Current status
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Initial planning
Deciding the scope of works.
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Project Design and Approvals
Finalising the project specification, budget and programme.
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Completion
Once the works are complete and approved by Westminster City Council, we will write to confirm the project is moving into the 12 month defects period.
Project details
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| Work Element | Description of WorksPre-existing information regarding the condition of the building and associated ancillary areas has been provided in the IPCI in Appendix 1.The PD where appointed (or PC where no PD duty holder is in place) is to inform the Client, where additional survey or inspections are required to develop the PCI and inform the design process.The PC is required to complete a pre-commencement condition survey within all areas likely to be affected by the works, which shall contain written and photographic evidence of the existing conditions. The PC is to identify any areas of concern that may result in additional works being necessary, together with proposed remedial recommendations, within the scope of works. The condition survey is to be agreed with WCC/WCCs Client Representative and upon conclusion of the works the PC is to ensure the condition of any areas affected by the works are handed over to WCC/WCC in no worse a condition than at pre-commencement stage. |
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| Access required | The PC is to ensure that all work at height activities is risk assessed and that the proposed method of access to facilitate the works is detailed in the CPP and fully costed in the PEP.Should there be any reason that specific access arrangements cannot be fully evaluated and costed for then the Service Provider should identify these together with a defined Provisional allowance within their PEP for each specific item/ area.Access will also be required into the residents’ properties to undertake a number of the works elements described. |
| Electrical Lighting | Survey / review existing lighting systems and, where necessary, replace existing/ install new systems to comply with current regulatory requirements and CIBSE recommended levels (minimum illumination of 200lux in all plant room spaces required).The Lighting installation is to include emergency lighting provisions in accordance with BS 5266 Emergency Lighting requirements.Provide Electrical Installation Certificate (EIC) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.New LED Lights to be installed in the lift motor room and roof plant room. All fittings to be IP rated to IPX4 minimum. |
| Electrical Power | Survey/ review existing electrical power supply installations associated with The Works and where necessary replace existing/ install new systems in compliance with current regulatory requirements.Small Power (240V) provision (minimum 1no double switched socket outlet) is to be provided in reasonably ‘close proximity’, and ideally ‘within’, all plant room spaces for future maintenance and essential repair operations.Provide a complete system of earthing and supplementary bonding installation to all items associated with The Works to meet the current edition of the IEE wiring regulations.Provide Electrical Installation Condition Report (EIC) and all appropriate certification associated with The Works undertaken.Replace existing containment systems for both power and lighting wiring.Provide supplementary earth bonding to external metallic containment. |
| Electrical Intake Cupboards | Renew main electrical intake cupboard on the ground floor:The proposed works should include the addition of a new bus-bar chamber and 2 main switches for Landlord’s and tenant’s supplies, addition of a new current transformer chamber with a new Landlord’s electricity meter, replacement of existing Landlord’s switchboard, provision of a new Landlord’s main supply cable and removal of existing connection enclosure. Landlord’s and tenant’s MICC riser cabling may be retained subject to testing and validation. New sprinkler pump supply cable originating on an MCCB in the new Landlord’s switchboard shall be installed; it shall be terminated on a new isolator in the plant room in the vicinity of proposed pumps.The feasibility report in Appendix 2 shows the schematic drawing for the proposed installation.Upgrade Riser electrical intake cupboards x 3:Replace distribution boards in the risers but retain existing cabling within the risers.The service provider should ensure that all installations meet the current British standards, regulations and all relevant legislation. |
| Fire Alarm System and Panel | The contractor shall investigate and validate that the existing fire alarm system can be used and interconnected to the new sprinkler control panel/system. If required, the existing system shall be updated/adapted to interact with the new sprinkler control system and in line with the latest regulations and guidance. A provisional sum has been allowed or within the budget in case the existing panel is not suitable, and the item recorded on the risk register. |
| Fire Strategy | Service Provider to procure the services of an accredited fire risk assessor or fire engineer to produce a retrospective fire strategy for Devonshire House. The document should include but not limited to:• Means of warning• Means of escape• Internal fire spread/passive fire protection• External fire spread• Fire safety management of the buildingService Provider to liaise with WCC Fire Safety Team at Project Execution Plan (PEP) stage to detail requirements. |
| Sprinkler System | The service provider shall design, supply, and install aretrofitted sprinkler system in accordance with British Standard (BS) S9251:2014, BS8458 and BSEN 12845.The sprinklers should be installed in the flats, communal spaces, and corridors.The service provider should consider using the sidewall sprinkler heads in the flats and communal areas. Also,create risers on each floor as highlighted in the report within Appendix 2The Service Provider should ensure the installation shall be undertaken by an installation contractor specialising in the fire prevention industry and can demonstrate their competence in delivering Fire Protection Sprinkler Systems to the appropriate British Standard through a third-party certifications scheme, such as the BRE/LPCB, Exova Warrington Certification Ltd, International Fire Consultants etc.All materials and equipment shall be listed in the LPC Red Book Live (www.redbooklive.com). |
| Pipework & Boxing | The new pipework should be installed at high level within the flats and communal areas and concealed within the existing boxing or new boxing.Pipework within any service risers or plantrooms is not required to be boxed in or concealed. |
| Pumps | To accommodate the new automatic sprinkler system, the service provider should consider converting the existing cold water down service to a boosted mains water supply. The new pumps will require an independent power supply installed to minimise the risk of electrical supply failure by having a separately fused connection. The service provider should ensure the Installation of thenew booster pumps complies with BS9251:2014 and the latest regulations and guidance. |
