Carpark
Class 7a
Car parks present unique fire safety challenges from smoke control in basements, to extended travel distances in multi-level facilities, to fire separation when adjoining mixed-use buildings.
Compliance with NCC Car Park Fire Provisions is rarely straightforward, which means both Car Park Fire Safety Engineering and Car Park Fire Protection Design are often required.
At IFS, we provide both in one team, giving you a clear compliance pathway without duplication or delays.
Fire Safety Engineering
Performance Solutions, FEB and FER
Car park layouts often fall outside the NCC’s Deemed-to-Satisfy provisions. That’s when Performance Solutions come in.
We deliver:
Fire Engineering Brief (FEB)
Fire Engineering Report (FER)
Schematic drawings showing where the Performance Solutions apply within the design
Performance Solutions for car parks include:
Extended travel distances
Car Park Ventilation & Smoke Control strategies for basement or enclosed structures
Fire separation for boundary walls or adjoining mixed uses
Our Fire Engineering for Car Parks ensures compliance while keeping the design practical and buildable.
Fire Protection Design
Design Reports and Drawings
Almost every car park requires fire protection systems to achieve approval. We prepare a complete Car Park Fire Protection Design Report, with all required drawings ready for Building Permit submission.
This can include:
Sprinklers for enclosed or underground car parks
Hydrants and hose reels for fire brigade access
Detection and alarm systems
Smoke exhaust and control systems
Our design process integrates directly with your Car Park Design, so fire systems align with services and structural layouts from the start.
Fire Advice
Strategy and Support
Not sure exactly what you need?
Our fire advice service helps you:
Develop a Car Park Fire Safety Strategy early in design
Support your team through design development and approvals
Review existing car parks for Car Park Fire Safety Compliance before refurbishment or extension
Clarify compliance requirements before committing to major design or construction
Fire Advice is about clarity making sure you understand what’s required and how to achieve it without delays or overdesign.
Get Started
Already know what you need? Upload your drawings and project details through our enquiry form, and we’ll prepare a custom proposal.
Still working it out? Book a Project Discovery session ($750). We’ll review your plans, flag compliance triggers, and map out the best pathway for your car park project.