Fettes College

The BB7 response

BB7 provided fire safety advice, justifying the means of escape. Due to the historic and Category A listed nature of the college it was difficult to apply modern measures to the alteration but BB7 were able to provide solutions to reassure the client by attending site and working with the contractor to achieve the functional requirements of the current guidance in the Scottish Technical Handbook.

Benefits of service

Altering buildings is difficult as it attracts the full current standards relevant to the works. This is not often achievable in historic and listed buildings as you are limited to what can be upgraded or changed. BB7 were, therefore, required to advise and support the client throughout the process to demonstrate that the alterations did not impact the occupants escaping and there was no increase risk.