Premier Technical Services Group Ltd (PTSG), via constituent company Neo Property Services, has been contracted to deliver specialist passive fire services for a major provider of scheduling solutions for construction organisations.
In this contract, engineers from Neo, part of PTSG Fire Solutions Ltd, will deliver fire door surveys to 582 communal doors within a residential-led mixed-use development in Alperton, north-west London. The 27-storey 110m tall building accommodates new homes, office, café and supermarket space. 215 homes were available for shared ownership and 36 for affordable rent.
Inspecting fire doors in communal areas of a 27-floor exclusive residential building in London presents significant logistical and operational challenges, particularly in a property where residents expect privacy, luxury, and minimal disruption. Communal areas, such as corridors, stairwells, and lobbies, are high-traffic zones, often in continuous use by residents, visitors, and staff. Carrying out fire door inspections in these spaces requires careful scheduling to avoid interfering with daily routines and to ensure safety protocols are maintained at all times.
Neo’s engineers are highly experienced in overcoming such challenges, ensuring fire door inspections are carried out regularly under the Building Safety Act to ensure customers remain compliant and residents safe.
Communal fire doors are a key part of a building’s passive fire protection system, providing safe evacuation routes and protecting residents, visitors, and emergency personnel in the event of a fire. Inspections are necessary to ensure these doors function as intended, verifying elements such as the integrity of seals, the correct operation of closers, and the absence of any damage or wear that could compromise performance.
