Fire Safety Engineering
At Asplan Viak, we provide fire safety engineering services for projects of all sizes and levels of complexity. Our fire safety specialists work closely with architects, engineers and other disciplines to develop integrated solutions that meet safety requirements while supporting project objectives, functionality and design ambitions.
We support clients throughout the entire project lifecycle: from early-stage feasibility studies and concept development to detailed design, refurbishment projects and the adaptive reuse of existing and heritage buildings.
Our multidisciplinary expertise enables us to address complex fire safety challenges through risk assessments, performance-based design, expert evaluations and advanced fire modelling. By combining technical knowledge with a collaborative approach, we deliver tailored solutions that are both practical and robust.
As buildings become more sustainable, innovative and technically advanced, fire safety considerations are increasingly important. We help clients navigate evolving requirements and ensure that safety is seamlessly integrated into the overall design strategy.
In addition to project work, our specialists are actively involved in research, development and knowledge sharing, allowing us to bring the latest insights and best practices to every project. The result is safe, resilient and future-ready buildings that meet the needs of both users and society.
How long does it take to evacuate a building? How much time is actually available in a critical situation? At Asplan Viak, we have a team of consultants dedicated to fire engineering analysis to find the answers. Through simulations, calculations and assessments of safety margins, they provide insight that is essential to shaping the safe buildings and communities of the future.
The loss of cultural heritage leaves a deep mark – sometimes within a local community, sometimes across the world. But how do you safeguard irreplaceable values without invasive measures? We have fire consultants who protect irreplaceable heritage values, working closely with architects, archaeologists and heritage authorities.
Do you have a building without fire engineering documentation? The building codes in force at the time a building was designed set the requirements for fire safety. Understanding what scope the regulations allow and how to meet the requirements is a complex task. Our experienced fire consultants have in-depth knowledge of how building codes have evolved, the intent behind the requirements, and how to meet them in a practical and cost-effective way.
Asplan Viak has carried out fire engineering design for some of Norway’s most innovative and sustainable buildings. One example is how we developed a comprehensive fire strategy for Powerhouse Telemark – a building that sets a new standard by being energy-positive over its lifetime, and is certified BREEAM Excellent. The project illustrates our ambition to be the preferred advisor in sustainable urban development.
Building-integrated solar panels, green facades and battery packs are no longer visions for the buildings of the future; they are a reality in today’s new construction. This creates new demands for fire engineering expertise in areas where regulations are still trying to keep pace with development. We actively work to gather the latest knowledge from research, suppliers and the insurance industry to meet this need.
Refurbishment and transformation of buildings is among the most important work we do. In fact, 80 percent of the buildings that will be in use in 2050 have already been built. Refurbishing or changing the use of older buildings brings new regulatory requirements and new techniques. It’s essential that the fire consultant adapts solutions to the building itself, understanding which parts can tolerate intervention and which qualities need to be preserved.