The Solutions:

→ Developed a Performance Solution that allows specific public corridor walls to remain non-fire-rated while ensuring separation between residential units and communal areas through strategic fire compartmentation.
→ Enhanced egress measures by introducing fire-rated doors with smoke seals, enhanced detection and occupant warning.
→ Utilised quantitative fire modelling to assess smoke movement and demonstrate compliance with NCC Performance Requirements.

The Outcomes:

→ A compliant fire safety strategy tailored to support the efficient residential setting.
→ A fire strategy that supports vulnerable residents while delivering practical, regulatory-compliant fire safety measures.
→ A performance-based fire engineering solution that supports evacuation while respecting the operational needs of the facility.

This project exemplifies how fire engineering solutions can enhance safety, whilst supporting efficiency and achieving compliance in residential facilities.

The Solutions

→ Developed a fire safety strategy that aligns with the NCC while allowing flexibility in construction elements such as fire-resistance levels (FRLs) for slabs, columns, and ancillary elements.
→ Implemented performance-based solutions for fire hydrants, egress paths, and service penetrations to optimise safety without compromising the design vision.
→ Integrated fire engineering strategies, including sprinkler protection, occupant warning systems, and enhanced egress provisions, to ensure compliance.

The Outcomes

→ A fire-engineered residential development that meets safety standards while maintaining architectural and functional integrity.
→ Effective egress solutions and fire safety provisions that support the needs of residents and emergency responders.
→ A built environment that prioritises occupant safety without sacrificing architectural vision. 

The Solutions:

→ Developed a Performance Solution allowing stainless steel drainage pipe penetrations to be protected via alternative methods.
→ Demonstrated compliance with BCA Performance Requirements mitigating fire spread risks in a sensitive healthcare setting.

The Outcomes:

→ A compliant fire safety strategy that supports the refurbishment of critical dialysis services.
→ A solution that integrates with the existing fire safety measures.
→ A performance-based approach supporting fire safety compliance while accommodating the hospital’s operational needs.

This project highlights how fire engineering solutions can enable the seamless refurbishment of healthcare facilities while maintaining the required standard of safety and compliance. 

The Solutions:

→ Developed a Performance Solution allowing extended egress travel distances while maintaining occupant safety through enhanced smoke detection.
→ Implemented additional smoke detectors and containment measures to offset increased travel distances and support timely evacuation.
→ Introduced self-closing solid core doors to manage smoke movement within key circulation spaces.

The Outcomes:

→ A compliant fire safety strategy that enables continued use and future adaptability of the cinema.
→ A solution that respects the architectural intent of the refurbishment while prioritising occupant safety.
→ A performance-based fire engineering approach that supports evacuation while aligning with NCC Performance Requirements.

This project demonstrates how performance-based fire engineering can provide a practical yet innovative approach to managing fire safety in heritage buildings.