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Case Study: Fire Alarm & EML PPM Contract – Clanmil Housing, Northern Ireland
Project Overview
Atlas World were appointed to deliver a comprehensive PPM contract covering all Clanmil Housing properties across Northern Ireland.
The scope included the maintenance of over 250 sites, encompassing all communal areas and individual flats, ensuring life safety and compliance with relevant standards. The programme supports ongoing safety, reduces risk of equipment failure, and provides assurance for tenants, management, and regulatory bodies.
Delivery of a planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme across all Clanmil Housing properties in Northern Ireland, ensuring safe, compliant, and fully operational life safety systems.
System Design & Components
The maintenance programme was structured to cover all critical systems efficiently, integrating seamlessly with Atlas World’s tried-and-tested mobilisation programme.
Key elements included:
• Fire Alarm Systems – routine inspection, testing, and fault resolution.
• Emergency Lighting (EML) – regular checks and battery replacements to maintain compliance.
• Disabled Refuge Points – functional testing to ensure operability for assisted evacuation.
• Fire Extinguishers, AOV/Smoke Vents, Dry Risers – scheduled maintenance and servicing in line with manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
Challenges Faced
• Coordinating maintenance across over 250 live residential sites while minimising disruption to tenants.
• Ensuring consistent quality and compliance across multiple systems and property types.
• Managing logistics, scheduling, and communication across a large geographical area.
Approach & Coordination
Atlas World implemented a structured mobilisation programme, including dedicated account management and clear points of contact for client communication.
Engineers were deployed across sites according to a planned schedule, ensuring all systems were tested, serviced, and fully compliant without impacting residents.
Outcome
The contract has been successfully mobilised, providing reliable and fully compliant PPM coverage across all properties.
Clanmil Housing now benefits from enhanced system reliability, clear reporting, and peace of mind for tenants and management alike.
Compliance Focus
- Fire Alarm Systems: BS 5839-1:2025 – Fire Detection & Alarm Systems for Non-Domestic Premises
- Emergency Lighting (EML): BS 5266-1:2022 – Emergency Lighting
- Disabled Refuge: BS 5839-9 – Warden Call and Assisted Living Systems
- Fire Extinguishers: BS 5306-3 – Fire Extinguishing Installations and Equipment
- AOV / Smoke Vents: BS EN 12101 series – Smoke and Heat Control Systems
- Dry Risers: BS 9990 – Code of Practice for Installation and Maintenance of Dry Riser Systems
