Overview

Annual fire-damper testing and remedial works across multiple buildings at the Countess of Chester Hospitals — demanding careful planning and flexibility in a live healthcare setting.

Challenges

  • Undocumented dampers — none were marked on the hospital's paper drawings; we located them from flow plans, producing 100+ updated drawings scanned into an electronic asset system.
  • COVID-19 constraints — work planned around low-case periods, with team sizes flexed to the situation.
  • High failure rate & difficult access — significant remedials, with fast connectors fitted so ducts could be opened, tested and repaired.

Outcome

A complete, accurate electronic asset list, a markedly reduced fail rate, and compartmentation/fire-stopping advice beyond damper testing alone.

Their thorough approach and dedication to high-quality service have significantly improved our fire-damper compliance and asset management.