Interesting Projects

Over many years, DKnapp Fire Design Pty Ltd (DKFD) has tackled unique fire protection challenges. From remote mine sites to iconic concert halls, our principal designer has solved problems that demanded creative thinking, careful calculation and a deep respect for statutory codes. Here are a few projects we're proud of.

Complex Fire Protection Projects, Expertly Delivered

Industrial and Mining Sites

Commercial, Aged Care and Retail

Airports and Landmark Buildings

Sealy Perth Fabrication Facility, Canning Vale WA: A warehouse and factory storing expanded foam and bedding materials, protected by a fire sprinkler and hydrant system designed to Factory Mutual Global (FMG) codes. Dual diesel fire pumps and carefully calculated booster connections met strict DFES requirements.
Chandala Plant (Tronox), Muchea WA: We upgraded the fire pumps to two 100% capacity diesel units drawing from a shared water tank. Specialised divers welded in new supply feeds while the tank stayed in service, keeping production running throughout — all compliant with FMG codes.
Hamersley Iron, Tom Price WA: One of the largest CO2 total flooding suppression systems we've tested, protecting a vital electrical switch room. Roughly 90 high-pressure cylinders across initial and reserve banks passed a full FMG discharge test flawlessly.

Bennett Springs Shopping Centre, Perth WA: A combined sprinkler and hydrant system fed from a single grade 2 water supply, using pressure reducing valves to conserve water and protect the available supply.
Kinga Gardens Aged Care, Bentley WA: A residential-style facility with a timber roof structure. We ran fire mains along the ceiling rafters and used concealed candlestick sprinkler heads to follow the roof pitch, fully compliant with AS2118.
Myer Forrest Chase, Perth WA: A pre-CAD, hand-drawn project. When revised ceiling plans arrived after rough-in, we site-welded hundreds of new outlets to feed the added heads — and still finished on schedule.

Perth International Airport, Perth WA: Spanning the Co-Generation Building, the Terminals WA facility for fly-in fly-out workers, and the T1 Expansion. Each stage involved ring main supplies, FM200 suppression for sensitive equipment and careful trade coordination.
Melbourne Concert Hall, Theatre and Spires, Melbourne VIC: A circular, pre-CAD build where every pipe deflection was hand-calculated to follow the architect's curves. The finished result looked stunning and met every design goal.

Complex Fire Protection Projects, Expertly Delivered

Industrial and Mining Sites

Commercial, Aged Care and Retail

Airports and Landmark Buildings

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