Welcome to SenezCo

Transportation

SenezCo is a boutique, independent fire science and engineering firm providing services worldwide to public and private clients. SenezCo staff has experience with transit systems in Canada, the United States, and around the world. Our staff are active committee members on NFPA 130, Standard for Fixed Guideway Transit and Passenger Rail Systems. Our team has collaborated with many architectural and engineering firms on large-scale transportation projects and provides certification and code compliance services related to fire and life safety, emergency egress, and station and guideway designs.
Projects
The value of our transportation work is realized through our application of sophisticated computer modeling services, reports to support technical reviews and certification and liaising effectively with the many authorities involved. SenezCo works closely with clients to address code issues at an early stage of design development to achieve favorable outcomes that align with client expectations.
Title Description
Fire Protection System Design SenezCo has experience in design, installation, inspection, and contract administration of fire suppression and fire detection systems in a wide range of markets from residential to heavy industrial. We have advised on the certification of the OCC as a ULC S561 proprietary supervising station, IANS system replacement, and P1 mic code analysis.
Fire Protection Components
  • Fire Alarm
  • Standpipe
  • Fire suppression, such as sprinklers and foam
  • Egress and access
  • Material science
Building and Fire Code Consulting We provide performance-based alternatives leveraging our code derivation background to deliver safe but cost-effective solutions. Projects include Brentwood Station (Phase 1 & 2), Broadway Subway Project, Evergreen RFP, and Canada Line guideway elements.
Code Review and Oversight
  • Owners review agent
  • Guiding of codes
  • Fire Life Safety Committee
Ventilation Modeling Expertise in analysis and design of underground tunnel and station ventilation systems as part of the overall fire life safety strategy.
Facilities Covered
  • Station
  • Tunnel
Pedestrian Modeling Design for pedestrian circulation and emergency egress in transit facilities, optimized for both daily flow and emergency scenarios.
Pedestrian Safety Design
  • Level of service during normal and event scenarios
  • Emergency egress during incident
Forensics, Investigations, and Litigations SenezCo’s experience in fire cause and origin analysis supports pragmatic design and risk reduction. Experts have testified in hundreds of cases.
Risk and Hazard Assessments Risk analysis and hazard assessment to mitigate future loss.
Bridge Impact Comprehensive consideration of fire protection and code requirements related to bridge structures.