Sector
Residential
Location
Balmoral, QLD
This multi-level residential project at 59 Collings Street, Balmoral, called for an innovative fire engineering approach to overcome the challenges of a modern Class 2 residential building with associate carpark facilities.
Our strategy focused on ensuring compliance with fire safety standards, including supporting EV Charing Station installation, while respecting the architectural vision and functional requirements of the design.
The Challenges
- Boundary proximity and fire separation: Managing openings in external walls and carpark exhaust grilles within 3m of the allotment boundary required specialised protective measures.
- Extended egress distances: Deviations in travel distances for exits on basement and ground levels needed a performance-based assessment to demonstrate safe evacuation.
- Innovative design features: Addressing the insulation criteria of lift doors in apartment bounding construction and supporting the central stairway discharge design.
The Solutions
- Custom fire protection solutions: Implementation of fire-rated wing walls and fire attenuation screens to minimise radiant heat to and from allotment boundaries.
- Enhanced egress provisions: Increased exit travel distances supported by fire-rated separation and improved detection systems.
- Specialised safety measures: Provisions for electric vehicle charging stations in the carpark, ensuring safety and compliance with National Construction Code (NCC) and best practices.
The Outcomes
- Code-compliant safety design: A performance-based fire safety solution aligned with the NCC 2022, ensuring full compliance without compromising design intent.
- Long-term safety: Robust fire safety measures that protect building occupants and infrastructure now and into the future.
- Functional and future-ready spaces: A thoughtfully designed residential and carpark facility supporting modern living and evolving technology.
