Peter Stephenson
As Principal Consultant for Kingfell Consulting, Peter co-ordinates the
company consultancy activities in addition to developing fire strategies and
fire systems analysis for projects as diverse as LUL Station premises and
The Palaces of Westminster.
His considerable experiences in Fire Safety Engineering include working
as Senior Fire Safety Engineer for Network Rail Western territory, Fire
Safety Engineer for Mott McDonald and Fire Safety Officer for Royal
Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Peter is particulary aware of both client and project requirements having a
depth of experience as both an enforcer of fire safety legislation and a fire
consultant within the built environment.
Peter is actively enrolled within the fire safety community as treasurer of
the Railway Industry Fire Association (RIFA) and finance director of
the International Aviation Fire Protection Association (IAFPA).
Employment History
2005 to date Kingfell Consulting - Principal Fire Safety Engineer
2004 Connell Mott MacDonald - Fire Safety Engineer
2003 Network Rail - Fire Safety Engineer
2002 Network Rail - Assistant Fire Engineer
1996 Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue - Fire Safety Officer
1992 Royal Berkshire Fire Prevention - Fire Safety Technician
Project Experience
Palace of Westminster - Fire Safety Summer Recess Works
The project works involved the design of fire safety systems and project
management for delivery over the Summer Recess 2009. As part of the
project team Peter provided managerial and technical support to the Project
Manager and Design Team including reviewing fire system designs, risk
assessments and overall quality control.
Portcullis House – Video Smoke Detection
The project works involved the review of the existing fire detection system
at Portcullis House and the development of a design solution to reduce the
frequency of unwanted fire alarms within the premises. Peter provided
technical support to the design team and liaison with the Palace of
Westminster Fire safety Manager.
BAA Gatwick – South Terminal International Departure Lounge
The South Terminal has expanded its airside boundary and Kingfell were
responsible for the Automatic Fire Detection and Voice Alarm design and
implementation. Kingfell are the appointed approved designers for BAA
Gatwick due to LPS 1014 status. Peter provided technical support to the
design team, design verification and client consultation.
International Convention Centre – Birmingham
Kingfell were commissioned to provide consultancy and design services
for the change over of the fire alarm panels at the ICC. A critical element
of this project was to ensure business continuity at the centre and a
complex design and migration strategy was developed. Peter undertook
initial client liaison prior to providing technical support to the Project
Manager and design verification.
Kings Cross Station Redevelopment - Automatic Fire Detection System Design
Kingfell were commissioned to develop the fire alarm panel migration
strategy detail design. As part of the project works ,Peter provided the
initial fee proposal and contract negotiation. During the strategy
development Peter has assisted in reviewing reports, designs and providing
technical support to the project team.
Network Rail – Ashford International Electronic Control Centre
Kingfell provided the design for gas suppression systems and associated
fire detection systems. Peter provided technical support, client liaison with
the Network Rail Fire Engineering Team and design verification on the
project.
Network Rail – CTL Fire Model
Kingfell were commissioned to provide a fire strategy for the 12-car
enhancement project at City Thames Link Station. Peter assisted in the
development of the fire strategy, client liaison, consultation with statutory
authorities and overall project technical support. As part of the project
several fire scenario’s were modelled using CFD software and the results
analysed to demonstrate that the existing smoke control system operated
satisfactorily.
DLR – Woolwich Arsenal Extension
On behalf of DLR Kingfell were commissioned by Colas Rail to design the
fire alarm systems for the new intervention shaft and station at Woolwich
Arsenal. Peter undertook initial consultation with the client and ongoing
quality control and design verification for the Kingfell fire alarm system
design. As a separate commission Kingfell were engaged to develop a
system wide fire strategy review by Serco Docklands and to carry out
compliance checks inline with Section 12 Regulations at the new station
including the statutory fire risk assessments of the station prior to the
official opening. Peter carried out this role for Serco Docklands.
Homes in Havering
Kingfell were initially asked to carry out a pilot study of fire safety
inspections including fire risk assessments, building surveys and premises
fire safety plans. The commission has been extended to cover all high rise
residential accommodation, sheltered housing and office buildings for
Homes in Havering on behalf of the London Borough of Havering. Peter
has taken a lead role in the initial client negotiations and due to very tight
programme schedules has been `hands on’ in undertaking site fire risk
assessments. Peter has also provided technical support to the Project
Manager and quality control for project deliverables.
Royal Oak Portal
Kingfell have been appointed as part of the Capita Symonds Crossrail
design team for the delivery of the portal fire strategy and all fire safety
systems design. As lead consultant Peter is responsible for overseeing the
development of the fire strategy, fire system designs, liaison with
stakeholders and statutory authorities and production of all associated
specifications and reports.
