FERA
Quantify fire and explosion risk to people, structures and escape routes — not just identify it.
Quantified fire and explosion risk assessment for offshore and onshore facilities handling flammable inventories.
Request a ConsultationWhat is FERA?
Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment (FERA) is a quantitative study that evaluates the likelihood and consequences of fire and explosion events at a facility, assessing impact on personnel, structures, escape routes, temporary refuges and critical safety systems, and is commonly used to inform Fire and Gas (F&G) system design and structural fireproofing requirements.
Why It Matters
- ●Determines fireproofing extent and passive fire protection requirements with quantified justification
- ●Validates adequacy of escape routes and temporary refuge survivability
- ●Informs Fire & Gas detection system mapping and coverage philosophy
- ●Required by many offshore and high-hazard onshore facility regulatory regimes
Our Methodology
- 1Flammable/explosive inventory and release scenario identification
- 2Fire and explosion frequency and consequence modelling
- 3Escalation and domino effect assessment
- 4Structural and personnel risk evaluation against criteria
- 5Fireproofing, F&G mapping and mitigation recommendations
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FAQ
FERA Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fire and Explosion Risk Assessment (FERA)?
FERA is a quantitative study evaluating the likelihood and consequences of fire and explosion scenarios at a facility, used to determine fireproofing requirements, escape route adequacy, and fire and gas detection system design.
When is FERA required?
FERA is typically required for facilities with significant flammable or explosive inventories — refineries, petrochemical plants, offshore platforms, and hydrogen facilities — especially where structural fireproofing or temporary refuge survivability must be justified.