Project Overview
Firerite was appointed by Monmouthshire Housing to deliver a large-scale fire door replacement and installation programme across their residential housing stock.
The project covered a mix of properties including flats, individual homes, and assisted living schemes at multiple sites.
In total, 247 fire doors were replaced and installed in full compliance with current fire safety regulations.
Challenges
- Logistics & Deliveries: Coordinating large volumes of bespoke fire doors and frames across multiple sites with minimal disruption.
- Scheduling & Organisation: Managing installation across varied property types, ensuring operatives and materials were always in the right place.
- Resident Liaison: Working in occupied properties, including assisted living schemes, required sensitive communication and flexibility to meet resident needs.
- Compliance & Quality Assurance: Each installation demanded rigorous adherence to fire safety standards, thorough record-keeping, and quality control.
Delivery
To overcome these challenges, Firerite implemented a structured and collaborative programme:
- Phased programme of works: Door deliveries were aligned with installation schedules for maximum efficiency.
- Client coordination: Close collaboration with Monmouthshire Housing’s project team ensured priorities and resident requirements were met.
- Daily monitoring: Progress tracked daily to maintain programme milestones.
- Accredited installers: All works completed by trained and certified fire door specialists, guaranteeing compliance and consistent quality.
Outcomes
- 247 compliant fire doors installed across the housing portfolio.
- 6-month programme delivered on time, within the agreed schedule.
- Minimal resident disruption, achieved through structured scheduling and clear communication.
- Full compliance with statutory fire safety requirements.
- Positive client relationship, reinforced through collaborative working and professional delivery.
Summary
The successful delivery of Monmouthshire Housing’s fire door installation programme demonstrates Firerite’s capability in managing complex, multi-site housing projects.
Through careful planning, robust logistics, and effective resident liaison, Firerite ensured:
- Full compliance with fire safety standards
- Resident-focused delivery with minimal disruption
- On-time project completion across multiple property types