Heartlands School Project - Design & Build RIBA Stage D to L
Kingfell were commissioned by the project architects on behalf of the
London Borough of Haringey to develop the fire strategy through the
detailed design process and construction phases. Peter assisted in the initial
project contract and fee structure through to providing technical support for
the strategy development and fire systems verification.
Project Experience
Fire Strategy Development Sub-surface Stations – To prepare and develop
fire strategy documents for 30+ stations as part of modernisation and
refurbishment projects. Full evacuation modelling and pier review of
proposed works against LU and British Standards was carried out.
TfL Fire Safety Review and Fire Risk Assessments – In conjunction with
TfL Streets fire safety policies and strategies were developed for road
tunnels within the London area. The commission included developing a
risk assessment process and carrying out these assessments. Further work
has been carried out which involved the inspection of 100+ pump rooms
etc. associated with road underpasses.
Waterloo Station Fire Strategy Review
Kingfell reviewed the existing fire safety provisions and interaction with
18+ stakeholders at Waterloo Station including the preparation of
evacuation models for various evacuation scenarios. Proposed amendments
to fire system cause & effects were made to maximise safety and minimize business disruption.
Blackfriars Station Redevelopment – As part of this on-going project a
construction site fire strategy was required as part of the safety case
submission. Kingfell developed the strategy in association with all relevant
stakeholders and produce a fire impact assessment for each phase of works.
Docklands Light Railway – Providing quality control and design
verification for the Kingfell fire alarm system design at the newly built
extension at Woolwich Arsenal Station. As a separate commission Kingfell
were engaged to carry out compliance checks inline with Section 12
Regulations and statutory fire risk assessments.
Kings Cross Redevelopment – Peer review and development of the concept
fire safety designs for the railway station including approvals with the
London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority. Validation of fire
strategy including smoke control provisions.
Paddington Station – As part of the redevelopment of the Heathrow
Express check-in area within the Paddington Lawns, it was necessary to
re-evaluate the fire strategy and obtain Fire Authority Approval. This
involved a review of the smoke control provisions within the retail areas of
the station.
Video Smoke Detection (Euston Station) – This project involved the
selection of an appropriate method of identifying a fire within the confines
of the station environment. The choice of system required the early
detection of fire as it would be replacing the life–expired sprinkler system
in this area. Approval under the Fire Precautions Act was required from the
Fire Authority.
Halon Replacement Project – To satisfy the legal requirement for the
removal of Halon, this project reappraised the risks at all Network Rail
premises where Halon fire extinguishing systems were used and suitable
alternatives were selected as necessary. Fire Authority liaison and approval
was required for Section 12 stations.
Fire Risk Assessment Project – To manage the fire risks within its
extensive property portfolio, Network Rail developed a simple analytical
fire risk assessment tool. As part of the tools development the project team
reviewed the functional performance of the tool for both life safety and
business protection prior to its implementation.
Network Rail – Ashford International Electronic Control Centre. Kingfell
provided the design for gas suppression systems and associated fire
detection systems. Peter provided technical support, client liaison with the
Network Rail Fire Engineering Team and design verification on the
project.
Network Rail City Thameslink - Fire Strategy - Kingfell were
commissioned to provide a fire strategy for the 12-car enhancement project
at City Thames Link Station. Peter assisted in the development of the fire
strategy, client liaison, consultation with statutory authorities and overall
project technical support. As part of the project several fire scenarios were
modelled using CFD software and the results analysed to demonstrate that
the existing smoke control system operated satisfactorily.
Dockland Light Railway - Woolwich Arsenal Station and Intervention
Shaft. - On behalf of DLR Kingfell were commissioned by Colas Rail to
design the fire alarm systems for the new intervention shaft and station at
Woolwich Arsenal. Peter undertook initial consultation with the client and
ongoing quality control and design verification for the Kingfell fire alarm
system design. As a separate commissions Kingfell were engaged to
develop a system wide fire strategy review by Serco Docklands and to
carry out compliance checks inline with Section 12 Regulations at the new
station including the statutory fire risk assessments of the station prior to
the official opening. Peter carried out this role for Serco Docklands.
Royal Oak Portal, Crossrail - Kingfell have been appointed as part of the
Capita Symonds Crossrail design team for the delivery of the portal fire
strategy and all fire safety systems design. As lead consultant Peter is
responsible for overseeing the development of the fire strategy, fire system
designs, liaison with stakeholders and statutory authorities and production
of all associated specifications and reports.