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Jensen Hughes Fire Safety Engineering
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Fire safety engineering ...........................................................................4
Why Jensen Hughes? ............................................................................... 7
Engineered solutions ...............................................................................8
Service offering .................................................................................... 10
Project experience .................................................................................12
Industries ...................................................................................................15
What sets us apart? Our people .........................................................16
Our associations + memberships ........................................................16
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Fire safety engineering Jensen Hughes specialise in finding creative and achievable fire engineered solutions for all types of buildings, structures and projects while minimising unnecessary costs and constraints on designers. Our detailed knowledge of fire science and comprehensive understanding of regulatory framework enables us to offer fire safety engineering services at the cutting edge of technology and innovation. Fire safety engineering is a powerful tool to achieve project outcomes that could not be possible under the deemed to satisfy (DTS) provisions of the National Construction Code (NCC). You can depend on our team to consistently identify practical, original solutions that add value to your project.
Fire safety engineering
Fire safety strategies / management plans
Performance solutions
Fire, smoke + evacuation modelling
Peer reviews
Expert witness
Infrastructure and tunnels
Structural fire engineering
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Why Jensen Hughes? Our advantage
As a leading provider of fire safety solutions, we leverage our deep technical expertise and comprehensive suite of services to address the complexities of today’s world. As part of a broader consulting, fire testing company, we are uniquely positioned to assist clients across all aspects of fire and life safety. For instance, our NATA accredited laboratory in Victoria, Australia offers unmatched independent fire testing, technical fire assessments for variations to tested products and systems, and independent product certification. These capabilities seamlessly complement our fire safety engineering expertise, enabling us to develop optimised, cost effective solutions that align with our clients’ architectural designs. Furthermore, we provide ongoing support throughout the life of the building through our complementary fire safety services, ensuring our clients receive a holistic, tailored approach to fire safety. Due to our large team across Australia, we offer the strength and stability of a highly experienced team of fire safety engineers. With a robust team of accredited professionals, we ensure that our clients benefit from consistent, responsive service throughout the lifecycle of every project. Our resources allow us to maintain timely communication during peak periods, and we are equipped to handle even the most complex, long term projects without compromising on quality or responsiveness. Our comprehensive fire safety engineering services span a wide range of solutions, including performance based strategies, computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis, fire and smoke modelling, evacuation planning and assessment, fire safety management plans, fire brigade intervention strategies, and structural fire engineering. Additionally, our sustainable construction offerings help mitigate risk. Major project experience With a proven track record of delivering high profile projects across Australia, Jensen Hughes draws on its extensive experience and deep technical expertise to develop cutting edge fire safety engineering services that drive innovation. By minimising unnecessary costs and constraints, we give designers and builders the freedom to fully realise their creative visions. Our expertise Our core expertise is in finding creative, but achievable fire engineered solutions for all types of buildings, structures and projects. Our aim is to always provide the most robust and flexible approach while minimising unnecessary costs and constraints on designers, and minimising future maintenance requirements.
Our team will:
Identify solutions, not problems
Question the norm
Add value, not cost
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Engineered solutions
Fire safety engineering is a powerful tool to achieve project outcomes that could not be possible under the DTS provisions of the NCC. Our experienced fire safety engineers can help from the early planning stage of a project. We encourage early engagement with all key stakeholders, as getting the fire strategy right at the beginning of a project will save time and money throughout the project lifecycle.
