Designing for Fire Safety & CLT Case Study Wellington JCB Architects

Designing For Fire Safety

• Mass Timber Case Study .... Jackson Clement Burrows (JCB) Wellington St, Collingwood Project.

• Performance Requirements

• Latest on NCC requirements for fire safety

• Material selection and specification for fire safe outcomes

• Deemed to satisfy solutions & testing

• Performance Solutions

Fire Engineering Design is a complex discipline and decisions made are critical for our safety in the built environment. Innovation and sustainability in building design require significant analysis to check for conformity with building codes and acceptance by fire authorities. Approval of fire engineering design may include the development of performance solutions and testing of materials and structural prototypes. Extensive use of engineering judgement is required.

Join our panel of experienced fire engineers, architect and a building surveyor will provide an update on relevant building codes and the National Construction Code.

Discussion will also include fire safety implications of steel and mass timber structures as well as the processes involved to achieve compliance through performance solutions and deemed-to-satisfy solutions.

JCB’s soon to be completed Wellington building, featuring engineered wood construction, will be explored as a case study for the process of achieving approval of fire safety design involving extensive testing. When complete, Wellington will be Melbourne's largest mass timber office building.

This webinar will examine:

• Building codes & NCC update re Fire Protection Engineering and Performance Requirements

• State by state legislation changes on combustible materials and its implications

• Key areas that architects need to be aware of when designing for fire safety 

• Role of Fire Authority - how to engage and when to do so.

• Role of Fire Engineer and the place for fire-engineered solutions

• Collaboration and iterative design involving client, architect, engineers, building surveyor, testing lab professionals and fire authority

• Pre-design considerations for fire safety

• Typical fire engineering solutions for structural steel

• Overview of materials - glass, steel, timber, plaster, fabrics, coatings

• Material selection - combustible v non combustible

• CASE STUDY  Wellington - 36 Wellington Street, Collingwood – Mass Timber Construction

Our Expert Presenters/Panel

Jason Forrest

Vic Manager, Fire Safety Engineering - Warringtonfire

Jason is responsible for the operations of our Warringtonfire’s Melbourne fire safety engineering office. He has gained key experience in the application of international fire engineering standards through his work with Warringtonfire in the UK, the Middle East and Australia. He is experienced with all aspects of the fire engineering process, from stakeholder consultation at the concept stage to commissioning and approval at job completion. Jason’s project experience in Australia is broad, from the Carlton Gardens Primary School to the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra and The Pavilions, Sydney Olympic Park. Jason’s international experience includes work at Heathrow Airport, the Leadenhall Building, London and Aladdin Towers, UAE.

Daniel Ellis

Fire Engineer - WSP Australia Pty Limited

Daniel is a Fire Safety Engineer with a broad interest base. He brings high level applied mathematics and statistical applications to both technical and quantitative design. Daniel’s experience includes fire design for large scale developments (Residential towers, Galleries, Law Chambers) and the writing of fire protection specifications and consultant advice notices.

Jimmy Walker

Associate - Jackson Clements Burrows Architects

Jimmy is an Associate at award-winning practice Jackson Clements Burrows Architects. He brings meticulous attention to detail and creative problem-solving skills to every project, with a particular ability to resolve complex issues and tackle project challenges head on. Jimmy has worked in leading design practices in both Melbourne and Darwin, across multi residential, healthcare, education, residential, social housing, infrastructure, tropical design and remote community work. In his role as Project Architect for Wellington, Jimmy has led the engagement with fire engineering to achieve fire compliance for this innovative project.

Shane Molloy

Senior Consultant Building Surveyor - United Building Consultants

Shane has over 10 years experience in the industry and is accredited with the Department of Health and Human Services. Shane has been involved with a diverse range of projects, working on public transport, shopping centres, multi-storey residential, luxury hotels, commercial office towers, hospitals and is accredited across multiple states in Australia. Shane has in-depth knowledge of building legislation, regulations and compliance. He assists his clients with the preparation and processing of any required building correspondence and ensures compliance with relevant Australian Standards. He conducts site inspections at the prescribed stages in construction and provides pre-lodgement advice. He liaises with consultants and sub-contractors on any given project and can arrange the necessary co-ordination with reporting authorities such as fire and council. Shane has a resourceful approach to problem solving, assessing and providing regulatory advice quickly and effectively. His valuable skills and hands-on experience provide sound guidance, reduce costs and ensure that finished work is fully compliant with building regulations.