Fire and Smoke Modelling

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For nearly 20 years, LMDG has actively pursued and expanded our expertise in developing Performance-based Fire and Life Safety Design Approaches for innovative building projects. In response to Canada’s  recently-published Objective-based Building Codes, we have created and implemented a comprehensive and structured methodology for formulating alternative solutions for challenging building designs. Our services complement those of the design team and stakeholders in generating functional, feasible, acceptable and cost-effective solutions meeting the safety objectives of the Building Codes.

Our team of Building Code Consultants and Fire Safety Engineers have extensive knowledge and experience in various leading-edge Fire Modelling and Timed-Exit Analysis tools. We have successfully used these tools to develop alternative solutions to Building Code compliance, including the following:

Smoke Management Systems in Large Atrium Spaces

Use of Open Stairs as Means of Egress in Large Atrium Spaces

Use of Wood Structures in Buildings of Noncombustible Construction

Exposed Steel Structures in Buildings with High Ceiling Spaces

Projects:

Vancouver Community College, King Edward Campus, Vancouver, B.C.

YMCA, 955 Burrard Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Speedskating Oval, Richmond, B.C.

900 Burrard Street Paramount Cinema, Vancouver, B.C.

Surrey City Centre, Surrey, B.C.

Vancouver Convention & Exhibition Centre, Vancouver, B.C.

Engineering & Information Technology Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Arena Stage, Washington, D.C.

The Esplanade, Medicine Hat Arts & Heritage Centre, Medicine Hat, Alberta

West Whalley Secondary School, Whalley, B.C.

Nanaimo Convention Centre, Nanaimo, B.C.

Save-On Foods Memorial Arena, Victoria, B.C.

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