Performance Solutions

If a building design does not fully comply with the prescriptive requirements of the Building Code of Australia (BCA), an alternative solution can be approved as a 'Performance Solution' by an Accredited Fire Safety Engineer.

EXAMPLES OF SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE

Provide advise on key fire safety requirements during the early design stages (pre-DA submission)

Help resolve fire safety non-compliances during design process
Discuss different fire safety options to achieve compliance
Produce quality fire engineering briefs / reports
Undertake fire safety inspections for building occupation
Provide an objective peer review of third party fire engineering reports
Maintain open communication with you via email / phone

JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF HOW FIRE ENGINEERING CAN HELP

Rationalise fire rating of building elements

Public corridors exceeding 40 m in length
Alternative protection to openings within close proximity to site boundaries
Location and number of fire stairs required
Extended travel distances within the building
Reduced egress width / heights
Travel via fire-isolated stairs
Protection of occupants when discharging from fire stairs
Direction of door swings
Use of roller shutters in the path of egress
Location and protection of fire brigade booster assemblies
Location of sprinkler alarm valves
Alternative protection to external hydrants
Rationalise smoke exhaust systems
Variation to atrium requirements

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