Engineering Safety, Building Confidence
We provide innovative and sustainable fire safety engineering performance solutions
About A-1 Engineering (WA)
Who We Are
At A-1 Engineering, we are experienced consulting fire engineers specialising in delivering tailored performance solutions. Our commitment to quality service and client satisfaction is at the core of everything we do.
Whether you're starting a new construction project or looking to improve the safety of an existing facility, we provide customised strategies that integrate seamlessly with your architectural vision.
Services
Performance Solutions
We can tailor a Performance Solution to the specific characteristics of your building, its occupancy, and use. Performance-based design offers a more cost-effective approach or allows for architectural freedom when compared to prescriptive codes, while ensuring that fire safety measures are customised to each scenario.
BCA Compliance
We assist in navigating key aspects of Building Code of Australia (BCA) compliance, including Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs), Egress, Compartmentation and Separation, Firefighting equipment and access, Smoke hazard management, and fire detection and alarm systems.
Fire and Smoke Modelling
We utilise advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modelling to understand fire and smoke spread in 3D. This allows fire engineering performance solutions to be integrated with other building systems, such as smoke hazard management systems, resulting in improved safety and operational efficiency.
Fire Safety Audits
Our team can inspect and assess your building against the current Building Code of Australia, in line with Australian Standard AS 4655. We identify potential hazards, enabling proactive risk mitigation, and provide recommendations for fire safety improvements.
Evacuation Modelling
We simulate occupant movement, considering characteristics of both the occupants and the building, along with the level of assistance required. We advise on the effectiveness of exit routes, door widths, stairwell configurations, and emergency exit placements, leading to optimised designs.
Fire Risk Assessment
Our comprehensive fire risk assessments identify potential hazards and vulnerabilities, enabling proactive measures to mitigate risks and enhance overall safety.
Structural Fire Engineering
We assess how your structural system behaves under high temperatures during a fire. This ensures the structure maintains its integrity or compartmentation long enough for occupants to evacuate and for emergency responders to carry out rescue operations.