COMPANY PROFILE 2015 Email

COMPANY PROFILE

Swithland actively provides specialised consulting services in the field of Fire Detection and Suppression Engineering.

We are committed to providing Life Safety solutions of the highest standards where quality and levels of service are key in achieving and meeting the requirements of our customers.

It is Swithland's policy to provide Professional and Timely Engineered assistance in meeting the needs of the customer in respect of protecting Life and Property from Fire. Swithland can provide services both throughout the UK and overseas as the project demands and is supported by Head office operations based centrally in the Midlands.

As an independent Fire Engineering Consultancy we are able to offer unbiased and honest advice on all aspects of Fire Engineering for both existing and new Fire Detection and Suppression Systems. For new systems we provide assistance throughout any stage from Conception to Completion.

Swithland further provides for the production and publication of Fire Strategy Documents resulting from consultation with fellow professionals on perceived risks of particular types of Fires and the systems that are needed to control them.

Our experience and expertise will ensure that any works relating to the Fire Detection and Suppression System are in accordance with the current Codes of Practice and Industry Standards.

In addition Swithland also provides Fire Risk Assessments of properties to establish those factors that equate to the likelihood and consequences of a Fire. Fire Risk Assessments are a requirement of Law as governed by the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and in accordance of which, Swithland can provide a full and detailed assessment thereby mitigating your exposure to Risk.

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Tender and Bid Processing

System supplier and Product Selection

Site Survey and Inspections

System Audit and Assurance

Fire Risk Management and Assessment

Project Management

Public Address / Voice Alarm Design

Gaseous & Water Suppression Design


Fire Strategy

Consultation & Systems Advice

Design Engineering

Certification to BAFE SP203

Technical Specification

CAD Engineering

Acoustic Modeling

CFD Smoke Modeling

Swithland provides for the production of Fire Strategy Documents resulting from consultation with fellow professionals on perceived risks of particular types of Fires and the systems needed to control them.

Our network of Chartered Engineers enables Swithland to provide Fire Engineered Safety Solutions at conceptual stage through the approvals process to project completion with materials compliance and sign off.

Our Fire Engineers are experts in all types of fire modeling, including computational fluid dynamics (CFD) smoke modeling, evacuation analysis, structural fire engineering and radiation analysis. We can therefore identify the best approach for any particular situation.

Swithland have experience in presenting the Fire Safety schemes through the Qualitative Design Review (QDR) as defined in PD7974:2001 and in gaining approvals from Fire Authorities and Regulatory Authorities

Elements that may be considered in a Fire Strategy are;

•  Objectives•  Design Fire Scenarios•  Evacuation Strategy•  Smoke Control•  Fire Detection & Alarm Systems•  Fixed and Portable Fire Fighting Equipment•  Fire Compartmentation•  External Fire Spread•  Emergency Lighting•  Communications Systems and Procedures•  Fire Service Access•  Materials Technology


Swithland provides “Bespoke” Design services encompassing all elements needed to promote Fire Detection and Suppression Systems that are both “Fit for Purpose” and compliant with codes of practice and industry standards.

Swithland also provides “Bespoke” Design services for the delivery of Public Address / Voice Alarm Systems (PAVA) in compliance with codes of practice and industry standards.

An robust and well engineered system will ensure greater protection from risk of fire, whilst also minimising unwanted alarms.

Swithland has extensive knowledge of Fire Detection and Fire Suppression products and suppliers operating within the industry and therefore can offer independent advice on the system which best suits the application both technically and commercially.

Our Consultation Services are available for all aspects of Fire detection and Suppression Systems from concept design through to completion and certification for both existing and new systems.

Consideration is given to the “Life Cycle” of products and technologies, the ability to reduce installation and maintenance costs and the operational effectiveness for the end user.

Swithland also provides “Bespoke” Design Services encompassing all elements of Fire Suppression Systems. To Include;

•  Water Misting Systems•  Gaseous Suppression Systems•  Dry & Charged Hydrant Systems•  Escalator Suppression Systems

Swithland’s Fire System Designs are 3rd Party accredited in accordance with BAFE SP203 for Design and Verification of Fire Detection and Alarm Systems.


On completion of the Fire System Design Phase, Swithland will author the Technical Specification that will accompany the design drawings and Fire Strategy.

