A Shurgard self-storage warehouse in Croydon has almost been completely rebuilt after it was burned down in a huge fire on New Year’s Eve in 2018.
The devastating blaze ripped through the entire warehouse, located on Purley Way, destroying all 1,198 units on its site. At one stage, 20 fire engines and around 125 firefighters were on the scene trying to tackle the flames.
The new four-storey building is to contain 1,100 units will have sprinklers “enhance fire safety”. By utilising the flat roof, it has allowed sprinklers to be accommodated while still keeping the height of the building below that of the original ridge line.”
The report also details further fire safety measures being installed, including emergency exits and fire fighting stairs.
Its panelling has been subject to testing from bodies like ISO, the British Standards Institute and the National Fire Protection Agency… MORE