How the solution is selected
We assess the building use, protected area, fire risks, existing engineering services and the required performance before agreeing the technical solution.
What affects scope and cost
The estimate reflects system size, equipment or materials, access conditions, interfaces, commissioning and the completion documents agreed for the project.
From survey to handover
KABO GROUP can survey, design, supply, install, test and hand over the system, followed by planned maintenance where required.
Design inputs and system boundaries
Design begins with building use, plans and sections, consequence class, room hazards, occupancy, operating mode and information from adjoining services. Refurbishment also requires a survey of existing systems.
The brief records system scope, responsibilities, design stage, calculations, interfaces and deliverables, preventing gaps between architecture, structures, electrical, ventilation, water and controls.
Cause-and-effect and system interfaces
A cause-and-effect matrix defines which events initiate warning, smoke control, door release, lift recall, ventilation shutdown or extinguishing. It is coordinated with building operations and every responsible discipline.
Each signal has a source, confirmation logic, delay, fail-safe state and test method, allowing commissioning to verify the complete safety scenario rather than isolated devices.
Design document package
Depending on design stage, the package may include design notes, plans, diagrams, cable and pipe schedules, calculations, specifications, cause-and-effect, interface requirements and testing criteria.
The package is agreed against DBN A.2.2-3:2014 with applicable amendments, project inputs and contract requirements. Standards are rechecked for every project rather than copied from an earlier job.
