Our fire safety engineering services include high level strategic advice using detailed bespoke engineering analysis, Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and negotiating positive outcomes for our clients with approvals bodies.
Fire Safety Strategies
Bespoke fire safety strategies, produced by our fire safety engineers are developed to address the specific fire risks that may exist within a building.
Projects gain the greatest value when we are able to work with designers to develop the strategies in alignment with early building plans. However, we regularly provide innovative solutions in order to revise existing plans and gain approval for a design that do not yet comply with standard fire safety codes; or when renovation work is being conducted, meaning preexisting strategies need to be reviewed and updated.
The fire strategy will refer to any fire engineering solutions and analysis used to formulate the report’s conclusions, such as CFD, structural fire engineering or radiation analysis and will detail various elements as required, including:
- Evacuation Routes
- Firefighting Provisions
- Passive & Active Systems
- Material Classifications & Recommendations
- Occupant Risk Profiles
- Fire Spread Issues
Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
Engineers at KFS are able to use leading-edge technology in order to incorporate Computational Modelling into our assessment and design processes.
Using CFD we are able to very precisely calculate flow speeds, pressures, behaviours and other characteristics that enable us to model specific scenarios in a digitally created environment. This allows us to determine how a fire in a given scenario will develop without the need for expensive physical tests.
Scientific data and analysis can be extrapolated into ‘what if’ models that can provide a true understanding of potential risks and form the basis of recommendations that support any engineering conclusions.
Fire Life Safety Systems
We are specialists in the design, specification and inspection of Fire Life Safety Systems and can advise on the most effective use in any building type from high rise buildings and commercial properties to heritage sites and educational facilities.
- Fire Detection Systems
- Fire Alarm Warning Systems
- Fire Supression Systems
Structural Fire Engineering
In most types of buildings, it is necessary to ensure that the core structure will remain in place for a reasonable period during a fire.
Structural fire engineering is a technique used by KFS engineers where the actual fire severity can be accurately predicted for key locations within the building and precise calculations carried out on the impact the fire has on each element of structure.
Actionable advice can be used to identify and plan the best and most effective solutions for the building, often resulting in significant reductions in the amount of fire protection that is required and major cost savings.
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Our experienced team are on hand to assist you with advice on any fire safety issues. With personnel situated across the UK and overseas, we are able to offer local advice wherever you need it. We would be delighted to hear from you.
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