Offerton Fire Station

About The Project

Central Electrical (NW) Ltd delivered the M&E installation package as part of the refurbishment and reconfiguration of the appliance bay facilities at Offerton Fire Station for Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS). The works supported modifications to the existing operational fire station, including alterations to internal layouts, ventilation systems, lighting arrangements and fire alarm infrastructure.

Electrical Services

• Alteration and relocation of existing lighting installations to accommodate the revised appliance bay layout.
• Installation of new fire alarm sounders, detectors and associated fire alarm devices within the refurbished areas.
• Modification and extension of existing fire alarm circuits to maintain full coverage and compliance.
• Reconfiguration of electrical services to suit new partition walls and room layouts.
• Testing, commissioning and certification of all electrical installations upon completion.

Mechanical Services

• Installation of mechanical ventilation systems serving the newly created kit room and operational areas.
• Relocation and modification of existing heating equipment to suit the revised building configuration.
• Adaptation of existing building services to accommodate the new appliance bay arrangement and internal room alterations.
• Coordination of M&E services within an operational emergency services environment to minimise disruption to station activities. 

Refurbishment & Building Integration

• Support for the construction of new stud partitions and room formations within the appliance bay.
• Coordination of services associated with the creation of a new PPE storage and kit room.
• Integration of mechanical and electrical services with the station refurbishment works and operational requirements.
• Ensuring all installations were completed in accordance with current fire safety, electrical and building regulations.

Testing, Commissioning & Handover

• Functional testing of all fire alarm modifications and life safety systems.
• Commissioning of ventilation and heating services.
• Production of as-installed records and certification.
• Final handover ensuring the refurbished areas were fully operational and compliant.

Project Highlights

• Refurbishment of a live operational fire station.
• Appliance bay reconfiguration and creation of new operational support spaces.
• Fire alarm, lighting, heating and ventilation alterations.
• Delivery of works within a critical emergency services environment requiring careful planning and coordination.

This project demonstrated Central Electrical’s ability to undertake sensitive refurbishment works within operational public-sector facilities, delivering compliant mechanical and electrical installations while maintaining continuity of essential emergency services.