When to discuss a report
Your building surveyor or design team may identify a fire safety question that needs further assessment. It could relate to the building layout, escape routes, fire separation or a proposed change to an existing design. Sharing that advice early helps us understand what the report needs to address.
What the report explains
The scope depends on the project. For a fire safety Performance Solution, the report sets out how the proposed design has been assessed against the relevant National Construction Code (NCC) requirements.
- The building, design issue and parts of the project covered by the assessment.
- The assessment approach, information used and supporting analysis.
- The proposed fire safety measures, findings and any conditions or limitations.
How we approach your project
We start by reviewing the available drawings and the questions raised by your team. We then discuss the assessment scope and information needed. Depending on the design, supporting work may include fire and smoke modelling or evacuation analysis.
The report brings those findings together so the relevant project parties can review the proposal. Clear documentation also helps the team understand what needs to be carried through into the design and construction documents.
What to send us
- The project address, building use and current design stage.
- The latest drawings and any advice from your building surveyor.
- Existing fire engineering reports, if available, and the dates your team is working towards.
Common questions
Is a fire engineering report a building approval?
No. It provides the engineering assessment and supporting documentation for the relevant review process. A report does not replace the building surveyor's or relevant authority's approval.
Can you review an existing report?
Beigman also offers independent peer review of fire engineering reports. Send the existing report and explain why a review is needed so we can discuss a suitable scope.