Specialist Disability Accommodation
Class 3
Whether your Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) project is a new build or a conversion, we’re here to assist.
Converting an existing dwelling almost always requires a Performance Solution together with a Fire Protection Design, while new SDA developments will require a compliant Fire Protection Design as part of the approval process.
Our team ensures your project meets all NCC and fire safety requirements with clarity and confidence.
Fire Safety Engineering
Performance Solutions
Class 3 projects often need Performance Solutions when standard NCC provisions don’t fit the design.
We prepare the required Fire Engineering Brief (FEB) and Fire Engineering Report (FER) to support building permit approval.
Common performance solutions include:
Boundary walls and openings within 3 metres
Exit door swing against direction of egress
Extended exit travel distances
Fire Protection Design
Design Reports and Drawings
SDA projects also need fire protection systems designed and documented for approval.
We provide complete Design Reports, including all required drawings, in compliance with the NCC and Australian Standards.
Fire systems we design:
Fire sprinkler system
Detection and alarm system
Building occupant warning system
Manual suppression equipment
Fire water supply
Fire Advice
Strategy and Support
Not sure exactly what you need yet? We can help you get clarity early.
Our fire advice service helps SDA providers, developers, and consultants:
Determine when a Performance Solution will be required
Review existing dwellings for conversion feasibility
Develop a fire safety strategy that aligns with the SDA design guidelines and the NCC
Identify fire protection upgrades required for compliance before committing to construction
Fire Advice is about understanding your options so you can plan, design, and gain approvals confidently, without unnecessary redesign or overcompliance.
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 SDA project.