Cybil Consults

Design Consultancy

Dry Fire Systems Design

Coordinated fire detection, alarm, warning and communication system design that supports early identification of a fire and timely occupant response.

A compliant design must consider the building classification, occupancy, fire hazards, evacuation strategy, system interfaces, accessibility and environmental conditions. We provide dry fire systems design consultancy for new developments, refurbishments, tenancy fit-outs, upgrades and existing buildings — developed with reference to the National Construction Code, applicable Australian Standards and fire engineering reports.

What We Design

Our Dry Fire Design Services

Fire detection and alarm systems
Emergency warning systems
Emergency intercom systems
Special-hazard fire detection systems
Residential smoke alarm systems
Detection zoning and alarm-zone documentation
Occupant warning and speaker layouts
Interfaces with smoke control, lifts, doors and suppression systems
Alterations and extensions to existing dry fire systems
Cause-and-effect documentation and system schematics

Our Process

Our Design Strategy

1

Project Review & Site Investigation

Review of architectural drawings, fire engineering documentation and existing records, with site visits for existing buildings.

2

Hazard, Occupancy & Classification

Assessment of occupancy, environmental conditions, room uses and any special hazards affecting detector selection.

3

Concept Design

Proposed system type, control-panel location, detection and warning strategy, zoning and major interfaces.

4

Detailed Design

Detector/alarm-device locations, speaker layouts, control equipment, zone plans, cable pathways and cause-and-effect requirements.

5

Construction-Issue Documentation

Documentation suitable for contractor pricing, installation and project delivery.

Coordination

System Interfaces We Coordinate

A clear cause-and-effect strategy ensures every alarm, fault, isolation and control function produces the intended response.

Mechanical smoke-control systems
Stair pressurisation systems
Smoke and fire dampers
Automatic fire doors and door-hold-open devices
Lifts and escalators
Access-control systems
Automatic fire sprinkler and suppression systems
Fire brigade monitoring equipment

Relevant Australian Standards

AS 1670.1 — Fire detection and alarm systems
AS 1670.4 — Emergency warning and intercom systems
AS 1670.5 — Special-hazard fire detection systems
AS 1670.6 — Smoke alarm systems for residential buildings

The applicable edition should be confirmed against the current NCC, approval pathway and contract requirements before design work begins.

Why Engage Us?

🔔 Design consultancy for new and existing buildings
🔔 Site investigation and detailed hazard assessment
🔔 Concept, detailed and construction-issue design
🔔 Revit BIM and AutoCAD documentation
🔔 Coordination with fire, mechanical, electrical and architectural disciplines
🔔 Clear zoning, interface and cause-and-effect documentation

Talk to Us About Your Dry Fire Project

Whether you require a new fire detection system, emergency warning and intercom design, or a special-hazard solution, we can provide coordinated documentation tailored to your building.

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