Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Fire Safety Engineering in Tasmania
Castellan Consulting specialises in innovative fire engineering services and comprehensive bushfire assessments tailored to meet diverse client needs. With over 17 years of industry experience since 2007, we deliver cost-effective, reliable fire safety solutions for new and existing buildings across Tasmania. Our expertise spans residential, commercial, healthcare, and heritage sectors, supported by a proven track record of over 1,000 completed projects. We prioritise collaboration, meticulous attention to detail, and compliance with the Building Code of Australia, ensuring occupant safety and regulatory adherence.Led by director Ross Murphy, Tasmania's longest-running fire engineer, and his daughter Madeleine, we combine decades of experience with modern innovation. Our services include performance-based fire engineering, bushfire hazard assessments, and regulatory advice, serving clients from individual property owners to large organisations. We are committed to transparency, timely delivery, and fostering trust through high-quality outcomes that balance safety, design integrity, and budgetary considerations.
Services
Fire Engineering
Bushfire Assessments
Regulatory Advice
Performance Solutions
Bushfire Protection
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer 17+ years of fire engineering expertise in Tasmania
- Our tailored solutions balance safety, compliance, and design integrity
- Proven track record with 1,000+ completed projects across diverse sectors
- Family-owned business combining generational experience and modern innovation
- Timely, transparent advice from Tasmania's longest-running fire engineer
Services
Fire Engineering
Castellan Consulting delivers performance-based fire engineering solutions for all building classes. Our experts develop compliant, innovative designs that prioritise occupant safety while maintaining architectural integrity. With deep knowledge of the Building Code of Australia, we create tailored strategies that facilitate fire brigade response and limit fire spread across residential, commercial, and heritage projects.
Bushfire Assessments
We provide accredited bushfire hazard assessments including BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) reports. Our practitioners guide clients through Tasmania's stringent regulatory requirements, offering risk mitigation strategies and performance solutions. This ensures structures in bushfire-prone areas meet compliance standards while maintaining cost-effectiveness and design flexibility for residential and commercial developments.
Regulatory Advice
Leveraging extensive local knowledge, we offer expert advice on Tasmania's fire safety regulations. Our services include preliminary risk assessments and compliance strategies that align with current standards. We help clients navigate complex approval processes while ensuring their projects meet all legislative requirements for building safety and emergency preparedness.
Performance Solutions
We develop innovative performance solutions that satisfy specific project requirements while maintaining safety standards. These tailored approaches allow greater design flexibility compared to prescriptive methods, ensuring compliance through alternative technical solutions that address unique challenges across diverse building types and sectors.
Bushfire Protection
Our bushfire protection services focus on creating resilient structures in high-risk areas. We combine technical expertise with practical solutions to mitigate fire threats, offering comprehensive assessments and design recommendations that enhance building safety without compromising functionality or aesthetic requirements for both new constructions and existing properties.
People
Ross Murphy
Director
Tasmania's longest-running fire engineer with decades of industry experience, Ross Murphy leads Castellan Consulting's fire safety solutions. His expertise in fire engineering and risk management has shaped the firm's reputation for excellence in performance-based design and regulatory compliance.
Madeleine Murphy
Fire Engineering Consultant
Combining youthful perspective with industry knowledge, Madeleine Murphy contributes modern insights to Castellan Consulting's solutions. Her understanding of emerging fire safety technologies complements her father's experience, driving innovative approaches to performance-based engineering and bushfire risk management.
Questions
What fire engineering services do you offer?
We provide performance-based fire engineering solutions for all building types, ensuring compliance with safety standards while maintaining design flexibility.
Do you specialise in bushfire risk assessments?
Yes, we offer accredited bushfire hazard assessments including BAL reports tailored to Tasmania's regulatory requirements for new and existing structures.
Which sectors do you work with?
We serve residential, commercial, healthcare, education, heritage, and industrial sectors across Tasmania with customised fire safety solutions.
How do you ensure regulatory compliance?
Our team combines deep local knowledge with technical expertise to navigate Tasmania's fire safety regulations and approval processes effectively.
Can you handle complex building projects?
With 17+ years' experience and 1,000+ completed projects, we specialise in delivering innovative solutions for buildings of all sizes and complexities.
