Business Details
27 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Expert Fire Protection System Design & Consulting
DesignFire was established in 1999 to provide specialised fire protection design solutions. With over 20 years of industry experience, we deliver comprehensive fire safety systems including sprinklers, detection networks, and emergency warning systems. Our team of accredited professionals, including principal Steven Kirk with 40 years in fire services contracting and design, adheres to ISO9001 quality standards.We serve industrial, commercial, and offshore sectors across Australia, producing detailed documentation for system installation and commissioning. Our commitment to evolving with industry advancements ensures clients receive technically rigorous, cost-effective solutions tailored to their specific risks and regulatory requirements.
Services
Fire Sprinkler Systems
Fire Detection Systems
Water & Foam Deluge Systems
Gas Detection
Emergency Warning Systems
Gas Extinguishing Systems
Fire Engineering Audits
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years delivering fire protection design solutions
- ISO9001-certified quality management system
- Accredited fire safety practitioners with industry-specific expertise
- Specialised CAD drafting capabilities meeting Australian standards
- Nationwide service with local knowledge of Australian regulations
Associations and certifications
- ISO 9001
- Competent Fire Safety Practitioners (CFSP)
Services
Fire Sprinkler Systems
DesignFire provides technically rigorous sprinkler system designs for industrial, commercial, and offshore applications. Our solutions incorporate hydraulic calculations, material specifications, and compliance with Australian standards. We deliver detailed documentation for installation, commissioning, and maintenance of wet and dry riser systems.
Fire Detection Systems
Our fire detection designs integrate early warning technologies with building-specific requirements. We engineer systems balancing life safety and cost efficiency, incorporating smoke detectors, heat sensors, and emergency warning intercommunication systems compliant with Australian sound level standards.
Gas Extinguishing Systems
We design FM200, CO2, and inert gas suppression systems for high-risk environments. Our packages include hazard analysis, system calculations, and detailed schematics for automatic release mechanisms. Solutions meet international standards for transformer protection, data centres, and chemical storage facilities.
Emergency Warning Systems
DesignFire engineers integrated emergency communication systems ensuring compliance with evacuation protocols. Our designs optimise speaker placement and acoustic performance in diverse building materials, providing reliable alerts for occupants and dedicated communication channels for emergency responders.
Fire Engineering Audits
Our accredited practitioners conduct comprehensive fire safety audits identifying compliance gaps and risk mitigation strategies. Services include code analysis, system performance evaluations, and documentation updates aligned with current legislation and best practices.
People
Steven Kirk
Principal
With 40 years in fire services contracting and design, Steven Kirk leads DesignFire's technical direction. His expertise in fire safety engineering and CFSP accreditation ensures compliance with NSW regulations and international standards.
Dane Simpson
Chief Designer
Chief designer specialising in fire detection and sprinkler system design. Manages drafting teams while pursuing advanced certifications in fire safety engineering to enhance system design capabilities.
Questions
What fire protection systems does DesignFire specialise in?
We specialise in sprinkler systems, fire detection networks, gas suppression systems, emergency warning systems, and water/foam deluge systems for industrial, commercial, and offshore applications.
Are DesignFire's services available nationwide?
Yes, we provide fire protection design services across Australia with offices in Sydney and Perth, serving clients in Western Australia, NSW, and other regions.
What accreditations does DesignFire hold?
We maintain ISO9001 certification for quality management and employ Competent Fire Safety Practitioners (CFSP) accredited in NSW for fire safety assessments.
How does DesignFire ensure compliance with regulations?
Our designs incorporate current Australian building codes, AS 1851 maintenance standards, and international best practices through our ISO9001-certified quality system.
Can DesignFire handle complex fire safety challenges?
Yes, our team has 20+ years' experience addressing high-hazard risks in environments like chemical storage facilities, data centres, and industrial plants using advanced engineering solutions.
