As you maybe aware, prior to a building construction an Architect works meticulously with a Fire Engineer to design the safety features that will support the safe operation and evacuation of the premises. Customarily this is dependent on the business activity the building is being designed for, for example an office and warehouse facility.

Over time, tenants and type of use changes. For instance, the warehouse may be divided into smaller units or converted to offices.  

Under these circumstances an evacuation survey is essential to establish whether the safety features will still be sufficient enough to assist an evacuation. Any required changes to the building then need to be discussed with the owner and/or tenant.

This consultation should be carried out before any Fire Evacuation Scheme is designed and implemented.

A sound knowledge of the Building Code and the Acceptable Solutions is necessary to perform such a survey.

Additionally, the Fire Service will execute a detailed Building Inspection either during or after the Evacuation Scheme has been approved. Their primary focus is whether a building follows the requirements of the Building Code and the Acceptable Solutions as it relates to the Fire Service Act 2005 and the Fire Safety and Evacuation of Buildings Regulations 2006. Prior to the official inspection, Fire Evacuation Specialists Ltd. conduct our own Evacuation Survey that will identify a number of potential issues the Fire Service may want to discuss.

In many cases, we can recommend and negotiate economic resolutions that save considerable costs and frustration for your business activity.

Monitoring

As a manager or owner in today's fast-changing market, you've got your hands full, your mind racing, and your eye on the bottom line. Implementing the compliant Trial Evacuations or three to six monthly training sessions can be an onerous task for a business owner.

Over time a number of Schemes and Procedures become obsolete due to building changes, the type of business activity conducted or inability to conduct the required training and trial evacuations. Fire Evacuation Specialists monitor changes in the regulations and the Fire Service interpretations to assist you in avoiding any contentious issues. 

Eradicating this concern has proved to be especially attractive.  

Fire Evacuation Specialists offer this service at a negligible rate and with minimal disruption to your business.