Albert Hall Mansions

Rely on Fire Check were instructed by Earl Kendrick, acting on behalf of Olympus Management, to undertake specialist fault-finding and compliance verification services at Albert Hall Mansions, the iconic Grade II-listed residential development in South Kensington, London.

The appointment followed reports of multiple ongoing faults within the existing fire detection and alarm system, with initial recommendations suggesting that a full system replacement may be required. Rely on Fire Check attended site to carry out a detailed technical assessment of the existing installation, identifying the root causes of the faults and advising on targeted replacement components and remedial actions. This approach enabled the issues to be rectified without the need for wholesale system replacement, delivering significant cost savings for the client while maintaining system integrity.

In addition to fault resolution, Rely on Fire Check undertook a full system verification and special inspection of the fire alarm installation. This included reviewing system performance, identifying compliance shortfalls, and producing a comprehensive suite of as-fitted drawings along with a detailed defects and remedial works schedule. This documentation provided a clear pathway to rectification and supported the return of the system to full compliance within a Higher-Risk Building (HRB) environment.

This specialist intervention ensured that the life safety systems were restored to a compliant, reliable condition while respecting the constraints of a historic listed building and avoiding unnecessary capital expenditure.