Fire Safety Integration for IKEA – Seamless Design Coordination & Civil Defense Approval
The Challenge:
IKEA’s new facility faced approval delays due to disjointed coordination between fire safety and engineering teams.
- Design Conflicts: Inconsistencies between fire protection and architectural designs created technical approval risks.
- Timeline Constraints: As a global brand with strict deadlines, any delay would impact project delivery and reputation.
- Integration Gap: IKEA needed a fire safety approach that worked hand-in-hand with the core engineering design without compromising code compliance or safety quality.
Our Solution:
QHSSE PLATFORM was selected to deliver a fully coordinated fire safety consultancy solution, driven by deep technical knowledge and a proactive, collaborative approach.
- Fire System Design: Full design developed according to NFPA fire codes and IKEA's global standards.
- Fire Philosophy Report: Created to align fire strategy with both local regulations and corporate safety expectations.
- Bill of Quantities (BOQ): Detailed material lists and specifications for system procurement.
- Hydraulic Calculations: Ensured effective pressure and flow rates for firefighting systems.
- Collaborative Engineering: Direct integration with MEP and architectural teams to prevent design clashes.
- Documentation & Approvals: Comprehensive Civil Defense package including all technical support and liaison.
This solution was underpinned by QHSSE’s in-house fire life safety training expertise, ensuring compliance and coordination from concept to final approval.
Results & Impact
- Civil Defense Approval Achieved: All documents were approved on first submission with no rework required.
- Conflict-Free Design Execution: Cross-functional design challenges were resolved before reaching site execution.
- Engineering Integration: Fire safety systems were seamlessly embedded into the project’s architectural and MEP plans.
- On-Time Project Delivery: Approvals were fast-tracked through technical clarity, minimizing delay risks.
Conclusion:
By combining engineering collaboration with expert fire life safety training principles, QHSSE PLATFORM helped IKEA secure compliance, streamline approvals, and maintain project momentum. This case reflects the importance of integrating fire safety early in the design process to avoid disruption and ensure regulatory success.