Visiting project/construction sites to advise on the installation or implementation of the designs Keeping up to date with regulations and legislation Making recommendations for the materials used in the construction or refurbishment of a building Incorporating fire safety procedures into designs – such as sprinkler systems, emergency exits and fire alarms – to minimise the risk of injury and loss of life in the event of a fire, taking into account both the structural integrity of the building and human behaviour Making designs, calculations, sketches and/or diagrams to help prevent fire or fire spread (‘fire strategy’) Identifying possible fire-related risks and reducing or eliminating them However, a fire engineer’s duties typically include: Some fire engineers may take on some aspects of these jobs, depending on the nature of their employer and its remit. The role is closely related to those of fire assessors (also known as fire safety consultants), who conduct fire risk assessments legally required on non-private dwelling places, and fire investigators, who determine the cause of a fire. Their role is to help protect life, property and the wider environment from risk of fire and to help ensure that projects meet industry codes and legislative requirements. Fire engineers design and provide advice on both new buildings and buildings undergoing refurbishment in respect to fire safety measures.