Project initiation, planning + design + NCC fire safety reviews + Structural fire engineering services + Fully integrated fire safety strategies + Performance based design + Advice on local and international building codes + Preferred fire brigade intervention strategies
+ Property protection + Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) + Radiation and heat transfer analysis + Evacuation modelling and analysis + Fire and smoke modelling + Peer reviews
Project initiation/planning/design
Specification + Provide advice on performance solutions to speed up construction + Review fire test information for the products selected + Comprehensive fire safety measures with intuitive illustrations + Product fire testing
Specifications
Construction + Interim fire safety strategies + Inspection checklists
Construction
+ Ongoing advice relating to construction + Inspections and defect identification
Handover to building operator + Inspection report clearly demonstrating fire safety compliance + Fire safety management plans (FSMPs)
Handover to building operator
Building operation + maintenance + Building code fire compliance audits + Fire risk assessments
Building operations + maintenance
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Service offering
Peer reviews Jensen Hughes conducts a detailed, independent assessment of the fire engineering performance solutions for the building to ensure technical accuracy, regulatory compliance, and alignment with best practices. We review the fire safety strategy, evaluate the suitability of codes and models used, verify assumptions and input data, and assess the validity of modelling results and conclusions. Consultants also provide expert advice, participate in stakeholder discussions if needed, and review revised reports to confirm that feedback has been adequately addressed. Expert witness When disputes occur, we can provide expert advice and evidence in Court proceedings. We have experience preparing litigation compliant reports on buildings and the approval process across multiple jurisdictions, including NCAT (NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal), the Supreme Court, and the Land and Environment Court. We are well versed in expert conclaves, joint inspections, and mediation processes.
As part of a multidisiplinary consulting and engineering company, we leverage our deep technical expertise and broad service offerings to deliver optimised fire safety solutions for our clients.
Fire safety strategies / management plans To minimise fire risks, our experienced fire safety engineers create customised fire strategies for every phase of your building’s lifecycle, from the design stage to the construction stage. This comprehensive approach ensures that the fire safety strategy is integrated into the design from the start, aligning with the project’s objectives and the final building requirements. If the building is already operational, we can also assess the current fire safety measures and align the fire strategy with existing policies and requirements. Performance solutions We use a performance based approach to customise fire safety measures for a design, helping clients achieve their objectives while maintaining the level of fire safety expected by the building code and the community. Our performance based solutions are rigorously benchmarked against the objectives and intent of the NCC, ensuring that we can clearly demonstrate compliance with the relevant performance requirements. Fire, smoke + evacuation modelling Fire and smoke modelling predicts the spread of smoke, heat, and flames within the building to assess the impacts on occupant evacuation and to optimise the mechanical smoke hazard management systems and architectural design. Our services include evacuation modelling to assess occupant movement in fire emergencies to ensure occupants can evacuate the building safely. We provide a comprehensive approach to enhance building safety and ensure regulatory compliance.
Infrastructure and tunnels With extensive experience in fire safety for
underground transit systems, including train stations and tunnels, we adopt a performance based approach. This includes emergency evacuations, smoke control, fire compartmentation, and the fire rating of loadbearing elements, grounded in essential fire safety principles. Our team collaborates closely with you to develop practical and cost effective solutions that ensure compliance with safety standards. Structural fire engineering Structural fire engineering is a method used to predict how fire might affect different parts of a building. It looks at the likely fire conditions and assesses how they would impact the building’s structure. We offer comprehensive services, from initial guidance to detailed complex analyses. Our collaborative approach means we work closely with all stakeholders to integrate fire safety seamlessly into your innovative building designs.
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Project experience As architectural design becomes increasingly innovative, collaborating with the right partner to develop a fully integrated fire safety strategy is more crucial than ever. Jensen Hughes is a leading authority on fire safety, with a rapidly growing team of expert engineers who possess the technical expertise and experience to provide invaluable guidance to clients working on some of the region’s most complex buildings and structures.
