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Fire Safety Studies by R4Risk​

Fire Safety Studies 

Tailored Assessments for Real-World Hazards

A Fire Safety Study (FSS) is a performance-based assessment that evaluates whether a facility’s fire systems are adequate to manage the specific fire hazards present.

  • Generic fire system designs may not account for a site’s unique hazards. A Fire Safety Study ensures that systems are fit-for-purpose, not just code-compliant. It helps demonstrate compliance with general Occupational Health and Safety obligations, protects the company’s reputation in case of a major fire and shows regulators and stakeholders that fire hazards are being properly considered and managed.
  • Australian guidelines such as HIPAP No. 2 (NSW) and GK-54 (Victoria) provide structured methodologies for conducting FSSs. These are recognised Australia-wide by regulators and industry bodies.

Comprehensive Fire Safety Study Services

Our Process

The basic steps for a Fire Safety Study are:

  • Define the Scope and Objectives
  • Collect Input Data
  • Identify Fire Hazards
  • Analyse Consequences using computer modelling
  • Assess Fire Prevention Measures
  • Evaluate Fire Detection and Protection Systems
  • Conduct Hydraulic
  • Analysis of the firewater system
  • Identify deficiencies and propose upgrades to fire systems, detection and emergency response

Fire Safety Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tailors the fire systems to the actual fire hazards
  • Supports emergency planning
  • Demonstrates regulatory compliance
  • Protects reputation and assets
  • Aligns with industry best practice

Not always. However, OH&S/WHS regulations are performance-based and regulators expect a proactive approach to demonstrate that hazards are rigorously identified and that fire risks are well-managed.

A Fire Safety Study considers the specific fire scenarios that may occur at the facility. Escalation events may also be included.