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Fire Safety Studies by R4Risk
Fire Safety Studies
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.