
Wickes Mead
Client: Care South
Sector: Live Care Home
Service Category: Fire Barrier Replacement
Location: Bournemouth
Project Overview
Care South appointed Acorn Passive Fire Protection to remove failed fire barriers in a live care home environment and install new, certified flexible cavity fire barriers within loft spaces above apartment areas.
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Scope of Works
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Removal of outdated compartmentation materials
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Installation of Firefly Titan Lite 120:60 flexible cavity barriers
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Type B coated woven glass fibre cloth system
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Works carried out above live residential accommodation
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How We Delivered
All works were undertaken with strict controls to ensure minimal disturbance to residents and staff. Containment, dust suppression, and careful access management ensured safe operation in a sensitive setting.
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Outcome (Ongoing)
We are progressing through loft spaces zone-by-zone, reinstating compliant fire protection and enhancing long-term safety and performance.




