Client Name: Australian Industrial Energy
Peer Review & Commissioning – Fire Detection & Suppression System
Fire Boar provided expert design review and independent commissioning oversight for the Fire Detection and Suppression System at the Port Kembla Gas Terminal. Our team ensured compliance with regulatory and operational standards, verifying system performance against design requirements.
Technical Achievements:
Stage 1 – Design Review
- Assessed Fire Engineering Reports and stakeholder requirements, including compliance with:
- Petroleum and Gas Fire Safety Standard
- Local Government & Fire and Rescue NSW Regulations
- Squadron Energy Operational Requirements
- Reviewed and validated Design Certificates for critical fire safety systems:
- Fire & Gas Detection
- Fire Pumps & Tanks
- Smoke Detection & Gas Suppression
- Occupant Warning & Operational Interfaces
- Water Suppression System (Monitors)
Stage 2 – Witness Commissioning & Site Acceptance Testing
- Deployed Electrical & Hydraulic Fire Protection specialists to conduct independent inspections and testing procedures (ITPs).
- Verified commissioning activities for all Fire Detection & Suppression Systems, ensuring full compliance and operational readiness.
Challenges Overcome:
- Complex Regulatory Compliance – Ensured alignment with multiple stakeholder requirements across government, industry, and operational standards.
- Independent Verification & Oversight – Conducted thorough testing and analysis to confirm system performance met design expectations.
- Tight Commissioning Schedule – Coordinated site attendance for Fire & Gas commissioning over a two-week period within a constrained July–September timeline.
Deliverables & Support:
- Independent peer review and commissioning verification ensuring system reliability and compliance.
- Expert-led site acceptance testing to validate fire safety performance.
This project highlights Fire Boar’s expertise in high-level fire safety assessment and commissioning oversight, ensuring the Port Kembla Gas Terminal’s fire protection systems meet the highest safety standards
