Digital tools not only help architects to ensure the solutions they design are carried out and handed over accurately, but that clear communication is upheld between each stage
Accurate and accessible construction product data is crucial at all stages of a building’s lifetime — especially for fire safety. BSI Identify has been created to provide a straightforward solution to product traceability. Dedicated QR codes are added to products — such as Siderise RH and RV Cavity Barriers — which are linked to BSI UPINs (unique persistent identification numbers). These numbers are applied to every construction product within the BSI Identify database. When scanned, this will take the user to the exact product data, attributable to the day it was manufactured. This ensures that anyone can easily find all the correct product information relating to specification, testing, installation, and maintenance — including historic performance credentials, safety data and more. It also has “real time” value providing information that will assist in on site production identification and application, such as installation videos or standard details.
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It is then the responsibility of the installer to follow and evidence best practices, usually verified by inspections. However, with tight deadlines to meet, project teams often rely on the Building Control inspection which typically takes place when the passive fire protection products have been covered by the facade. Whilst some projects may need or prefer an in-person inspection, the Siderise Inspection App can allow for this extra layer of assurance without the added time and hassle of arranging an in-person visit from its site services.
It allows installers to capture images as each element is installed and provide data using their smartphone or tablet. The app then turns this into a comprehensive report which can be reviewed by the Siderise Technical Team to ensure the installation meets recommendations. Additionally, the report generated by the app provides a valuable visual record of hidden elements of a construction once the build is complete. This can be handed over to the project owner, allowing them to both demonstrate the passive fire safety of their building and make informed decisions on how any future refurbishment or extension projects should be approached.
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