Case Study: Amica Care, Dorchester

Project Overview and Scope

RiskFire Ltd were appointed as Principal Contractor to deliver fire door remedials and doorset replacements at Amica Care Home, a 93-room, 3-storey residential care facility in Dorchester. Works were undertaken in a live, highly sensitive environment, requiring careful scheduling to avoid

disruption to vulnerable residents, staff, and visitors. Remedial works included ease and adjustments, installation of appropriate fire door signage, lipping, repair to door leaves, and installation of intumescent smoke seals. Replacements covered FD30 single and double-leaf doorsets, fully aligned with client-specified decoration and hardware. All works were delivered to IFC-certified standards, logged via our Onetrace digital compliance system, ensuring full Golden Thread traceability.

Project Controls and Documentation Provided

• Site-specific RAMS and phased programme of works
• Real-time digital tracking and photographic evidence via Onetrace
• IFC third-party certification of all completed works
• Project-specific Health & Safety documentation provided
• Final handover pack including O&M documentation and compliance reports

Challenges and Solutions

The key challenge was minimising disruption in a live, vulnerable environment. This was managed through phased scheduling coordinated with Amica Care representatives, segregation of work areas using appropriate signage to prevent unauthorised persons from access, physical barriers, sheeting, and the use of specialist low-noise power tools where practical.

Outcome and Outputs Achieved

All works were completed within our 3-week programme, to specification, and with zero H&S incidents. RiskFire Ltd’s professionalism, flexible methodology, and proactive planning ensured minimal disruption to residents and full compliance with fire safety regulations. Amica Care was provided with full IFC certification, a complete compliance record, O&M documentation, and positive feedback was received on our workmanship, communication, and efficiency from Amica Care representatives.