Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Delivering works in a live hospital required careful planning, with restricted access, reactive scheduling, and strict infection control which dictated how and when works could take place.

• The hospital remained fully operational throughout the works, with patient safety the highest priority.
• Access to wards and clinical areas was tightly controlled and required coordination with individual ward matrons.
• Works needed to be delivered reactively, often at short notice to suit clinical activity and infection control requirements.
• Firestopping installations varied across multiple wards, requiring flexible working methods and strict adherence to healthcare protocols.

We adopted a coordinated approach, working closely with ward teams to manage access, align works with clinical activity, and maintain clear QA and site controls throughout.

• Structural Fireproofing Systems Ltd (SFS) worked closely with the Trust’s estates and facilities teams to agree a reactive booking process, liaising directly with ward matrons to plan access.
• Works were scheduled around clinical activity, ensuring minimal disruption to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Installations were recorded using photographic QA evidence, with clear labelling and traceable documentation for each area of work.
• Strict site controls were implemented, including cleanliness, noise management, and compliance with infection prevention procedures.

The programme was delivered without disruption, improving compartmentation while meeting NHS compliance requirements and providing full QA documentation.

• Fire compartmentation integrity improved across multiple wards and service areas.
• Zero disruption to patient care or hospital operations.
• All works delivered in line with NHS estate requirements and current fire safety standards.
• Full photographic QA records and third-party certification provided as part of the Trust’s compliance documentation.