Code Compliance Consultancy + Feasibility
Interpreting and applying building and fire safety codes can be a daunting task. With our in-depth knowledge of the regulatory landscape, we can help clients successfully navigate code requirements and identify building and fire safety strategies that best fit the needs of their project. Our active involvement in international building and fire safety organizations further allows us to stay informed of current standards and code updates and ready to address any potential concerns throughout the planning and installation process.
Accessibility
Laws, codes, and standards that govern accessibility compliance—such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Housing Act and UK Equality Act 2010—can be unclear and subject to broad interpretation. Our team can assist with accessibility and building regulations compliance, achieve compliance when designing and constructing facilities and sites, and manage the risk of future claims.
Structural Fire Safety
Poor structural integrity and insufficient fire safety measures can impact building performance and life safety. We collaborate across key specialty areas, providing problem-solving strategies founded in smart policy, innovative research and practical engineering. Our engineers are knowledgeable in advanced 3D analysis techniques and have vast experience in both structural fire-resistant design and fire analysis of steel, concrete, and masonry structures. We can also perform structural safety assessments to determine the extent of damage and repairs after a fire event.
Risk Assessment
All organizations face unforeseeable threats that can severely disrupt business continuity and interfere with normal operations. Identifying and assessing risk exposure with a thorough risk assessment can help avert these threats, protect against significant financial, legal, and regulatory problems, and create an overall safer working environment. As an industry-leader with over 30 years of experience in risk mitigation, we use our distinctive scientific and engineering approach to help companies evaluate potential risk, prevent loss, and develop strategies for risk mitigation and business recovery.
Test + Commissioning
Reliable, code compliant fire and life safety systems are important to protecting occupants from injury and preventing devastating property damage. We work with clients throughout the design, inspection, testing and maintenance process to resolve any specific and practical problems associated with the execution of these systems and ensure that they are operating effectively and efficiently. Utilizing functional and acceptance system testing, we verify that project specifications meet minimum code requirements, performance-based design and end-user requirements. We also provide fire safety system certification when required.
External Wall Systems
An external wall system is made up of the outside of a building, including the cladding, insulation and fire break systems.
Fire Engineering Strategy
Our experience and reputation means that the Approving Authorities know that they can rely on our expertise.
Fire Modelling
Much of our fire engineering analysis is supported by use of the most advanced computer modelling programmes.
Fire Safety Review + Assessment
We work with building owners, developers and architects to undertake detailed audits that meet the latest regulations.
BCAR Fire Safety Compliance + Certification
All new buildings and existing buildings which undergo a material extension, alteration, or change of use must be designed and constructed in compliance with Building Regulations. Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (BCAR) furthermore require owners, builders, and registered construction professionals to demonstrate that works have been designed and constructed in compliance with Building Regulations through mandatory design certification, lodgment of plans and particulars, and builder’s supervision and certification. BCAR regulations includes works related to fire safety design.
