Audi Harrogate – Structural Steel Encasement
Passive Fire Protection for Audi’s Cosmetic Repair Facility
At Bee Fire Protection Ltd, we were appointed to deliver passive fire protection works at the Audi Harrogate site as part of the construction of a new cosmetic repair facility.
The project required fire protection encasement to structural steel columns and beams to achieve the specified fire resistance period and ensure compliance with the building’s fire strategy.
Project Overview
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Client: Audi Harrogate
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Project: Cosmetic Repair Facility
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Sector: Commercial / Automotive
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Location: Harrogate
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Services Provided: Structural Steel Encasement
The works formed a key part of the building’s fire protection measures, ensuring structural stability and integrity in the event of a fire.
Project Requirements
The new facility required:
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Fire protection to all relevant structural steel elements
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Achievement of a one-hour fire resistance period
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Solutions compliant with Building Regulations and fire strategy requirements
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Accurate installation within a commercial construction programme
Ensuring the correct fire protection solution was specified and installed was essential to meet both safety and regulatory expectations.
Challenges & Considerations
Structural steel encasement requires careful planning and attention to detail to ensure full protection is achieved.
Key considerations on this project included:
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Correct encasement of columns and beams to achieve the required fire rating
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Maintaining continuity of fire protection across junctions and interfaces
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Coordinating works with other construction activities on site
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Ensuring installations met tested system requirements
The encasement solution needed to provide reliable protection without impacting the operational use of the facility.
Our Solution
Our experienced delivery teams installed a compliant structural steel encasement system to protect all specified columns and beams.
Our works included:
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Installation of fire-rated encasement systems to structural steel
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Careful detailing to ensure full coverage and continuity
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Use of tested and approved passive fire protection systems
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Coordination with the wider project team to meet programme requirements
All works were delivered with a strong focus on quality and compliance.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
Structural steel fire protection must be installed correctly to perform as tested in a fire situation.
Our quality assurance measures included:
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Installation in line with tested fire protection systems
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Verification of correct materials and fixing methods
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Inspection of completed encasement works
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Supporting documentation for fire safety records
This ensured the completed installation met the required one-hour fire resistance performance.
Project Outcome
The completed works provided compliant fire protection to the structural steel elements of the new facility, supporting safe operation and regulatory compliance.
The outcome delivered:
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Protected structural integrity in the event of fire
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Compliance with fire strategy and Building Regulations
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Confidence for the client that fire protection requirements were met
Commercial & Automotive Sector Experience
This project demonstrates our experience delivering passive fire protection within commercial and automotive environments, where structural protection and compliance are critical.
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