Historic Leinster House Refurbishment Project

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The proposed works comprise full rewiring of Historic Leinster House to current standards – this will include the stripping out of existing installations, dismantling and removal of existing lift and installation of a new evacuation lift, the identification of new service routes, the relocation of the existing comms room and provision of new distribution boards in fire-proofed enclosures. The carrying out of structural strengthening to some existing floors. The carrying out of fire upgrading works including the installation of fire-barriers to provide adequate compartmentation, boxing out of structural steelwork at attic level, fire-stopping to services penetrations, upgrade of existing internal doors and some minor demolition to create openings to provide adequate means of escape. Upgrading the fire resistance of the existing floors. Rationalisation and reconfiguration of existing pipework, replacement of existing air handling units, investigation of internal downpipes and all necessary repairs. The carrying out of joinery repairs to include refurbishment of existing historic windows, window shutters and other internal joinery items, the carrying out of stone repairs both internally and externally, reinstatement of original entrance door to Leinster Lawn (including demolition of existing portico) stabilisation and repair of existing decorative lath and plaster ceilings, re-roofing works including the removal and disposal of asbestos slates and replacement of existing slates, lead-work and copper gutters and linings. The provision of a new plant room at roof level, fitting out of new WC's at various levels, redecoration of rooms affected by the works, provision of new partitions to designated rooms and reforming existing partitions, all necessary finishing out works.