What is a fire risk assessment?

A fire risk assessment is a structured review of hazards, protection systems, and emergency preparedness, aligned with NFPA, API, and CCPS guidelines.

How often should fire risk assessments be carried out?

Frequency depends on regulations and site conditions. Many facilities review annually, or sooner after changes to processes, occupancy, or equipment.

What standards are used in a fire safety assessment?

We apply NFPA (e.g., 10, 13, 20, 25, 72), API (e.g., 2021, 2218, RP 752), IBC/IFC, and CCPS frameworks, ensuring compliance and risk-based evaluation.

What is included in a fire risk assessment report?

Reports typically cover hazards, fire protection system adequacy, consequence analysis (thermal radiation, overpressure), and prioritised recommendations.

What is the difference between a fire risk assessment and a fire safety assessment?

A fire risk assessment focuses on analysing hazards and scenarios (NFPA 551 approach), while a fire safety assessment covers compliance and performance of protection systems. Both are integrated in our methodology.

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Fire Risk Assessment and Site Audits

Advanced Analysis Australia provides independent fire risk assessments to help clients identify hazards, confirm compliance, and strengthen protection against fire risks. Our approach is guided by NFPA 551 - Guide for the Evaluation of Fire Risk Assessments, ensuring each fire safety assessment is systematic, transparent, and defensible.

Our multidisciplinary engineers conduct structured site audits across industrial, energy, and commercial facilities, combining on-site inspections with engineering analysis to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Why Fire Safety Matters

Small changes can mean big differences in safety outcomes. Uncontrolled fires result in lost lives, damage to critical assets, and business continuity. Beyond immediate damage, inadequate fire safety exposes organisations to regulatory penalties and insurance liabilities.

A fire safety assessment:

Confirms compliance with NFPA, API, IBC, Australian or other applicable standards
Identifies gaps in detection, suppression, and passive protection systems
Strengthens emergency planning and preparedness
Reduces the likelihood of escalation and major loss

Our Fire Risk and Safety Assessment Services

Our fire and safety assessments cover all major protection systems and standards, ensuring compliance and performance across detection, suppression, passive protection, and emergency response.

Water supply and fire systems: Pumps (NFPA 20), mains and hydrants (NFPA 24), ITM of water-based systems (NFPA 25), sprinklers (NFPA 13), deluge (NFPA 15, API 2030), foam systems (NFPA 11/API 2021), CO₂ systems (NFPA 12), and portable extinguishers (NFPA 10).
Detection and alarms: Flame, smoke, heat, and gas detection; alarm response and survivability (NFPA 72).
Electrical and hazardous areas: Classification (NFPA 497), wiring, and equipment checks against standards (NFPA 70), IEC 60079, and AS/NZS 60079. Transformer fire protection (NFPA 850).
Flammable liquids and gases: Spacing, vents, drainage, and bund adequacy (NFPA 30/54/55), and emergency venting (API 2001).
Structural fireproofing and siting: Passive protection (API 2218) and building separation reviews against facility siting criteria (API RP 752).
Life safety and egress: Exit routes, occupant load, travel distances, compliance with IBC/IFC and NFPA 101.
Brigade and emergency response: Organisation, drills, PPE (NFPA 600/1971), and mutual aid arrangements.
Process Safety & Risk Context: Alignment with CCPS guidelines and integration with process hazard analysis (PHA/LOPA).

Methodology

The Advanced Analysis methodology follows recognised international frameworks (API, NFPA, IBC/IFC, CCPS) and is delivered in five phases:

1. Desktop Review & Project Definition: We confirm the regulatory basis, gather P&IDs, plot plans, and process safety data, and establish a risk context by reviewing PHA/LOPA studies to identify credible fire scenarios.

2. On-Site Audit & Field Verification: Our engineers conduct a systematic walkdown of systems, facilities, and operations, verifying conditions against design documents and code requirements through inspection and personnel interviews.

3. Engineering Analysis & Gap Identification: Field data undergoes rigorous analysis, including hydraulic calculations, scenario adequacy checks, and detailed code compliance evaluations to quantify performance gaps.

4. Findings and Recommendations: We provide a prioritised list of gaps (High/Medium/Low) with clear, actionable corrective actions and references to the applicable standards, forming a practical risk treatment plan.

5. Reporting & Close-Out: You receive a comprehensive, structured Fire Safety Assessment Report that serves as a clear roadmap for risk reduction, complete with all findings and supporting audit checklists.

Deliverables: Your Fire Safety Assessment Report

Each engagement concludes with a clear, actionable Fire Safety Assessment Report, tailored to your facility and regulatory context. Reports typically include:

Hazard identification: Critical hazards and potential escalation scenarios
Consequence analysis: Thermal radiation and overpressure effects, using CFD modelling where required
Emergency planning review: Assessment of emergency response capability and preparedness
Fire protection systems evaluation: Detailed review of detection, suppression, and passive protection systems
Prioritised recommendations: Actionable measures with references to applicable standards

Why Choose Advanced Analysis Australia

Advanced Analysis combines practical site experience with specialised consequence modelling through exploCFD. Our team confirms compliance and, where required, quantifies fire and explosion scenarios. This allows us to design effective mitigation strategies tailored to your facility. Our assessments are trusted by organisations across oil and gas, chemical, energy, and manufacturing sectors.

QUANTIFYING RISK · ENSURING COMPLIANCE · PROTECTING ASSETS