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THE DESIGNFIRE’s experienced fire engineering team provides affordable fire protection designs for projects of all sizes. We deliver practical, budget-friendly solutions that enhance your building’s safety while ensuring fast approvals. Our boutique service means you get responsive, personal attention whether you’re working on a small fitout or large commercial development. All designs comply with NZ building codes using proven Acceptable Solutions methodology.
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Affordable Fire Engineers Serving All of New Zealand

We specialise in fire design, passive fire design and emergency lighting design. THE DESIGNFIRE combines architectural expertise with budget-friendly fire engineering services, delivering cost-effective solutions from one capable team. As silver members of the Fire Protection Association NZ Inc., we maintain professional standards while keeping our services accessible for all project sizes.

Our experienced team uses the Acceptable Solution Method to ensure fast approvals and reduce costs. This proven approach streamlines consenting for building applications, saving you time and money. When verification methods or alternative solutions are required, we provide innovative, compliant solutions with the same competitive pricing.

From small renovations to large developments, our boutique service approach means responsive, personal attention to every project. We’re here to make fire engineering simple and affordable while meeting all building code requirements.

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Fire Engineering

Our experienced fire engineering consultants integrate residential, commercial, and industrial building design with fire engineering design New Zealand-wide. We have an in-depth understanding of NZ building code’s fire regulations. Our team are experts at preparing fire reports under the Acceptable Solutions Method for building consent applications. Our fire engineers can provide specific fire engineering C/VM2 design. We are experts in commercial and residential, passive and active fire engineering design solutions. We are up-to-date with the latest compliance requirements and enjoy strong relationships with local councils throughout New Zealand.

Our budget-friendly approach and boutique service ensure fast approvals for projects of all sizes.

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Passive Fire Design

THE DESIGNFIRE’s leading fire engineering related services also cover passive fire protection design. With our design, building and compliance knowledge, we are uniquely positioned to offer quality service to our clients and architects.

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Emergency Lighting

To complement our expertise in fire consulting and passive fire designs, we work closely with our certified emergency lighting engineer. We offer emergency lighting coverage design as a part of our fire consulting service where it is needed for building consent submissions.

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our clients

Many past clients have been thrilled with the work they received from DESIGNFIRE.
See how they benefited from our work in the testimonials below.

“There are 81 units being developed on the site; the majority of the units are terraced houses. We are proud of the scale of the project and the opportunity it brings for new home buyers to get onto the property market. We needed a fire report for our development Building Consent application.

The site was pretty tight with lots quite near to each other; THE DESIGNFIRE was quick to respond to our enquiry and forthcome with a strategy to get the documentation together in line with our Building Consent lodgement target dates. They listened to our needs and were finding ways to make the process efficient.

THE DESIGNFIRE was very responsive and willing to assist in clarifying matters with the structural engineer and architect to deliver their outputs. We are very happy with the result.”

—Mante Masela, Kingston Property

“My name is Farzbod Taefi. I am the director of Skills Update Training Institute. About five years ago, in conjunction with NMIT, we purchased a site on 42 Upper Queen Street. This building needed a lot of renovation and make-over.

We found them very flexible and receptive to our comments and ideas. I think it was the winning card for us as the client. Getting the permits through the council is not an easy task. They had good contacts in the council, they were well known to the council, and that really speeded up the process. I think if we’ve chosen another group, this project may have taken twice as long. We have recommended THE DESIGNFIRE to many people and referred them to Louie. You know the sample of his work is here, and people can see what they can get.”

—Farzbod Taefi, Skills Update Training Institute

“THE DESIGNFIRE and their team of various expertise helped us to complete our Complex commercial building, involving multi-tenancy occupancy. THE DESIGNFIRE team came up with a resolution which was cost-effective and workable. Without THE DESIGNFIRE, we would have a difficult time completing it.”

—Paul Singh, APL Windows 

“With a long relationship with THE DESIGNFIRE, they have a strong background on fire engineering as well as precise design and consultation. Happy working with them and willing to do other projects together again.”

—Jae Hyun

“Louie has been a precious asset in developing fire engineering for our second dwelling project. His price was very reasonable, his communication prompt and helpful. I would recommend him and use his services again.”

—Dave

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Ready to discuss affordable fire engineering for your project? Our experienced capable team is here to answer your fire engineering questions. All project sizes welcome.

Quality service is our promise to you. We’re always excited to be part of a new project and will do everything we can to help.