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Major Hazard Facility Fire Safety Study turnaround Featured case study
Major Hazard Facility Altona, VIC

Major Hazard Facility Fire Safety Study turnaround

Confidential MHF client · Regulators: WorkSafe Victoria, Fire Rescue Victoria, Hobsons Bay Council

The situation

A newly registered MHF storing Schedule 14 materials faced shutdown after two consultants’ Fire Safety Studies were rejected and 12 PINs were issued.

Our approach

Recommended to the client by Fire Rescue Victoria, we reviewed the failed submissions and wrote a new study with concise, actionable recommendations.

The outcome

The new Fire Safety Study was approved by WorkSafe Victoria and Fire Rescue Victoria on first submission.

12 / 12 Provisional Improvement Notices resolved
1st Submission approved by both regulators
Saved Site kept operating, occupancy permit secured

“A big thank you for rescuing us from a big black hole.”

Kaylee Watson, HSE Manager
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Approvals won, deadlines met

Battery storage, data centres, manufacturing and dangerous goods: four more engagements where the outcome mattered.

Ausgrid BESS program
Renewable energy NSW

Ausgrid BESS program

Client: Ausgrid via Lote Consulting
The situation

A six-site statewide battery storage rollout needed a Preliminary Hazard Analysis and Fire Safety Study under close regulatory scrutiny.

Our solution

Delivered the PHA and FSS for all six sites, covering electrical faults, battery failures, fire, explosion and toxic dispersion using Gexcon EFFECTS and RiskCurves.

The statewide program proceeded with regulatory confidence.

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AirTrunk data centre
Data centres Sydney, NSW

AirTrunk data centre

Client: AirTrunk via Lote Consulting
The situation

A large-scale data centre with Li-ion batteries and diesel storage needed a Fire Safety Study, Emergency Response Plan and ESIP, coordinated with FRNSW.

Our solution

Developed the FSS, ERP and ESIP, assessed fire prevention, detection and protection systems, and delivered site-specific responder access protocols.

An FRNSW-coordinated fire protection and emergency response framework is in place.

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DuluxGroup manufacturing
Manufacturing Sydney, NSW

DuluxGroup manufacturing

Client: DuluxGroup
The situation

A legacy paint and adhesives plant had a Fire Safety Study stuck at version 4, with 100+ unresolved FRNSW comments and a missed deadline.

Our solution

Developed a new FSS from scratch to NSW DPE HIPAP 2 within three weeks, addressing every outstanding FRNSW comment systematically.

The new Fire Safety Study was approved by FRNSW.

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Krannich Solar
Dangerous goods Altona, VIC

Krannich Solar

Client: Krannich Solar Distribution
The situation

Lithium-ion batteries from Tesla, BYD and PXixi needed full DG compliance and sprinkler adequacy sign-off for landlord, insurer and council, with a two-week move-in deadline.

Our solution

Delivered a tailored DG compliance assessment and fire equipment adequacy review within two weeks.

Full compliance achieved. The client moved in on schedule and within budget.

“Many thanks for quick turnaround and providing huge discount. We are so happy to do business with you.”
Derek Marsden, Managing Director, Krannich Solar Distribution
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