Fire Safety Engineering is paramount in safeguarding human life, assets and the environment, and a set of stringent guidelines must be adhered to in order to achieve occupancy. This is often referred to as “meeting code” or “achieving compliance” – and it is essential for any new structure to apply for.
A Fire Safety Engineer will work with a client to successfully check the boxes of safety compliance. This process may begin at planning stage where a Fire Safety Engineer may be brought in to advise on the necessary features required for access, mitigation and safety planning. They may also advise on existing structures providing assessments and reports regarding materials used, potential risks and remedial advice.
Here is a brief list of the services regularly provided to certain sectors:
Government & Primary Industries
Government and primary industries will seek assistance from Engineers and Fire Safety professionals at planning and current stages. These are the most common services provided to this sector:
Fire Safety Engineer services to maintain up to code practices
Intuitive Fire Safety Engineering Solutions
Fire Protection Systems Design
Risk Assessments carried out by a Registered Fire Engineer
Accessibility Consulting Services to identify accessibility concerns
Developers
Those within the development and construction industry will seek assistance from Engineers and Fire Safety professionals at planning stage. These are the most common services provided to this sector:
Fire Safety Engineering and planning services at design phase
Cladding Fire Risk Assessment prior to selecting materials
Fire Protection Systems Design
Access Consultancy Services to ensure safety and accessibility and Egressability for all
Architects
Architects will seek assistance from Engineers and Fire Safety professionals at planning or pre-sketch phase. These are the most common services provided to this sector:
Performance-Based Solutions
Cladding Fire Risk Assessment to assure correct materials are used
Professional advice and guidance at design phase
Accessibility Consulting Services to assure adequate access and egress for all
Private Sector
Those within the private sector require a broad range of assistance from Fire Safety professionals. These are the most common services provided to this sector:
Planning and auditing
Fire Protection Systems Design
Cladding Risk Assessment to ensure correct materials have been used
Accessibility, Egressability Consulting Services for compliance and safety
For decades, Fahrenheit Global has worked within the fire safety sector across various industries at planning and remedial stages. With a commitment to quality, Fahrenheit Global has established a reputation as a leading Fire Engineering Firm across a broad range of industries Australia-wide.
To learn more about Fire Safety Engineering and Fahrenheit Global please visit www.fahreheitglobal.com.au
