FIRE 360

FIRE 360
Integrated Fire Design & Compliance Solutions
 

Who We Are
Fire 360 is a specialist fire design consultancy delivering practical, compliant, and cost-effective fire design solutions across retail, commercial, mixed-use, and complex developments.
We work closely with architects, developers, landlords, and contractors to ensure fire safety strategies are seamlessly integrated into design, approvals, and construction — without compromising design intent or commercial outcomes.
Our approach is grounded in compliance-based design, regulatory expertise, and delivery efficiency, ensuring projects move forward with certainty.
DTS-Based Design
Effective solutions tailored to the unique demands of each project, not generic off-the-shelf compliance.
Regulatory Expertise
Deep knowledge of NCC and multi-state requirements to navigate complex approval environments with confidence.
Delivery Efficiency
Streamlined processes that keep projects on programme and on budget, from concept through to certification.
Fire 360 was established to fill a gap in the market for fire designers who genuinely understand design intent and commercial project drivers, not just code compliance. We bring a practical mindset to fire engineering that helps protect creative outcomes while maintaining safety, compliance, and project momentum.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across Australia and New Zealand, having supported landmark retail, commercial, and mixed-use projects for major developers, landlords, institutions, and design teams. That breadth of experience gives us the perspective to navigate complexity with clarity and confidence.
Collaborative by Nature
We embed ourselves in project teams, not just provide reports from the sidelines.
Nationally Accredited
Accreditations across NSW, VIC, and QLD ensure we can operate seamlessly across state boundaries.
Proven Track Record
A portfolio spanning retail centres, commercial towers, mixed-use precincts, hotels, and education facilities.
Core Services
Fire 360 provides an integrated suite of fire design services spanning design, compliance, and project delivery. Our capabilities are structured to support every phase of a development — from early design concept through to construction completion and regulatory sign-off.
Each service pillar is designed to work independently or as part of a fully integrated engagement, giving clients the flexibility to draw on Fire 360's expertise at any stage of their project lifecycle.
What's Included
Our service offering can be tailored to suit the scope, complexity, and timing of your project.
Fire Design
Wet and dry sprinkler systems, hydrant and hose reel design, fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and exit signage, smoke control and hazard management strategies, and hydraulic calculations.
Approvals & Compliance
Performance solutions and alternative solutions under the NCC, DBPA design practitioner declarations, fire authority liaison, building surveyor coordination, and Section 7.11 contributions advice.
Project Delivery & Advisory
Independent peer review, site inspections and commissioning support, value engineering, defect identification, and expert witness services.
Fire 360 can be engaged at any project stage — from early feasibility through to post-occupancy — with every service delivered by accredited practitioners who bring hands-on project experience to each engagement.
Fire Design
Our fire design capability covers the full spectrum of active fire protection systems, delivered with precision and an eye for buildability. We work to optimise system layouts that reduce cost, minimise coordination conflicts, and integrate cleanly with architectural intent.
Wet Fire Systems
Comprehensive design of sprinkler networks, hydrant systems, and hose reel installations. We size and layout systems to meet hydraulic performance requirements whilst minimising plant room footprints and distribution conflicts.
Dry Fire Systems
Detection, Emergency Warning & Intercommunication Systems (EWIS), and alarm system design. Our dry systems work is coordinated closely with ESD and building services teams to achieve clean, code-compliant outcomes.
Façade & Architectural Integration
Fire safety strategy embedded within architectural and façade design from the outset. We collaborate directly with design teams to ensure fire performance measures enhance rather than constrain design ambition.
Approvals & Compliance
Navigating the regulatory landscape for fire compliance is one of the most critical — and often most complex — aspects of any development. Fire 360 brings specialist knowledge of approval pathways, authority requirements, and certification obligations to ensure projects proceed without delay or rework.
Design Practitioner Services
As NSW DBPA Accredited Design Practitioners, we provide compliant design declarations and endorsements under the Design and Building Practitioners Act — a mandatory requirement for Class 2 and applicable mixed-use buildings.
Authority Liaison
Expert guidance on water authority coordination for fire service connections, including utility negotiations and compliance documentation to support development approval processes.
Design Plans
Architectural plans markup, supported by detailed technical documentation that helps projects move forward with confidence.
What We Deliver
Design Declarations and compliance certification under DBPA
Section 73 / 74 advisory and authority coordination
Authority liaison across councils, fire brigades, and certification bodies
Construction certificate and occupation certificate support documentation
Project Delivery & Advisory
Beyond design and approvals, Fire 360 provides hands-on support through the construction phase — ensuring that what is designed is built correctly, tested rigorously, and certified with confidence. Our advisory services extend to independent peer review, value engineering, and defect resolution.
Peer Review & Validation
Independent assessment of fire designs prepared by others, providing clients and certifiers with confidence in design quality and code compliance.
Construction Phase Advisory
Ongoing technical support during construction to address RFIs, resolve coordination issues, and ensure installed systems align with approved design documentation.
Site Inspections & Witness Testing
Formal inspections and hydraulic witness testing to verify system performance prior to certification. Defect reporting and resolution tracking to close out commissioning milestones.
Value Engineering
Cost and buildability optimisation reviews that identify opportunities to reduce installed cost without compromising compliance or system performance.
Fire protection does not stop at design. The construction phase is where compliance is either realised or compromised, and Fire 360's hands-on involvement helps ensure approved designs are faithfully translated into installed systems.
