PERFORMANCE-BASED FIRE ENGINEERING AND STRATEGY
Fire engineering is a dynamic and evolving discipline where Fire Check Consultants have played a pivotal role in driving innovation and enhancing safety standards. Through our expertise and commitment to excellence, we strive to create safer, and more sustainable built environments.
At Fire Check Consultants, we specialise in the development of Performance Solutions. Aligned with the National Construction Code (NCC), a performance-based code, our solutions foster innovation, enable artistic creativity, and deliver cost-effective compliance with Performance Requirements. By leveraging fire science and engineering principles, designers can achieve tailored, cutting-edge outcomes that ensure the best results for every project.
Fire Safety Concept Design Strategy
The Fire Safety Concept Design is the critical first step in the fire safety design process, where potential non-compliances are clearly outlined and addressed. This phase establishes a strong foundation for effective building fire safety strategies tailored to the unique requirements of your project.
At Fire Check Consultants, we facilitate transparent discussions with developers and project managers, organising collaborative meetings to ensure all stakeholders have the opportunity to raise concerns and contribute to the process. Our approach fosters clear communication and ensures that all aspects of the project are aligned with compliance and performance objectives.
Using the latest software, we conduct detailed analyses to evaluate risks and identify solutions. The findings are compiled into comprehensive Fire Engineering Reports (FERs), which are then submitted for review and approval by the relevant authorities and stakeholders. This process ensures your project is not only compliant but also optimised for building safety and efficiency.
Performance-Based Solutions
At Fire Check Consultants, we excel in crafting Performance-Based Fire Safety Engineering Solutions that deliver innovation, flexibility, and compliance. These solutions go beyond traditional methods, aligning with the National Construction Code (NCC) to meet Performance Requirements through creative and cost-effective approaches.
The NCC defines Performance Solutions as alternatives to the standard Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions, offering the opportunity to explore new design possibilities. By leveraging these solutions, we enable designers and project teams to achieve outcomes that balance safety, compliance, and creativity while optimising project costs.
Our team of skilled fire engineers is equipped to develop tailored Performance Solutions that address the unique challenges and goals of your project. With a focus on achieving the best possible results, we ensure your project stands out while meeting the highest standards of fire safety.
Structural Fire Engineering
At Fire Check Consultants, we bring advanced expertise in structural fire engineering, leveraging finite element modelling to evaluate how structures perform under elevated temperatures. This critical analysis helps ensure buildings remain safe and compliant, even in the most challenging fire scenarios.
Our fire safety engineers assess the worst credible fire scenarios by developing precise time-temperature curves and incorporating them into finite element models. These models simulate the effects of thermal stress on structural components, providing insights into movement, load distribution, and overall performance.
Through this detailed analysis, we can determine whether additional fire safety measures, such as fire compartmentation, or fire protection systems are required to enhance resilience. The model results are also used to demonstrate reduced fire resistance levels while meeting compliance with relevant performance standards, ensuring a balance between safety and regulatory adherence.
Fire, Smoke and Evacuation Modelling
At Fire Check Consultants, we combine extensive expertise and cutting-edge tools to deliver advanced fire, smoke, and evacuation modelling services. Using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations, we assess the effects of fire and calculate the products of combustion within built environments. These detailed simulations provide crucial insights into fire behaviour, aiding in the development of effective fire safety design strategies.
Our CFD modelling enables us to:
- Evaluate tenable human conditions during a fire.
- Determine smoke control system requirements.
- Model the spread of fire and hot smoke as well as received radiant heat.
- Predict fire detector and sprinkler system activation times.
- Assess the performance of fire protection systems under various scenarios.
In addition, our consultants conduct 3D real-time analysis of occupant evacuation during fire conditions. By interlinking evacuation modelling with CFD results, we gain a comprehensive understanding of tenability conditions within escape routes. This integrated analysis supports critical decisions regarding fire safety requirements and ensures compliance with regulatory authorities, helping to safeguard lives and property.
Evidence of Suitability Report
At Fire Check Consultants, we specialise in producing Evidence of Suitability reports for products or materials that may not fully comply with the Deemed-to-Satisfy (DtS) provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC). These reports provide a pathway for demonstrating compliance through engineering expertise and equivalence to tested systems.
Using engineering judgment and analysis, we evaluate the proposed configuration to determine how it meets the performance requirements of the relevant building code. Examples of our previous reports include:
- Using alternative passive fire rating systems to achieve Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs).
- Addressing non-compliant fire-stopping products.
- Evaluating combustible materials for safe and compliant use.
If you plan to use a product or material in a way that deviates from traditional compliance pathways, our consultants can provide a tailored Evidence of Suitability report to help you navigate approval processes and ensure your project meets all necessary standards.
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At Fire Check Consultants, we provide expert fire engineering services to ensure compliance, safety, and innovative solutions tailored to your project. Whether you need strategic advice, performance-based solutions, or advanced fire modelling, we’re here to help. Get in touch with a fire engineer today to discuss how we can support your fire safety needs.
