How to win: Survey & Maintenance of Fire Dampers at The University of Huddersfield

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The contractor is required to initially visually inspect the buildings using their knowledge and experience, they need to check all external ventilation grilles and ventilation systems that form part of the fire damper overall system, and satisfy themselves as to what might be needed. Prior to an annual service been conducted to maintain the dampers in situ. Key requirements of the Project include: Survey of ventilation plant associated with fire dampers in each building, recording IDs and mark up each one. (Using self- adhesive stickers with ID Number, building, date test). Create an inventory of fire dampers in each building by location and type. Carry out testing of each damper or system to manufacturer’s instructions and to the appropriate British Standard BS9999:2017. This must include as a minimum physically dropping the damper to demonstrate its effectiveness: cleaning channels and runners, applying (light) lubrication where necessary, and re-setting each damper. The contractor must confirm any maintenance which has been completed by producing the appropriate paperwork from his own system. The contractor must inform the Estates Department if significant repairs are req

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• ✓Answer against the marking scheme, not the question text — University of Huddersfield scores each response, so map your evidence to the published criteria and weightings.
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