Fire Safety Inspection, Certification & Consulting Services

Don’t compromise on fire safety advisors, inspections and reports. Lateral Fire has over 40 Years’ knowledge and experience.

Welcome to Lateral Fire Design, now also trading as System Survey.

Fire safety is essential, and it’s not worth compromising on – make sure you’re using the best. Ourfire safety advisors provide expert advice on how to improve and update your systems to bring you up to code, while our fire inspection reports and inspections will give you the utmost confidence in the safety of your building.

As our name implies, we try to think outside the square whilst still complying with the necessary codes, rules and regulations in both our consulting and inspecting roles. We have knowledge and extensive experience (over 40 years) with most types of fixed fire protection systems, fire detection systems and passive fire safety products. Our fire safety inspections are thorough and our recommendations have the backing of years of experience combined with our ability to keep up with the latest developments in the field.

Environment Based Consulting

In line with current trends and proposed regulations, we can assist in adapting your existing fire systems to become more compliant with ecological and sustainability practices. Our fire safety advisors and reports can help you identify how your fire safety system environmental processes can be improved. Environmental and economic benefits to this process can include:

Water conservation

With our aim to protect the environment, Lateral Fire supports green initiatives in conducting and running businesses. As such, we can assist in implementing a conservation strategy that involves a combination of general water use and fire protection water use, alongside our fire prevention systems. This leads to positive, long-term financial returns for organizations, especially to businesses in resource-sensitive areas.

Corporate Background History

NOW IN OUR 21st YEAR!

Our company has been in operation since 1990. We originally traded in Western Australia as Ceasefire Pty Ltd, operating as agents for Central, Spraysafe and Globe fire sprinkler equipment via Lansdale Fire Services – Melbourne (now Globe Sprinklers).

Our Services

Fire Safety Certificate

Credible Certification Advisors

Essential Fire System

Service You can Trust

Fire System Inspection

Insightful Inspection Reports

Our Company

From 1986 to 1998 we represented Fire Protection Inspection Services in W.A. by carrying out independent third party certification of fixed fire systems and fire sprinkler system inspections.

FAQ

Do all fire sprinklers operate at the same time?

No, they operate individually unless the system is a deluge system as can be found in aircraft hangers and road tunnels. This confusion has been caused by Hollywood movie makers usual exaggeration of most things they don’t try to understand.

Why is it our most commonly used Fire System related Standards are not current?

Basically the problem lies with adoption of more current Standards by the Australian Building Codes Board. We have AS 2118.1-2006 and AS 2118.4-2010 but neither has been adopted. Due to the proposal for a National Maintenance Code, it is hoped there will not be a similar time lag with AS 1851-2011 (last upgraded 2005).

Why are there so many variations with apartment fire detection and occupant warning systems?

We believe the problem lies with a reluctance by ABCB and others to “bite the bullet” and insist all fire detection and warning be totally integrated using AS1670.1 systems throughout with either sounder bases or speakers in bedrooms. False alarms can be minimised by installing “hush” buttons in kitchen areas.

Do all fire service pipes and visible fire cables have to be red?

No, but in some instances it may be a requirement for pipes to be identified with red bands every 6m or so and cables to be banded every 2m (Rule 3.24.4).