Expert Fire Safety Solutions for Government Projects
For over 30 years, Jensen Hughes has partnered with the Australian Department of Defence, providing expert fire safety engineering services. Our work spans multiple federal government projects, including Parliament House, where we have acted as the lead fire engineers. Through our Crown Certification services, we ensure building works undertaken by or on behalf of state Crown agencies comply with the Building Code of Australia (BCA) and other key regulations.
As a Technically Assured Organisation (TAO) accredited entity, we are also uniquely qualified to offer fire engineering, Crown certification, and accessibility consulting services for major Transport for NSW rail projects. With expertise across disciplines, we deliver tailored, cost-effective solutions to meet the unique requirements of government projects.
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Meet the Experts
Specialised Fire Safety Services for Defence
The Australian Department of Defence operates under intense scrutiny, often due to its government funding and mission to protect against unseen dangers. Upholding the highest standards is critical, and fire safety plays a pivotal role in every aspect of the industry’s work. Our team of experienced experts is equipped to support defence fire safety projects for emergency response and rescue personnel, including fire and rescue services and road crash rescue team; outsourced safety and emergency response trainers; site managers of high-risk locations needing tailored solutions and risk training; safety Advisors and Safety Officers.
Historic Buildings + Monuments
Historic buildings present unique fire protection challenges, requiring code compliance while preserving irreplaceable architectural features. Jensen Hughes specializes in developing practical, performance-based fire and life safety solutions when traditional code approaches may compromise historic elements such as monumental stairways, ornate ceilings, skylights, historic finishes, and other significant features.
Our Federal Clients
Jensen Hughes has over 40 years of experience providing fire protection engineering, research and environmental services for various sectors of the U.S. Government.
Our experience ranges from traditional engineering to unique hazard evaluation and sophisticated program development. We offer proven and innovative approaches to unique code and fire protection problems and our expert research is enhanced by our in-house fire laboratory and testing facilities.
40+ years of experience supporting
- Architect of the Capitol (AOC)
- Department of Justice (DOJ)
- Department of Transportation (DOT)
- Department of the Interior
- Department of State (DOS)
- Department of Energy (DOE)
- Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
- Department of Commerce (DOC)
- Department of Defense (DOD)
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- General Services Administration (GSA)
- National Institutes of Health (NHS)
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
- Bureau of Reclamation
- Washington Headquarters Services (WHS)
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Government + Defence Industry Services
Learn more about our service offerings for government + defence facilities.
Accessibility + Universal Design
Accessibility + Universal Design Core Services
Accessible + Adaptable Housing Solutions
Bespoke Accessibility Services
Building Code + Regulations
Bushfire Testing
Construction Inspections + Advice
Crown Certification
Design Assessments + Upgrades
Fire Resistance Testing
Fire Safety Assessment + Audits
Fire Safety Strategies
Fire, Smoke + Evacuation Modelling
Passive Fire + Compliance
Peer Reviews
Performance Solutions
Reaction to Fire Testing
Structural Fire Engineering
Technical Fire Assessment
We partner with you to solve complex challenges throughout the project lifecycle
Our specialist consultants are key to our success, possessing market-leading skills and extensive experience in large-scale, complex and demanding projects. Our high-end regional capabilities are further supported globally by our international resources, extending our expertise to include special hazards, security risk, as well as nuclear and hydrogen services. Jensen Hughes Pacific’s primary focus is on delivering high-quality services in the following areas:
- Fire Safety Engineering + Systems Design
- Building Code Consulting
- Accessibility + Universal Design
- Environmentally Sustainable Design
- Fire Testing + Technical Fire Assessment
- FireMark Product Certification
Our Office Locations
With offices around the world and team members on the ground in key regions, our global reach and vital in-country expertise enable us to deliver solutions that meet the specific needs of our clients and the communities we serve.