Commercial + mixed use + Stockland Shopping Centre, Baringa—Stockland + Robina Town Centre, Gold Coast—QIC & ADCO + Barangaroo Towers, Sydney—Lendlease + 80 Ann Street, Brisbane—Mirvac + Southpoint, Melbourne—BESIX Watpac + Oran Park Podium Extension—Greenfields + One Circular Quay—Lendlease Education + Griffith University, Brisbane—CPB + University of Sydney—RCC + Inner Sydney High School, Surry Hills— Hansen Yuncken
Hospitality + events + National Library of Australia + National Gallery of Australia—Parkes + Tramsheds and Precinct, Sydney—Mirvac + Thomas Dixon Centre, Home of Queensland Ballet— Qbuild + Questacon—Australian Institute of Sport Arena Residential + Hyatt Regency, Sydney + One Sydney Harbour—Lendlease + Waterfront Sky—Mirvac + Davis, Orleigh and Montague Residences—Pradella + Hedges Avenue, Broadbeach—Sunland Group + Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach—Trenert Transit + tunnels + Melbourne Airport Resident Fire Safety Consultant— Melbourne Airport + Sydney Metro North West—UGL Limited & MTR Corporation + Canberra International Airport—Canberra Airport Pty LtdT + Legacy Way - Transcity + Sydney Metro City and South West (Victoria Cross, Gadigal, Crows Nest and Central Stations) + Sydney International Airport Terminals 2 & 3 + Resident Fire Safety Engineer Industrial + Kwinana Energy Recovery facility—Phronis Consulting + Talbot Bay WA Horizontal Falls Seaplane Adventures + Kwinana Upgrade project—Cockburn Cement
Government + defence + Parliament House, Canberra + Department of Defence + Green Square Law Courts, Sydney— Crown Project Services Healthcare
+ Surgical, Treatment and Rehabilitation Service (STARS), Brisbane Besix Watpac Constructions and Metro North Hospital And Health + Canberra Hospital, Canberra—ACT Government + Liverpool Hospital, Sydney—Lendlease + Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick—NSW Health + St. Patrick’s Green, Kogarah—Multiplex
+ Aveo Gasworks, Brisbane—Aveo + Anglicare Castle Hill—Lipman
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Industries
We have developed bespoke fire engineered solutions for a multitude of development types including new buildings, extensions, major and minor refurbishments, and mid life renewal projects:
Commerical + mixed use + Community facilities + Conference facilities + Offices + Shopping centres + Heritage buildings + Mixed use developments Education + Childcare centres + Primary + Secondary + Tertiary Government + defence + Australian Defence Force + Government departments + Commonwealth
Hospitality + events + Hotel + Heritage buildings + Convention centres + Museums and galleries + Music venues + Public swimming pools + Stadia and sports facilities + Theatres Residential + Mid rise residential buildings + High rise residential buildings + Retirement villages Industrial
Transit + tunnels + Aviation + Aircraft hangars + Airport terminals
+ Suburban rail stations + Mainline rail stations + City centre subterranean rail stations + Light rail + Metro
+ Ferry wharfs + Road tunnels + Rail tunnels + Pedestrian tunnels
+ Industrial facilities + Food manufacture + Power generation Warehouse + Commercial storage + Distribution centres + Self storage + Communications + Data centres
+ State + Local Healthcare + Hospitals + Aged care
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What sets us apart? Our people. Our people make a difference
Fiercely committed to our mission, clients, communities and each other, every member of our team is essential to our success. Together, our global team of more than 1,700 dedicated professionals collaborate daily to advance the science of safety. We’re driven by our passion, and together, we strive to take Jensen Hughes to the next level. At Jensen Hughes, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are always looking for top talent in engineering, consulting, forensics, risk analysis, technology, and related fields. If you’re driven to make a difference and thrive on delivering high quality, innovative solutions that enhance global safety, security and resiliency, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with us.
Our associations + memberships
+ Access Consultants Australia (ACA) + Association Accredited Certifiers (AAC)—NSW + Australian Institute of Building Surveyors (AIBS) + Chartered Professional Engineers + Fire Protection Association Australia (FPAA) + Infrastructure Association of Queensland (IAQ)
+ Institution of Fire Engineers (IFE) + National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) + National Engineers Register— Fire Safety Engineering
+ Rail Safety Worker + Registered Building Practitioners Victoria + Registered Professional Engineers Queensland + Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
+ NSW Certifier—Fire Safety + NSW Deepartment of Fair Trading—Building Surveyor (Unrestricted) + Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC)—QLD
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