Case Study
Fortnum & Mason Fire Safety Feasibility Study, Means of Escape
May 31, 2011 12:00 amThe prestigious Fortnum & Mason department store in Piccadilly project consisted of refurbishment of retail space over six floors and five new restaurants. LWF undertook a feasibility study including fire safety provision, optimisation for means of escape and defined performance criteria for smoke control, fire alarm and fire suppression.
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Key Facts: Client: Fortnum & Mason Plc Description of the Project: The prestigious Fortnum & Mason department store in Piccadilly consists of refurbishment of retail space over six floors and five new restaurants. This project includes the insertion of a new four storey atrium with the intention to improve the visual links between floors and provide natural light from a new roof light and a grand helical staircase. The new insertions united the previously disparate trading floors and departments. LWF Involvement: LWF were appointed to prepare and undertake a feasibility study for the proposed department store. The key services provided include: • Site visit to assess the existing building features, fire safety provision and strategy; • Liaison with the architects to optimise the architectural layouts for means of escape and review the design team’s proposals and provide preliminary feedback and options; • Define performance criteria for smoke control, fire alarm, suppression and fire related systems; • Advice on fire separation issues; • Provide feasibility study and prepare a Fire Engineering Impact Report. |
For further information regarding this project or the services that LWF provide please contact: TEL: +44 (0)20 8668 8663 Email: p.gyer@lwf.co.u |
