Proven track-record in delivering passive fire protection solutions for universities, colleges & schools
Universities, Colleges & Schools Fire Safety & Compliance
Passive fire protection in schools and universities is crucial for the safety of students, staff and the school community, while also safeguarding the premises. Schools and universities can create a safer learning environment and reduce the risk of fire-related incidents by implementing comprehensive fire protection measures.
Whether carrying out inspections, surveys, remediation, or installation work, our efforts are dedicated to protecting the lives of students. Our skilled team has extensive experience operating in open environments and sensitive locations. We’ve carried out substantial work not only in halls of residence, but also in various campus buildings, such as lecture theatres, common rooms and laboratories.
Guidance
Golden Thread Fire Delay are currently working with Kings College London Working group to publish our latest reference document RD7, Fire Door Inspection in University Buildings. RD7 will be available to download for FREE from May 2025.
Passive Fire Protection
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Unique Challenges
Passive fire protection in educational facilities poses a particular challenge due to their diverse and dynamic nature. These environments are often characterised by complicated building structures with numerous rooms, corridors, and open spaces. Regardless of whether the facility consists of modern structures or is housed in heritage or listed buildings, all require effective passive fire protection. Facilities housed in older buildings may not meet current fire safety standards and retrofitting them without disrupting daily operations can pose a significant challenge.
Maintaining passive fire protection measures such as fire doors, fire-resistant walls and seals is critical to their long-term effectiveness. However, regular maintenance amidst busy teaching schedules and limited maintenance resources can be challenging.
Operating in educational settings presents additional challenges, as they are usually heavily frequented with students, teachers, and staff moving around the buildings on a daily basis. This requires robust fire compartmentation and well-planned escape routes.
In all our projects, our main focus is on creating a safe working environment for our employees and ensuring the safety of building users. To minimise disruption, we adapt our working hours to quieter periods, thereby reducing disturbance to school operations.
FREE NFCC Approved Reference Document
. . . providing best practice guidance for Inspecting Fire Doors
Golden Thread Fire Delay are the sponsors of a University & College focussed fire door inspection Reference Document called ‘Fire Door Inspections in University & College Buildings’.
Complete PFP solutions you can trust, including:
Commitment to excellence – 3rd party accredited expertise
With our extensive experience, we specialise in addressing passive fire challenges across diverse educational settings, including heritage, listed, and modern buildings. We handle all aspects of passive fire protection, from inspection and remediation to maintenance, system design, and installation. By leveraging our collective knowledge and expertise, we aim to optimise project efficiency, expertly tackle challenges, and minimise avoidable delays.
Golden Thread Fire Delay, accredited by LPCB and Firas, works closely with our clients to improve fire safety in the educational sector. We focus on proactive and innovative solutions tailored to specific customer needs and remain sensitive to customer and end user requirements.
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Standards & Certification
Golden Thread Fire Delay is third party accredited under BRE / LPCB schemes LPS 1197 for fire door inspection & remediation, LPS 1271 for fire door installations, & FIRAS (Warrington Exova) accredited for our other Passive Fire Protection installation services - see more information »
No Compromise: Certified by Third-Party Accreditation
Golden Thread Fire Delay are third-party accredited installers under the BRE / LPCB scheme LPS 1271, which audits our installation process both on site and in our office to ensure that our robust installation standards are maintained.
These certifications reflect our commitment to delivering high-quality fire door services that meet the rigorous standards set by independent accrediting bodies.
When it comes to quality, there is no room for compromise. Always ensure your installer has third-party accreditation. Whether you have three doors or three thousand, we can help you understand your needs and options.