Norwood School works consisted of the replacement of defective pipework, fittings, valves, expansion bellows and bracket ranging from 15mm – 150mm within the district distribution scheme running in ducts from the main plant room, connecting and serving the schools modern design.

This job required careful management and time efficiency. On site at the same time as us, asbestos was being cleared ahead of our works and therefore all surveys were unable to be carried out by ourselves and the consultant. When access became available we commenced our works, which had to be phased over the term to enable the full use of the school. This was very successful. Unfortunately we also discovered a problem with the red oxide paint of hot water pipes causing the production of toxic fumes. A strict health and safety method statement was implemented involving breathing protection and ventilation air being forced in and out of the ducts.

The discovery of completely rotten pipework meant a lot of fabrication and longer hours out of school time, to insure these could be replaced without causing disruption to the school. Once all new installations were in place and tested, follow on insulation was applied.

Throughout this project not one school day was lost or access denied. The project was successfully completed within the 6 months programme.