| Water Tanks | Replace existing cold water storage tanks with new. To include complete removal of all redundant equipment and pipework. All regulatory standards to be adhered too with any testing to carried out before and after installation. All relevant certification to be provided within the O&M files.The Service Provider is to ensure that there will be minimum down time and that residents will have cold water down service at all times. The Project Execution Plan needs to provide a detailed strategy for ensuring this requirement is adhered to.The contractor to review the size of each tank and reduce where possible the risk of stagnation etc. |
| Pipework, valves & Fittings associated with the tank works | Supply, install and connect all associated pipework, valves, fittings and overflow/ warning devices associated with water tank replacement.Provide valve charts and labelling associated with the works. |
| Water Treatment | Water treatment, cleansing, power flushing and re-treatment of pipework systems throughout the whole system in accordance with CIBSE and BSRIA publications. |
| Thermal Insulation | Install new thermal insulation to all new water tanks and associated pipework, valves and fittings.Ensure all pipework is labelled with direction flow arrows. |
| Builders Work in Connection with the M&E Installations | Carry out all builders work in connection with The Works including subsequent making good of all disturbed finishes to a standard acceptable by WCC. Provide recommendations for any builders-work style items felt necessary (such as any minor building-fabric style repairs or decorative items associated with The Works areas), submit for review and further instruction by WCC – a Provisional Sum in relation to any such works should be included at PEP stage. |
| Maintaining the Existing Building Services | Maintain the building services systems during the duration of the contract. Where services may not be functioning or operational for a period of time prior notice and resident notification shall take place. Service provider is to maintain the system fully (PPMs checks and remedials) under this scheme budget during the Defects Liability Period (DLP) and not via the term contracts PPM inclusive regime. It is essential that all newly installed or worked on services under this scheme are maintained through the scheme and the DLP. |
| Fire Safety Works | Identify all works deemed necessary and associated with the works to ensure all fire safety requirements are met.Report findings with respect to recommendations to WCC for any additional work that may be deemed appropriate with regard to fire protection matters for consideration and further direction/instruction.Ensure the works are fully compliant with all current regulatory requirements.All passive fire protection must be undertaken by a Competent Person. The term competent person shall mean a person or business who has demonstrated to a Third Party that they have the expertise, skills and commitment in the identification and installation of passive fire protection and fire door installation. The term Third Party shall mean a Certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).All fire safety materials shall be Third Party certificated fire stopping products where Third Party shall mean a Certification body accredited by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). All products used shall be delivered with the relevant certification for inspection.A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of pre and post condition as part of the ‘Condition Survey’ element of works. Upon completion of the works Regulation 38 shall be complied with and this is a requirement under the Building Regulations for England and Wales to provide fire safety information to the 'responsible person' at the completion of a project, or where the building or extension is first occupied.Note – All fire safety works are to be undertaken by an accredited third party of an appropriate ‘industry recognised’ body. A full report should be provided on completion of the works, to include photos of pre and post condition as part of the ‘Condition Survey’ element of works. |
| Asbestos Management | Live asbestos information can be found on the Westminster City Council asbestos portal, Shine. The PD/PC is required to inform the client regarding the need to instruct any further R&D surveys as the design develops and the areas where intrusive works will be required are confirmed. The R&D survey will be instructed by the client through the asbestos management system and provided to the PD/PC as part of the PCI, to allow the CPP to be developed. The Service Providers Project Execution Plan needs to identify any further works, with estimated costs, for completing removal or encapsulation of ACMs to enable The Works. The SP is to ensure that any subcontractor undertaking asbestos removal works as part of The Works, fulfils the client’s requirements outlined in the WCC process and procedure documents and are deemed competent to undertake the required works.NB the roof void at Devonshire House is contaminated and access is strictly controlled via a PTW system. |
| Other Potentially Hazardous Circumstances | Where held the Client has provided relevant information regarding the existing structure(s) and materials in the IPCI.The PD/PC is to inform the client if during the design stage, it becomes evident that there is the potential for other deleterious materials or hazards to be present and further inspection or testing is required.Other materials that may be present or that need considering include but are not limited to:• Lead Paint• HAC• Horse hair plaster• Clay pot floors• Calcium silicate brickwork• RAAC planks• Tesserae• VermiculiteOther hazards that may be present:• Fragile roof materials• Unprotected roof lights• Unprotected flat roofs• Unprotected fall risks (shafts/ sumps)• Confined spaces• Insufficient safe access provision to plant and equipment• Noise protection zones• Open water |
| H&S File & O&M Manual | Create/provide a new Health and Safety File and Operating & Maintenance manuals for the building and also for all systems associated with The Works. The file shall be in accordance with and as detailed within the Term Partnering Contract. This is to include but is not limited to;• A detailed future Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programme/ regime associated with The Works;• As-built drawings, specifications, schematics, schedules etc.• Manufacturers details, guarantees and warranties (as applicable)• Details of risks and hazardous materials not eliminated through design• Site Investigation Reports• Statutory authority consents and approvals |
| Asset Tagging | Appoint an asset tagging company (Mitags or approved equivalent) to supply, install and carry out the installation, programming and commissioning of asset tags to new items upon completion of works. All main plant & equipment components associated with the works are to be scheduled by the Service Provider within their PEP. The Service Provider is to provide a proposed Asset Tagging Register of all components for review and approval by WCC. |
Published: 20 December 2022
Last updated: 17 October 2024