Food & Pharma
The strict hygiene requirements in the food and pharma industry demand a very different approach to the installation and maintenance of fire protection systems. We’ll work with you so the installation and maintenance work proceed as quickly as possible. Because the process must not be interrupted under any circumstances.
In an environment in which staff wear white coats, masks and hats, our engineer can’t simply walk in wearing blue overalls and start work. Laboratories are strictly separated from other areas by means of access control systems, but they must still be able to be evacuated quickly and safely. These rooms, all of which are used in different ways, require extra attention to get the approach right, because shutting down the process is not an option. Besides safe working, this sector requires extreme order and tidiness from our service engineers. All things you fortunately don’t have to explain to us.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR SECTOR
OUR APPROACH
Fire safety always consists of the right balance between Intervention, Installation and Instruction, with you at the center. We explain step by step what our Installation-process contains.
RISK ASSESSMENT & ACTION PLAN
The first step is to make a risk assessment based on architectural, systems and organisational aspects. Every building has its own risks, which we specify. The report identifies possible solutions in general terms plus an estimate of the cost if required. The solutions are worked out in the action plan, which also describes the implementation in the process or organisation.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN, CALCULATION & ENGINEERING
After approval of the action plan, the design work can begin. The final cost estimate (quotation) is also made at this stage. Once the quotation has been agreed, we can start on the detailed design. The project assignment is signed by both the client and the contractor. In many cases, the drawings and design calculations also need to be approved by inspection bodies.
INSTALLATION, COMMISSIONING & CERTIFICATION
Clear agreements are made regarding planning, lead times, implementation and delivery. At the end of the project, we will submit a maintenance agreement for one or more years. Fire safety systems are usually delivered with a certificate. Sometimes that is just a product certificate, but often there is also an inspection certificate from an accredited inspection body. The inspection involves checking that the system matches the approved design and is functional.