Our advisory services are particularly valued by developers and head contractors who need an independent, technically credible voice to resolve disputes, manage risk, and provide expert opinion when it matters most.
Expert Witness Services
Technical reports and expert opinion for disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory proceedings, backed by accredited practitioners with deep project experience.
Defect Identification & Resolution
Systematic identification of non-conforming fire systems, with clear remediation pathways and documentation to support certification close-out.
Post-Occupancy Support
Ongoing advisory for building owners and facility managers, including system modification assessments, maintenance compliance reviews, and change-of-use evaluations.
Fire 360's delivery and advisory capability means clients have a single trusted partner from concept through to occupation and beyond.
Sector Experience
Fire 360 brings proven expertise across a broad range of building types and development categories. Our consultants have delivered fire design solutions for some of Australia's most complex and high-profile projects, giving us firsthand insight into the unique fire safety challenges each sector presents.
Luxury Retail & Shopping Centres
From flagship store fit-outs to full centre redevelopments, we understand the operational sensitivities and tenant coordination demands of live retail environments.
Hotels, Tourism & Hospitality
Fire system design for accommodation and hospitality developments, including heritage redevelopments, new-build hotels, and convention facilities.
Commercial Towers & Workplace Fit-Outs
High-rise and mid-rise commercial buildings with complex tenancy interfaces, base building upgrades, and NCC compliance pathways for new and existing buildings.
Education & Healthcare Facilities
Specialist occupancy knowledge for hospitals, universities, and healthcare facilities — asset types with heightened life-safety obligations and complex regulatory environments.
This cross-sector experience means Fire 360 consultants bring genuine contextual knowledge to every project, understanding not just the technical requirements but also the commercial, operational, and stakeholder pressures that shape each building type.
Mixed-Use Developments
Fire system designs for complex, multi-tenancy developments where residential, commercial, and retail uses stack vertically, requiring carefully coordinated fire strategies across multiple NCC classifications.
Industrial & Logistics Facilities
High-bay warehousing, cold storage, and distribution centres with challenging occupancy loads, hazardous goods storage, and large-compartment fire suppression requirements.
Heritage & Adaptive Reuse
Sensitive fire system designs for heritage-listed buildings and adaptive reuse projects, where performance-based solutions are essential to preserve architectural fabric while achieving contemporary compliance.
Regardless of sector, Fire 360's approach is consistent — practical, compliant, and tailored to the specific demands of each project and client.
Key Personnel
Billy Lin 
Senior Fire Protection Engineer
Billy Lin is a highly experienced and accredited fire engineer with a strong track record delivering projects across Australia and New Zealand. He brings deep technical expertise across both wet and dry fire systems, combined with a practical understanding of complex, live environments such as shopping centres and staged developments.
NSW DBPA Accredited Design Practitioner (Fire Systems)
FPAS (Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme) – Advanced Level
CPEng (Engineers Australia)
RPEQ (Queensland)
RPEng (Victoria)
REPV (Victoria)
Key Strengths
Fire services Design and NCC compliance
Coordination with architects and multidisciplinary teams
Design endorsement and regulatory approval pathways
Site inspections, witness testing, and defect resolution
Billy has worked with leading organisations including Scentre Group, Stantec (WGE), and Beca, delivering complex projects from concept through to completion. Selected projects showcase the breadth of Billy's experience across retail, mixed-use, convention, and heritage redevelopment environments.
Westfield Penrith — FIP & EWIS Upgrade
Parramatta Tower & Fresh Food Market
SkyCity NZ International Convention Centre
Sandstone Buildings Sydney (Hotel Redevelopment)
Why Fire 360
Choosing the right fire design partner is about more than technical credentials. It is about finding a consultant who understands your project drivers, communicates clearly, and delivers outcomes that hold up under regulatory scrutiny and on-site reality. Fire 360 is built around four core commitments.
Design-Led Thinking
We understand architecture and commercial drivers — not just compliance. Our engineers engage with design teams as collaborative partners, not compliance gatekeepers.
Efficiency & Cost Control
We deliver buildable, efficient solutions that avoid unnecessary cost escalation. Our value engineering focus means clients benefit from optimised system designs that perform without overspend.
Regulatory Confidence
Strong expertise across NCC and multi-state requirements ensures smooth approvals. We know what authorities expect and how to present compliant documentation that minimises back-and-forth.
End-to-End Delivery
From concept design through to construction and certification, Fire 360 provides continuity of advice and accountability across every project phase.
Our Commitment
At Fire 360, we go beyond compliance — we enable design ambition, construction efficiency, and operational certainty through intelligent fire designs.
Every project we take on is an opportunity to demonstrate that rigorous fire engineering and outstanding design outcomes are not in conflict — they are complementary. Our commitment is to bring the full weight of our technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and collaborative approach to every client engagement, regardless of project scale or complexity.
1
Concept & Strategy
Fire strategy established early to inform design decisions and avoid costly rework downstream.
2
Design Development
Detailed system design coordinated with all disciplines, documented for compliance and construction.
3
Approvals & Certification
DBPA declarations, authority coordination, and performance solutions managed end-to-end.
4
Construction & Handover
Site inspections, witness testing, defect resolution, and final certification support.
Fire 360 is ready to support your next project. Contact us to discuss your fire system design requirements and how we can add value from day one.
email us: hello@fire360.com.au