Case Study: Hoods Hideout Student Accommodation

Project Overview and Scope

RiskFire Ltd were appointed as Principal Contractor by Bread & Butter Collective to deliver passive

fire stopping works to riser cupboards and corridors within Hoods Hideout Student Accommodation in

Nottingham. The works were carried out across multiple live residential blocks, requiring precise

planning to minimise disruption to student residents. The scope included intumescent sealing of

service penetrations, installation of fire-rated barriers, and application of intumescent and acoustic

sealants to reinstate fire compartmentation in accordance with the project specification and current

fire safety regulations. All works were undertaken in compliance with IFC-certified standards, with

real-time logging via our Onetrace digital platform for 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 carrying out works in a live residential environment without impacting the daily

routines of students. This was managed through pre-arranged access schedules agreed with Bread &

Butter Collective representatives and the residents themselves, segregation of work areas using

signage, physical barriers, and sheeting, and use of low-noise power tools where practical.

Outcome and Outputs Achieved

All works were completed to specification, within the 3-week specification, and with zero H&S

incidents. RiskFire’s professionalism and flexible methodology ensured that operational disruption

was kept to a minimum and compliance with fire safety regulations was fully achieved. The client was

provided with a full certification, complete compliance record, and full O&M documentation, with

positive feedback achieved from Bread & Butter Collective.

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