Overview
Our team was initially contacted by a client in Watford who had been experiencing issues with their on-site fire tanks, which had not been filling with water. Following a thorough investigation, we discovered that the water board had previously cut off the tanks’ main inlets, leaving them completely dry and non-operational for the past three years. In addition to restoring the fire tanks, the site also required a new temporary water connection for a separate company occupying a newly built unit on the premises. This connection would ensure a reliable water supply while the application for a brand-new permanent supply pipe was being processed.
Our Solution
We proposed a comprehensive package of works to restore full functionality to the site’s water system and fire safety infrastructure. The plan included:
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Installing a temporary overland supply from an existing building to the new unit, allowing water access during the interim period.
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Creating a 63mm dedicated connection to the two fire tanks, enabling them to be fed separately and ensuring the site could regain insurance compliance.
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Managing all applications, communications, and approvals with the local council, traffic management teams, and the water board to streamline the entire process.
A detailed site visit was arranged to walk the customer through the Self Lay process and explain how we manage every stage of the scheme — from permits to completion — to minimise disruption. Once the proposal was agreed, we produced all relevant RAMS, a build plan, and a schedule of works, while progressing the Section 50 permit and water board application.
