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Computer Modeling Services

At Tier One Fire Consulting, our Computer Modeling services combine technical precision with practical application to evaluate complex fire protection and life safety scenarios. We utilize advanced modeling software and code-based analysis methods to simulate building performance during fire, smoke, and evacuation events. Our modeling supports compliance with the International Fire Code (IFC), International Building Code (IBC), and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, helping design teams and Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) make informed, code-defensible decisions. Whether supporting performance-based design, alternative means and methods, or forensic analysis, Tier One Fire Consulting delivers the analytical confidence and documentation needed to ensure occupant and firefighter safety.

Egress Modeling

Our Egress Modeling services analyze occupant movement, evacuation time, and building egress capacity under various emergency scenarios. Using validated modeling tools and NFPA 101/IBC criteria, we simulate occupant behavior, travel distances, and flow rates to verify that exits, corridors, stairways, and refuge areas meet performance-based and prescriptive requirements. The result: clear documentation that supports code compliance, reduces design uncertainty, and optimizes life safety system performance.

Fire & Smoke Modeling

Tier One Fire Consulting provides Fire and Smoke Modeling to predict heat, visibility, temperature, and smoke movement during fire events using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations. We assess tenability conditions, sprinkler activation, smoke layer interfaces, and exhaust system performance per NFPA 92 and SFPE engineering guidelines. Our models inform smoke control design, performance-based alternatives, and fire protection system validation, ensuring that both occupants and first responders are protected under realistic fire scenarios.

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