Safety & Compliance Upgrades

Fire and building safety upgrades in live school environments across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, West Sussex, East Sussex and Dorset, delivered with minimal disruption.

KRP delivers safety-critical upgrades within live school environments across Hampshire, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Sussex and Dorset, helping education providers meet current fire and building compliance standards with minimal disruption.

Our works include fire door upgrades, fire alarm system improvements, and durable exterior finishes, all carried out with a strong focus on safeguarding, programme control, and clear communication. We work closely with school leadership and stakeholders to ensure every project is completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.

Who this is for

Academies, schools and multi-academy trusts with fire or building compliance actions to address, often against a fixed funding or inspection deadline.

Working in live school environments

All site operatives working near pupils are appropriately vetted, works are scheduled to avoid disruption to teaching wherever the programme allows, and we maintain close, direct communication with school leadership throughout.

What’s included

Full scope, to current fire and building safety standards

Fire door upgrades and replacements, fire alarm system improvements, passive fire protection (compartmentation and fire stopping), and durable exterior finishes to keep buildings compliant with current fire and building safety standards under Building Regulations Part B.

Fire Door Upgrades

Replacement and upgrade to FD30/FD60 rating as specified, with certified records.

Fire Alarm Improvements

Fire alarm system upgrades to keep detection and warning systems current.

Passive Fire Protection

Compartmentation and fire stopping to contain fire spread between areas.

Durable Exterior Finishes

Building fabric upgrades that keep the exterior compliant and low-maintenance.

Compliance Documentation

Certification and records for your compliance file, ready for inspection.

Vetted Site Operatives

Appropriately vetted teams for work carried out in occupied schools and public buildings.

Got a compliance deadline?

Get a fixed programme and price before any work begins.

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Case study

Recent project

Fire safety upgrade, Woodcot Primary School

At Woodcot Primary School in Gosport — a site of around 190 pupils — we carried out a full fire safety and compliance upgrade over a 16-week programme, coordinated throughout with school leadership to keep the site safe and operational.

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Compliance

Accredited & compliant contractor

All works delivered to Building Regulations Part B standards under CDM 2015, with CHAS and Veriforce accreditation.

Veriforce and CHAS Accredited Contractor

See also our Education Sector page, or our Fire Safety Works service for fire-specific upgrades outside the education sector.

Frequently Asked Questions

What fire safety upgrades do you carry out?

Fire door upgrades to FD30/FD60 rating, fire alarm system improvements, and passive fire protection including compartmentation and fire stopping.

How long does a fire safety upgrade take in an occupied school?

As a guide, a full fire safety and compliance upgrade at Woodcot Primary School in Gosport (around 190 pupils) was delivered over a 16-week programme, coordinated throughout with school leadership.

Can you work safely in a live school environment?

Yes — all site operatives are appropriately vetted, works are scheduled to avoid disrupting teaching wherever possible, and we maintain close communication with school leadership throughout.

Do your operatives undergo safeguarding checks?

Yes, all staff working near pupils are appropriately vetted.

Do you provide compliance certification and documentation?

Yes, all works are delivered to Building Regulations Part B standards with full documentation for your compliance file.