Section B

Question 1

Fire design acceptable or alternative solution If there is an alternative solution, how can it get council approval?

Answer 1

• scope the project, (understand building and its features)
• understand which fire performance clauses affected by alternative solution
• determine what type of alternative solution is required and the corresponding compliance path
• prepare the FEB (Fire Engineering Brief) and follow the review process to seek key stakeholder feedback
• provide evidence, put them in the fire safety document for BCA

Question 2

Who are the stakeholders (participants) of the FEB meeting?

Answer 2

• insurers
• NZFS (NZ Fire Service)
• council
• fire designer CPEng
• fire design peer reviewer
• FENZ
• Property owner representative
• fire brigade

The FEB process is a discussion that takes place early in the design process to communicate objectives and strategies for fire safety engineering analysis. The FEB document is a broad agreement between stakeholders on design principles for a building’s fire safety. It’s used by engineers and designers throughout the building’s design, construction, and maintenance.