The Technical Specification shall detail all of the requirements needed to satisfy the scope of works and may include;

•  Standards and Regulations•  Products•  Installation Methodology•  Working Practice•  Environmental Conditions•  Commissioning•  Cause & Effect•  Documentation & Training•  Inspection & Test Plans•  Risk Registers•  CDM Requirements•  Agreed Variations Schedule

The production and amendment of Fire System or Fire Compliance Drawings is an integral part of the engineered process. Swithland has dedicated CAD Engineers who are experienced in the production of Fire Engineering Drawings in both AutoCAD and MicroStation formats.

We have experience of working on BIM with both Micro Station / Project wise & Revitt

Elements that may be considered are;

•  System Layouts•  System Schematics•  Interface / Connection Detail•  Isometric Detail•  Installation Drawings•  As-Fitted Drawings•  Evacuation Zone Layout•  Compartmentation Layouts•  Fire Strategy Drawings•  Containment Routes•  Fire Stopping•  Fire Appliances



Inputs/Causes into the Fire Alarm System could be typically,

• Call Points• Automatic Detection Devices• Sprinklers• Escalator Linear Heat• Gas Suppression• Third Parties (Signals received from others)

Outputs/Effects actioned by the Fire Alarm System could be typically,

• Lifts / Escalators• Audible Warning (Sounders and/or Voice Evacuation)• Signage• HVAC• Plant and/or Equipment Shutdown• Smoke Control• Visual Displays• Operational Responses• Third Parties (Signals sent to others)

Inputs from differing locations may require varying Outputs i.e. a Call Point activation at one end of a Building may require a different set of actions from a Call Point activation at the other end of a Building.

Attention must also be given to the Testing and subsequent Witnessing of the complete “Cause and Effects”, which depending on the complexity, may require substantial amounts of Time and Resource.

With the advances in Control Panel Technology and the complexity of Fire engineered Buildings the Fire Detection Systems are being used to initiate increasing complex Cause and Effect scenarios.

Swithland have experience in writing and managing the Cause and Effect process on large networked sites such as those provided at Heathrow Terminal 2, Terminal 5 and Heathrow Express Rail Link.

Providing systems that manage evacuations and interact with 3rd party equipment to ensure escape routes remain tenable in a Fire Condition.

Cause and Effects can be simply termed “Inputs and Outputs”.

A Trigger or Activation of the Fire AlarmSystem (Cause/Input) shall require the Fire Alarm System to produce an action (Effect/Output).

As there is a variety of Inputs to the System then there shall also be a variety of Outputs. To fully understand the “Cause and Effects” of the Fire Alarm System the Inputs and consequent Outputs must be identified.

It must also be understood that a number of Outputs may be derived from a single Input, and thatthe same Outputs may be repeated from a differing Input.

The Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) order 2005 is a statutory document which requires non domestic premises to comply.

The “Responsible Person” has a legal requirement for the Fire Safety Management of the premises which includes for the production of a Fire Risk Assessment.

Swithland will work with the responsible person to understand the process and operations within the building, and can assist in all aspects required to meet their statutory requirements. This may include;

•  Fire Management Plan•  Fire Evacuation Plan•  Rectification of Deficiencies

Swithland’s Risk Assessors are both competent and experienced in the execution of Fire Risk Assessments working with the “responsible person” to mitigate the risk of Fire.

Our structured approach to Fire Risk Assessments ensure that all aspects of Fire Safety are captured with our site specific documentation.

A File of Evidence checklist is discussed with the “responsible person” during the assessment visit. This document, with over 400 items covering 36 disciplines, will form the basis of the risk assessment detailing any deficiencies in the fire safety and fire safety management of the property whilst focusing your attention to any remedial works.


Site Surveys establish the current status of your Fire Detection and Suppression Systems, identifying any shortfalls against current legislation and standards, and further provides for corrective actions needed to meet the minimum requirements.

The survey will focus on ;•  Changes to Building Use•  Changes to Layout •  Escape Routes•  Maintenance and Testing•  Document Control and Management

Any findings are prioritised in order of importance and recommendations made for corrective actions

A System Survey should inspire a degree of confidence and provide encouragement in the operational effectiveness of the Fire Detection and Suppression System. In essence, the system shall have undergone a much needed health check with all remedial works clearly identified.



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Swithland Systems LLPThe Old Stables3 Brook ParkGaddesby LaneRearsbyLeicestershireLE7 4ZB

Tel: 01664 420323

Fax: 01664 420324

Email: [email protected]

Directors

Alvin Jarvis – 07703 [email protected]

Simon Wright – 07890 [email protected]


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