This presentation explores the critical intersection between mechanical system design and fire safety engineering, framing life safety as a dynamic extension of traditional mechanical systems. Instead of treating fire safety as a secondary building constraint, we examine it as a high-performance requirement where HVAC, ventilation, and suppression systems become the primary tools for protecting life.

The key intended outcome for this presentation is to transform the audience’s perception of fire safety from a restrictive set of "building codes" into a dynamic mechanical engineering challenge.

Our presenter, Ms Teresa Sandum is a Fire and Life Safety Engineer with extensive international experience in providing performance-based solutions for complex infrastructure and building projects. Specializing in underground environments, rail, and road systems, she has played a key role in major developments such as Melbourne Metro Tunnel Project. She is currently delivering the Scarborough Subway Extension in Canada where she led advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and evacuation modeling to ensure tenable life safety outcomes. In addition to her technical expertise, Teresa is an active leader in the engineering community, currently serving as the Deputy Chair of the Australian Tunnelling Society’s Tunnel Systems, Operations, and Maintenance group. She is a strong advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration, dedicated to bridging the gap between mechanical systems design and fire safety engineering to build more resilient environments.

Book your place to join this free event via our Panel's Near You website by 6 pm, Tuesday 19th of May. A TEAMS link to access the webinar will be sent to all registrants via a separate email at least 1 day prior to the event day.