SERVICES

ACCESSIBILITY

BUILDING REGULATIONS

Auditing

• Aged Care Certification audits in accordance with the Commonwealth Department of Health & Ageing

• Building Code audits in terms of past and present versions of the building regulations

• Due Diligence audits in terms of present building regulations and stakeholder assessment criteria

• Fire Safety audits in terms of past and present versions of local and International building regulations

• Health care audits in accordance with Commonwealth, State & Territory Department’s of Health

• Occupational Health & Safety audits in terms of Commonwealth, State & Territory government policies, as well as International principles

• National Fire Protection Association audits in terms of past and present versions of NFPA building regulations Place of Public

• Entertainment venue audits in terms of past and present versions of the building regulations, and the licensing requirements of local government authorities

Certification

We provide a variety of Certification services throughout Australia:

• Crown Development certification of building regulation compliance in accordance with State & Territory planning legislation

• Design & Completion Certificates attesting to the regulatory compliance of proposed building design, or completed building works

Design Assessment

Using the worldwide experience held by our personnel, we provide Design Assessment services against a wide range of local and International building codes. Clients benefit from our unrivalled expertise, having the flexibility of measuring their proposal against both a specific National Code as well as Worlds Best Practice. These services can be utilised at any stage of the design process, but are optimised by involvement from the initial project feasibility & definition stage through to tender & construction documentation

• Building Code of Australia

• British Approved Documents

• Food Premise Act & Regulations

• Green Book (Abu Dhabi)

• Health Care Design Guide

• International Building Code (IBC)

• Malaysian Building Code

• Manual of Fire Protection Engineering (Defence Department)

• National Fire Protection Association Codes (NFPA)

• New Zealand Building Code

• School Facilities Design Guide

Education

We provide Education & Training services to a broad spectrum of international government and private clients:

• Architectural practices

• Construction & Engineering companies

• Federal, State & local government agencies

• Fire Brigades

• Industry Associations

• University & Technical Colleges

These services are tailored to suit the educational needs of participants, and range from the provision of basic workshops to advanced ‘Continuing Professional Development’ courses:

• Access & facilities for people with disabilities

• Emergency evacuation & management procedures

• Fire safety engineering techniques

• Fire safety systems

• International building regulations

• Risk assessment

• Value engineering.

Emergency Evacuation & Management Procedures

Despite all advancements in building design, an emergency situation can arise without warning.

Emergency Evacuation & Management Procedures aim to minimise and manage the impact of emergencies by providing occupants with the skills necessary to handle any situation:

• Internal & external fire outbreak

• Gas leak

• Bomb threat

• Medical emergency

• Suspicious packages

• Civil disobedience

• Building damage

• Terrorism

• Armed intrusion

• Severe weather event

• Hazardous substances

We assist clients achieve these objectives by analysing the building & occupant characteristics of each design, and formulating a tailored Procedures manual.

We also offer thorough occupant training in emergency response activities to enhance the effectiveness of any manual.

Essential Fire Safety Measures

Essential Fire Safety Measures are an integral component of property protection and life safety design.

This is reflected in building regulations and insurance industry policies worldwide, as mandate the implementation of key fire safety characteristics in building design.

To assist clients meet their legislative responsibilities, we provide a range of services in the documentation, management, and certification of Essential Fire Safety Measures:

• Fire Safety Schedules that document existing and proposed fire safety measures and their associated standards of performance

• Management-In-Use Manuals that document the impact of alternative building solutions on building operation, and detail the maintenance intervals and inspection activities applicable to each fire safety measure

• Annual Fire Safety Statements that certify the operational compliance of existing fire safety measures against their nominated standards of performance

House of Expertise

Within various Middle Eastern countries, it is a requirement of the building permit system that a proposed design be submitted to the Civil Defence and EHS Fire Department Authorities for approval.

Furthermore, these Civil Defence and EHS Fire Department applications must be accompanied by a Fire Safety Strategy report prepared by a House of Expertise.

Our Company is recognised by the Civil Defence and EHS Fire Department Authorities as a provider of House of Expertise services.

This prestigious recognition is both highly valued and respected, as it is of limited issue, and available only to applicants capable of demonstrating ‘World Class’ experience and qualification. Through our Middle Eastern office, we present and negotiate proposals directly to the Authorities and other stakeholders

Occupational Health & Safety

We provide a wide variety of specialist Occupational Health & Safety services that evaluate building and infrastructure design against relevant government legislation and Worlds Best Practice:

• Auditing of existing buildings

• Certification of regulatory compliance

• Design assessment

• Preparation of building & operation management plans

• Legal representation

It is recognised in the provision of these services that compliance with a National building code does not, in isolation, ensure compliance with the health, amenity and safety objectives of State & Territory OH&S legislation.

Risk Assessment

The identification and management of fire and life safety risk is an integral step in achieving ‘excellence in building design’.

As experts in life safety engineering and regulatory compliance, we hold extensive experience in the undertaking of Risk Assessment studies.

We provide assessment services to any stage of the design and construction process: from concept to completion.

• Architectural documentation

• Fire fighting and alarm system design

• MEP services documentation

• Shop drawings

• Works-as-executed

Negotiations are undertaken with regulatory authorities for the purpose of facilitating the issue of appropriate Consents and Approvals.

FIRE SAFETY ENGINEERING

LEGAL SERVICES