A Fire Engineering Report (FER) is a comprehensive document prepared by a qualified fire engineer that outlines how fire safety within a building will be achieved using performance-based design rather than only relying on standard prescriptive codes.
A Fire Engineering Report (FER) is a comprehensive document prepared by a qualified fire engineer that outlines how fire safety within a building will be achieved using performance-based design rather than only relying on standard prescriptive codes. It identifies the specific fire risks of the building, details fire safety strategies (such as evacuation modelling, smoke management, detection and suppression systems, and structural fire resistance), and demonstrates how these measures meet regulatory requirements. An FER is typically required for complex or unique developments where standard compliance solutions may not be practical, providing councils and certifiers with the technical justification that the building will remain safe in the event of a fire.