Passive Fire Consulting + Compliance
We work closely with owners, facility managers and building contractors across new and existing buildings to assess passive fire systems, conduct compliance audits and provide independent advice on passive fire protection requirements.
Passive Fire Safety for New and Existing Buildings
Our team of passive fire consultants specialise in fire sealing, lightweight construction and shafts. We provide services across the project lifecycle, including design review, system selection support, construction inspections and certification of completed installations. We assess proposed systems against relevant test evidence to verify compatibility between wall types, services, construction materials and opening sizes.
Passive Fire Consulting + Compliance | Australia + New Zealand
Expert Passive Fire Consulting
Our passive fire consultants work closely with builders, contractors and project teams across new and existing buildings to assess passive fire systems, conduct inspections and support compliance.
Our focus is practical advice, clear reporting and helping clients maintain compliant passive fire systems.
Penetration Schedules
A passive fire penetration schedule is used to document and manage service penetrations through fire rated walls, floors and other fire resistant building elements. It records the location, service type, fire stopping system and supporting test evidence for each penetration, helping maintain compliance and the integrity of fire compartments.
Our passive fire team can develop and review passive fire penetration schedules for new and existing buildings. We assess proposed penetrations against relevant test evidence and project requirements, providing a clear record to support installation, inspection, certification and ongoing building management. A well managed penetration schedule helps preserve the performance of fire rated barriers where they are penetrated by services such as electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
Inspections of Penetrations
Passive fire inspections help verify that fire stopping systems protecting service penetrations have been installed correctly and in accordance with approved specifications, test evidence and project requirements. These inspections support compliance and help maintain the integrity of fire related walls, floors and other fire resistant building elements.
Our passive fire consultants inspect passive fire installations throughout construction and at project completion. We assess workmanship, system selection and installation details, documenting any non-conformances or items requiring further review. Following each inspection, we provide a detailed report outlining observations, findings and recommended corrective actions to support compliance and certification outcomes.
Passive Fire Site Briefing
Our experienced passive fire consultants deliver on-site passive fire briefings for project teams, installers and subcontractors. These sessions provide practical guidance on passive fire requirements, common installation issues, system limitations and the application of tested and approved solutions. We also outline key compliance considerations and project-specific requirements to support consistent installation practices. Conducting a briefing before work commences can help reduce rework, improve installation quality and minimise compliance issues later in the project.
Independent Passive Fire Inspections
Our passive fire inspection services are delivered in accordance with ISO 17020 principles, providing clients with an independent and systematic approach to assessing passive fire protection measures within buildings.
Through detailed inspections and reporting, we identify compliance issues, installation defects and areas requiring further investigation. This helps building owners and project teams make informed decisions regarding risk management, remediation and ongoing compliance.
Specification for Fire Rated Doors and Access Panels
Passive fire specifications for fire rated doors and access panels ensure compliance with standards that dictate fire resistance levels and testing requirements.
Jensen Hughes can help ensure that these components are correctly certified and installed to effectively contribute to a building's overall fire safety strategy. Our team offers regular inspections and can provide documentation to ensure ongoing compliance.
Additional Passive Fire + Compliance Services
Our passive fire consultants provide a range of additional compliance and advisory services, including:
- Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) compliance support
- Penetration assessments for walls, floors, ceilings and shafts
- Detailed reviews of proposed fire stopping solutions against relevant test evidence
- Assessment of wall, floor, ceiling and shaft construction types and service penetrations to determine suitable passive fire systems
- Technical liaising with contractors to address passive fire requirements
- Compliance reporting and documentation to support certification
- Final certification reports for submission to the building certifier
Appeals and Complaints
Jensen Hughes is committed to providing impartial and professional inspection services. If you wish to lodge an appeal against a decision or submit a complaint, please complete the appeals and complaints form.
All appeals and complaints will be reviewed promptly, independently, and in accordance with our documented management system.Â
MEET OUR EXPERTS
Charles Boyce
Manager, Passive Fire
Charles Boyce
Manager, Passive Fire
Bachelor of Construction Management, Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS), Fire Protection Association of Australia (FPAA), No. F053424A
Patrick Beikpour
Senior Passive / Code Consultant
Patrick Beikpour
Senior Passive / Code Consultant
Bachelor of Construction Management, Bachelor of Applied Finance & Economics,
Sabari Girish Epari
Senior Passive Fire + Compliance Consultant
Sabari Girish Epari
Senior Passive Fire + Compliance Consultant
MSc, Urban Development and Design, MTech, Structural Engineering and Natural Disaster Management, BTech, Civil Engineering
