Published on Friday 12th January 2024
Every year, eligible academies, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary-aided (VA) schools have the chance to apply for capital funding through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The Department for Education (DfE) gives priority to schools with significant structural needs, focusing on keeping educational buildings safe and in good working order. This involves funding projects that address health and safety issues, ensure building compliance, and tackle structures in poor condition.
Every year, eligible academies, sixth-form colleges, and voluntary-aided (VA) schools have the chance to apply for capital funding through the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). The Department for Education (DfE) gives priority to schools with significant structural needs, focusing on keeping educational buildings safe and in good working order. This involves funding projects that address health and safety issues, ensure building compliance, and tackle structures in poor condition.
For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/condition-improvement-fund
Improving accessibility and ensuring building compliance are common objectives for projects supported by the Condition Improvement Fund (CIF). Projects involving the installation of access ramps or steps typically require approval from a building control office and must comply with Part M and K of the Building Regulations.
Compliant ramps and steps, when applicable, should incorporate the following features:
We offer solutions for both permanent and temporary requirements to align with diverse project specifications.
Quotations can be returned within 24hrs if there is clear information given, including project address, drawings, photos and contact details.
Requirement: We were assigned the task of replacing the deteriorating ramp leading to the modular building with a corrosion-resistant system capable of enduring various weather conditions. Additionally, we upgraded the current steep steps with a fully modular step system.
Our steel modular systems are fully galvanised to guarantee strong rust protection.
Requirement: Upgrading an aging wooden ramp with a compliant Rapid Ramp System.
This system needed to possess the necessary strength to endure impacts from electrically operated wheelchairs, provide support for users in the event of a fall, and feature handrails that met the specifications outlined in BS 6180:2011. Our ramp successfully meets all of these requirements.
Requirement: A ramp and accompanying access steps for a recently constructed modular classroom.
Our team completed the installation of the Rapid Ramp during the summer break.
Source:
Crown, Department for Education, 16 October 2014, Condition Improvement Fund (https://www.gov.uk/guidance/condition-improvement-fund).
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