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Plumbing & Fire System Upgrades at Kennards Storage Cardiff

Plumbing & Fire System Upgrades at Kennards Storage Cardiff

May 12, 2023 | Commercial Plumbing

Project Overview

Kennards Storage Cardiff, a trusted provider of secure storage solutions, required essential infrastructure upgrades to improve fire safety and stormwater drainage.

In collaboration with Reitsma Constructions, we delivered a comprehensive plumbing and fire system upgrade as per their plans and design, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and long-term durability.
The project included:

  • Fire system extension with new fire hose reels and hydrants.
  • Stormwater management upgrades with underground drainage, gutters, and downpipes.

These enhancements improved site safety, water runoff control, and overall operational reliability.

Project Scope & Key Upgrades

1. Fire System Extension: Ensuring Safety & Compliance

Challenge:
The facility required additional fire safety measures to meet regulatory requirements and enhance emergency preparedness. The existing fire system lacked adequate coverage, requiring new installations with proper plumbing connections.

  • Installed fire hose reels and hydrants at key locations.
  • Ensured high-pressure water supply for emergency use.
  • Designed the system to meet fire safety compliance standards.

Outcome:
The new fire system extension provides rapid response firefighting capabilities, ensuring greater protection for storage units and customer assets.

2. Stormwater System Upgrade: Preventing Flooding & Water Damage

Challenge:
The facility experienced poor water runoff management, increasing the risk of water pooling, erosion, and potential flooding during heavy rainfall.
Our Solution:

  • Installed new underground drainage to efficiently channel stormwater away.
  • Upgraded gutters and downpipes to handle high water volumes.
  •  Optimized water runoff management to protect the facility’s foundation.

Outcome:
The enhanced stormwater system now effectively prevents flooding and improves site drainage, reducing long-term maintenance costs and structural risks.

Results & Benefits
By implementing these critical upgrades, Kennards Storage Cardiff now benefits from:

  •  Improved Fire Safety – Enhanced emergency response capabilities with new hydrants and hose reels.
  •  Regulatory Compliance – Fire systems meet Australian safety standards for commercial properties.
  • Flood Prevention – Effective stormwater management minimizes water damage risks.
  • Long-Term Durability – Modern plumbing solutions ensure sustainable operation with minimal upkeep.

This project strengthens facility safety, resilience, and operational efficiency, ensuring peace of mind for customers and management alike.

Red wall-mounted hose reel with black hose and copper piping, valves, and a Ridgid toolbox on a diamond-plate wall in a workshop setting.
Copper pipe running vertically along a corrugated metal wall in a workshop, with a red hose reel mounted nearby and a small work desk in the background.
Long white utility pipe runs horizontally along a white wall, supported by metal brackets beneath a corrugated upper facade.
Construction site with a large concrete foundation wall, white PVC pipes, and a dirt trench; a gray plastic bin sits in the foreground.
Grey PVC downspouts and large curved drainage pipes along the side of a white building, with dirt and plants nearby.
Side of a corrugated metal building with white gutters and downspouts along the roof, set against a clear blue sky and tree shadows.
Deep construction trench with muddy water and piled dirt beside an industrial building, with equipment in the background and a portable toilet present.