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Independent Peer Review

An independent, technically rigorous second opinion on a fire engineering design — before it becomes a construction problem.

06/When you need this

A building surveyor, certifier or authority has required third-party review
A client or owner wants assurance before accepting a performance solution
A design and construct tender includes a fire engineering strategy of uncertain quality
An insurer, financier or purchaser requires technical due diligence
Two parties disagree on a fire engineering position and need an independent view

06/What we do

01Structured review of the PBDB, Fire Engineering Report, modelling inputs and supporting calculations
02Verification that the analysis addresses the nominated NCC Performance Requirements
03Interrogation of design fire selection, model assumptions, boundary conditions and acceptance criteria
04Assessment of whether the stated conditions and limitations are practical and enforceable
05Graded comment register — critical, major, minor and advisory — with close-out tracking through to resolution
06Where requested, we act as technical adviser to the client through the review process

06/What you receive

Peer Review Report with an overall opinion and clear statement of position

Comment register in Excel, graded and ready for the author's responses

Close-out review and confirmation once comments are addressed

Codes & Standards

NCC Performance Requirements, referenced modelling/analysis standards under review

Typical turnaround — Turnaround confirmed on fee proposal

Note for clients

We accept peer review appointments only where we have no involvement in the original design, and we decline where a conflict of interest exists.

05/Enquiries

Get a fee proposal for Independent Peer Review