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Case Study – Abbey Primary School – Fire Compliance, Heating, Boilers and Rewire

Case Study: Fire Compliance, Heating Distribution, Boiler Replacement and Electrical Rewire at Abbey Primary School 

Project Overview 

Abbey Primary School, located in the London Borough of Merton, required a phased upgrade to key building systems to ensure regulatory compliance, improve energy efficiency, and to replace ageing infrastructure. Over the course of three years, our team have delivered a series of planned upgrades, including Fire Compliance works in 2023, a full Heating Distribution system replacement in 2024 and a Boiler renewal and a comprehensive Electrical Rewire in 2025. 

  • Location: Merton, London
  • Client: Abbey Primary School
  • Sector: Education
  • Project Durations: 2023 – 2025
  • Services Provided: Project Management, Specification Writing, Cost Consultancy, CIF Bid Writing, Contract Administration, Compliance Management 


Our Role / Services Provided 

We were engaged to provide multidisciplinary consultancy services across the full project life cycle for each individual project, including:

  • Initial condition surveys and project scoping
  • Technical specification development for M&E and fire safety systems
  • CIF Bid support for each separate project
  • Tender management and contractor recommendation
  • Construction phase project management and quality assurance
  • Contract administration and cost control
  • Compliance review and certification sign-off 

Scope of Works Completed 

Fire Compliance (2023)

  • Replacement of 100 non-compliant internal fire doors with certified FD30 and FD60-rated units
  • Installation of a new fire alarm system and detectors
  • Replacement of 111m² of non-compliant internal glazing with fire-rated glazing
  • Installation of new compliant fire exit signage throughout the school
  • Installation of emergency lighting to all areas
  • Installation of compliant external fire doors with panic ironmongery


Heating Distribution (2024)

  • Full replacement of single-fed heating pipework system
  • Removal of old cast-iron radiators and installation of modern radiators with thermostatic controls
  • Upgrade to zoned heating controls for improved energy efficiency 


Boiler Replacement (2025)

  • Decommissioning and removal of life-expired gas-fired boiler
  • Installation of high-efficiency condensing boiler plant
  • New plant room pipework, flueing system, and controls 


Electrical Rewire (2025)

  • Full replacement of all electrical distribution boards and sub-mains cabling
  • Installation of new general power circuits and sockets throughout
  • Upgrade to energy-efficient LED lighting across all teaching, admin, and circulation areas 
Abbey Primary School Case Study - New school heating and boiler system installed as part of CIF-funded compliance and refurbishment project.
New Boilers and Controls
CIF-funded school fire safety upgrade with new fire door installation and emergency exit signage.
New Fire Doors, Emergency Lighting and Fire Exit Signage
CIF-funded school fire safety improvements with new double fire door installation for compliance and protection.
New Fire Doors and Screens
CIF-funded school refurbishment with new compliant fire doors and upgraded corridor facilities.
New Fire Doors and Screens
CIF-funded school fire safety upgrade with multiple new fire doors installed along corridor for compliance.
New Fire Doors
CIF-funded school heating upgrade with new energy-efficient radiator installation in corridor.
New Heating Distribution
CIF-funded school heating system upgrade showing new energy-efficient pumps, insulated pipework, and compliance installation.
New Boilers and Controls

Results & Outcomes

All works completed in holiday periods or out of hours to minimise disruption to the school’s operation.

  • Achieved full compliance with current fire safety, heating, and electrical regulations.
  • Improved thermal comfort and energy efficiency throughout the building. 
  • Modernised M&E systems reducing long-term maintenance and operational risks. 
  • Very positive feedback from the school on the delivery of critical H&S and compliance works, whilst improving the school’s estate and its teaching and learning environment.