Oakham school fire protection case study

Comprehensive services for a long-standing boarding school

Customer Background

Oakham School has a long history providing education to its pupuls in Rutland, since it was established in 1584! The private boarding school caters to over 1,000 students aged 11-18 and encompasses a large 70-acre campus, which includes multiple academic buildings and boarding houses for students.

Fire Protection Requirements

With a campus of this scale, Oakham School required a comprehensive fire protection plan to locate, service, and catalog over 100 fire extinguishers across its various buildings. This included all boarding facilities to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. The extensive size of the site and the high number of extinguishers meant dilligence was required in covering all bases, and doing so within the short summer holiday period when site access was most convenient for the school.Our team was happy to coordinate early starts and extended working hours to ensure the entire site was serviced in good time.

Legal and Technical Aspects

The fire extinguisher servicing for Oakham School adheres to the British Standard BS5306-3:2017. ISE Fire’s expertise in applying this standard across such a large campus ensured no areas were missed, and all extinguishers were maintained to the highest safety standards. The team’s experience with common practices in sites like these minimised any potential for oversight, ensuring full compliance and safety across the site.

Working Relationship

ISE Fire’s experienced fire extinguisher engineer established a strong working relationship with Oakham School’s estates team. Our engineer's familiarity with similar educational environments was instrumental in managing the scale of the project efficiently. This ongoing relationship ensures that Oakham School can rely on ISE Fire for continued support in fire protection needs, particularly with quick response capabilities for any urgent requirements or future expansions.

ISE Fire’s flexibility in accommodating the school’s limited access periods and their understanding of the school’s operational demands reflect their commitment to dependable, high-quality service. This close partnership allows Oakham School to prioritize safety with the assurance that their fire protection plan is in experienced hands.