In performance-based design, fire safety is assessed by applying engineering calculations to determine how a building would respond to a fire emergency, rather than by showing that it meets a checklist of requirements found in compliance codes that may not be appropriate for your project's specific design. Alternate materials, designs, tests, and methods of construction allow for performance-based fire design as long it is approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction. We are experts at working with AHJs. Additionally, we perform Building & Fire Code Analysis, Existing Building Reviews & Analysis, and Crowd Manager Training in order to provide a comprehensive Life Safety plan for your project. 

The knowledge of accessibility universal design is critical to making your building safe for all users. We assist with fire-related A.D.A./Disability compliance for existing and new structures, and we will review and evaluate current and future conditions to identify and implement appropriate solutions that address the specific needs of people with disabilities during a fire evacuation.