Fire Services
Oceania Consultants offers a comprehensive suite of fire engineering services to safeguard lives, assets, and operations across diverse industries. With a client-focused approach, we combine technical expertise, innovative methodologies, and advanced technologies to deliver customized fire safety solutions. Our services encompass risk assessment, fire protection systems, structural fire engineering, and more, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards while promoting resilience, efficiency, and sustainability.
Fire Risk Assessment
We specialize in identifying and mitigating fire hazards across diverse industries, ensuring compliance with regulations while minimizing risks. Whether it’s new construction or existing buildings, our assessments empower clients to make informed decisions that prioritize safety, efficiency, and resilience.
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Comprehensive fire risk assessments for marine vessels (FPSOs, container ships), tunnels, and rail infrastructure (stations, rolling stock).
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Façade and cladding fire safety evaluations for high-rise and commercial buildings.
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Wildfire risk mitigation strategies for Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) areas and critical infrastructure.
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Risk analysis for emerging technologies, such as EVs, micromobility, and lithium-ion batteries.
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Customized fire modelling and scenario testing for tailored mitigation strategies.
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Due diligence and audit services to evaluate regulatory compliance, system performance, and overall fire safety.
Fire Life Safety Engineering
Our expertise in Fire Life Safety (FLS) engineering enables us to deliver innovative, performance-based designs that align with regulatory standards while accommodating architectural and operational goals.
Oceania Consultants combines performance-based and prescriptive design methods to deliver innovative fire safety solutions for new constructions and existing buildings.
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Fire and smoke modelling to optimize evacuation strategies and ventilation systems.
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Verification Method (C/VM2) and Performance Solutions to address complex design challenges.
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Concept designs and detailed specifications for new constructions, ensuring compliance with fire codes and standards.
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Gap assessments and remediation strategies for existing structures, including heritage buildings, to meet “As Low As Reasonably Practicable” (ALARP) and other compliance benchmarks.
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Integrated testing and commissioning plans, including hot smoke tests and cause-and-effect assessments.
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Tailored fire safety strategies for subdivisions, boundary redefinition, and mixed-use developments.
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Value engineering to achieve cost-effective solutions without compromising safety or design flexibility.
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Fire and smoke modelling to simulate scenarios and optimize evacuation and ventilation strategies.
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Radiation calculations and boundary wall designs to ensure compliance and flexibility.
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Comprehensive due diligence assessments for property transactions and development projects.
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Bio science integration: Research-driven approaches to fire-resistant materials and innovative fire safety systems inspired by biological processes.
Fire Protection / Fire Services Engineering
Our fire protection services cover the design, analysis, and commissioning of active fire systems, ensuring seamless integration and long-term reliability.
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Design and coordination of detection, alarm, and suppression systems.
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Firefighting water supply assessments, including hydrant requirements and capacity evaluation.
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Analysis and implementation of smoke control systems and deluge/pre-action systems.
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Testing, commissioning, and documentation for all fire protection systems.
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Value engineering to optimize system costs while maintaining compliance and functionality.
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Seismic Assessment: Ensuring fire protection systems remain operational during and after seismic events.
Passive Fire Engineering
Oceania Consultants specialises in passive fire solutions that limit fire spread, enhance containment, and ensure compliance across all project stages.
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Design and specification of fire-stopping systems for penetrations in fire-rated assemblies.
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Coordination with architects, structural engineers, and contractors for integrated passive fire strategies.
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Passive solution guides to clarify costs during tendering and construction phases.
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Seismic Assessment: Evaluating and reinforcing passive fire systems to maintain effectiveness in seismic conditions.
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Remediation strategies for existing structures to upgrade non-compliant systems.
Structural Fire Engineering
We provide holistic structural fire engineering solutions that bridge the gap between fire safety and structural design, ensuring resilience and cost-efficiency.
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Advanced structural fire designs to optimize material use and reduce construction costs.
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Performance evaluation of steel, timber, and modular structures under fire conditions.
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Fire safety design for new constructions, modular buildings, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
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Fire safety design for new constructions, modular buildings, and large-scale infrastructure projects.
Façade and Cladding Assessment
Our expertise in façade and cladding fire safety ensures compliance and risk mitigation for high-risk materials and designs.
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Testing for combustibility, fire propagation, and thermal performance of cladding materials.
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Development of tailored façade fire strategies for regulatory compliance.
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Post-fire forensic analysis and rectification guidance for non-compliant cladding systems.
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Value engineering to incorporate cost-effective, fire-resistant materials into façade designs
Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) and Wildfire Risk Assessment
We offer specialized wildfire risk assessments to address the growing challenges posed by wildland-urban interfaces.
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Wildfire hazard mapping and risk modelling for high-risk zones.
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Mitigation strategies, including fire-resistant materials and defensible space planning.
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Emergency evacuation planning and community training for wildfire preparedness.
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Fire safety strategies for subdivisions and developments to ensure compliance with WUI regulations.
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Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) zones and Wildfire Fire Risk Assessments with regards to subdivision title change, waiver, relocation, or re-definition of boundaries, as per Section 106 of the Resource Management Act 1991
Research and Development in Fire Safety
Oceania Consultants is dedicated to advancing fire safety engineering principles and exploring innovative solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies, bioscience-inspired approaches, and seismic resilience. Through our extensive experience, industry knowledge, and access to advanced tools and databases, we support clients in developing new materials, products, and technologies to address emerging challenges in fire safety and construction.
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Intumescent Paint Product Improvement: Research and development of advanced intumescent coatings to enhance fire resistance, durability, and adaptability to seismic stress.
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High-Temperature Steel Performance: Evaluation of various steel types under extreme temperatures and seismic loads to improve fire resilience in structural applications.
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Modular Construction Testing: Development of test regimes and performance evaluations for modular construction products, ensuring safety, compliance, and resistance to both fire and seismic events.
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Structural Fire Performance: Analysis of steel, timber, and modular constructions to optimize fire safety and seismic stability in structural designs.
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Combustible Façade and External Wall Tests: Comprehensive testing of cladding materials for fire propagation, compliance with international standards, and resilience to seismic movements.
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Smoke Management and Ventilation Systems: Performance reviews of mechanical ventilation systems and smoke management strategies, incorporating bioscience principles for energy efficiency and enhanced safety.
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Software Development: Creation and refinement of tools for fire modelling, including radiation modelling, advanced simulations, and algorithms inspired by natural systems for improved fire behaviour predictions.
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Tunnel Ventilation Systems: Research into innovative ventilation solutions for tunnel environments, designed to withstand fire hazards and seismic impacts.
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Tunnel and TBM Design and Manufacturing: Supporting the design and manufacturing of Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) and related systems with considerations for fire safety and seismic adaptability.
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Biotechnology and Bioscience: Our research explores the application of natural systems—such as fire-retardant compounds derived from biological processes—to create innovative, sustainable fire safety solutions. Additionally, we integrate seismic resilience into our designs and testing to address the growing need for fire systems that perform under dynamic environmental conditions.
From concept to implementation, our experienced engineering team provides research support and unbiased analysis to clients, delivering valuable insights into material performance, system efficiency, and technological advancements. At Oceania Consultants, we are committed to driving innovation and excellence in fire safety for the benefit of our clients and the wider industry.