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Helping a client save money by providing advice

NPG Fire Safety provided consultancy services to a client in Cumbria who owns a paper mill factory. We enabled the client to save significant time, effort, and money which was achieved by choosing a knowledgeable, accredited risk assessor.

Our client's insurance company made a requirement of them to install a sprinkler system to protect their assets. Quotes for the system exceeded £1 million, prompting the client to seek our expert advice for an alternative solution.

After conducting a thorough fire risk assessment, we determined that the sprinkler system was not required or justified for life safety. The factory was already…

Helping a Care Home to Achieve Excellent Evacuation Times

With care homes having such a high risk of life and a high duty of care, building owners should do everything they can to ensure residents are evacuated in the event of a fire.

We have been working closely with a local care home for several years.

During our routine fire extinguisher maintenance, we discovered that there was a need for a review of the home’s evacuation procedures. Consequently, they engaged us to deliver our bespoke, in-house-developed evacuation training course.

In care homes, compartments can contain up to 10 bedrooms, meaning up to 10 people may need evacuation to a…

How our Fire Warden Training Helps in Real Fires

As a responsible person, your legal duty is to ensure that your staff are appropriately trained.

Last year, we conducted a risk assessment on a large factory. One of the key recommendations of the assessment was that, due to the complexity and size of the building, the fire wardens needed comprehensive practical training.

Due to the client’s shift patterns, we conducted several out-of-hours training courses, which included practical training in the use of fire extinguishers.

Unfortunately, just a few weeks later, a fire occurred at the factory. The client informed us that, thanks to the training, they were able to…

Installation of a Wireless System in a heritage site

Graythwaite Hall Manor House is a prestigious heritage site comprising three buildings, each with unique architectural significance. As a historic property, the site required a fire detection system that balanced modern safety standards with minimal disruption to its fabric and aesthetics. The existing fire alarm was a Category L4 system, which provided limited coverage and did not meet the insurers requirements.

Challenges

1. System Upgrade and Redesign: The existing L4 system needed to be redesigned and replaced to meet an L2 standard, ensuring enhanced fire detection coverage, particularly in high-risk areas.
2. Heritage Considerations: Given the manor’s status as a heritage…

Fire Alarm System Upgrade at The Jerwood Centre

Overview

The Jerwood Centre is a museum and archive facility dedicated to housing and preserving historical artefacts. As a site of cultural significance, the building required a sensitive and intelligent approach to fire safety, particularly due to the presence of a linked gas suppression system. The existing fire alarm system was over 20 years old and no longer fit for purpose, posing both a compliance risk and a threat to the irreplaceable items stored within.

Challenges

1. Obsolete Fire Alarm System: The original system was outdated, with ageing devices and limited functionality, necessitating a complete upgrade.
2. Gas Suppression Integration: The…