 9

7 Fire Safety Awareness Course To ensure all employees are fire aware and understand their duties and responsibilities in the event of a fire occurring by reacting according to the fire plan and routine including evacuation procedures. This course can be completed in 2 hours and is approved by the Institution of Fire Engineers. Fire Warden/Marshal Course To ensure personnel who have been designated as Fire Wardens in the workplace are aware of their extended responsibilities and duties in the event of fire, raising awareness of the risk assessment process and how to assist the responsible person. Fire Trainers Course To provide the nominated person with sufficient knowledge to deliver competent Fire Safety Awareness training to staff, it also covers the legislative framework behind the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order. Fire Management Course A course designed for the nominated competent person(s) to be able to interpret and implement the findings of the Fire Risk Assessment. The delegates will be taught the various skills needed to keep the fire precautions within your workplace effective and be able to monitor their suitability. E-learning Fire Safety Awareness Course Developed specifically for the care sector this course is designed for care staff, to ensure they are fire aware and understand their duties and responsibilities in the event of a fire occurring. The advantages of e-learning are its flexibility and cost efficiency, in some cases reducing training costs by up to 70%. Bespoke Courses available Our co-ordinators are able to tailor a course to suit your organisation s specific needs, please contact us to discuss your requirements

8 Health and Safety We offer both practical and achievable Health and Safety solutions to suit any organisation. Providing safety expertise, guidance and professional resources, we work in partnership to ensure that you benefit fully from our team of highly qualified consultants. When our audit is complete it highlights easy to follow recommendations. Our consultants have experience in dealing with the numerous pieces of legislation surrounding Health and Safety and we always work to meet the requirements of this legislation so that it doesn t restrict your business activity. This is why our audits are a bespoke service to ensure the precautions put in place will be acted upon. We feel that each risk should not be solved by spending money on precautions. Awareness and training is the key to ensuring that Health and Safety policy is both practical and achievable. We have successfully applied our skills to reduce risks across all sectors ranging from power stations to small offices. With ever evolving legislation it is vital that your Health and Safety policy is completed by a consultant who has extensive knowledge of risks. Listed Building Our professional consultants are passionate about ensuring that work carried out is with a sympathetic view for the history of the site. Our highly experienced team can assist owners and occupiers of Listed Buildings or dwellings in conservation areas by supporting you through the process of repairing, updating or extending your property. We specialise in using modern techniques which blend with the existing architecture and its surroundings. 12

9 We provide specialist building consultancy across all sectors of the property industry, employing specialists to ensure the highest standard of service. We draw upon our team s experience to combine specialist building consultancy skills with commercial awareness and an understanding of our clients business. Fireco Limited Head Office Preece House Davigdor Road BRIGHTON BN3 1RE Tel (local rate) Tel +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) services@firecoltd.com