At Sotera, fire safety isn’t just a requirement — it’s a critical layer of protection for people, property, and businesses. Our team of qualified Fire Safety Engineers brings expert knowledge, technical skill, and practical experience to help clients meet compliance and achieve smarter, safer building outcomes.
What We Do
Sotera’s fire engineering services include:
- Performance-based fire safety design
We go beyond the prescriptive requirements of the NCC, using science-backed modelling and analysis to develop tailored solutions that maintain safety without compromising design or safety. - Fire safety strategy & compliance advice
From concept to completion, we advise on best-practice fire safety solutions, helping clients navigate code requirements and approvals with confidence. - Fire engineering reports for DS/DA/CA stages
Our clear, defensible documentation supports approvals and demonstrates compliance with the NCC and applicable Australian Standards. - Peer reviews & expert witness
Need a second opinion or an expert opinion? We provide independent reviews that can uncover risk mitigation options or .
Case Study: Unlocking Design Potential on a Mixed-Use Development
Project: 33-storey mixed-use development, Gold Coast
Challenge: The prescriptive fire requirements for fire stair discharge and corridor length.
Solution: Sotera developed a performance-based fire engineering solution, including CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modelling, to demonstrate safe egress without smoke doors and despite multiple non-compliance regarding the fire stair discharge configuration.
Outcome:
- Met the intent of NCC
- Avoided significant redesign of level and stair discharge
- Secured faster building approval through clear, evidence-based reporting
Whether it’s a complex high-rise or a single storey community facility, Sotera helps unlock better project outcomes through expert fire safety engineering. We work closely with architects, developers, certifiers, and builders to find practical, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.
Need help on your next project? Let’s talk about how our fire engineering services can add value from day one.