Professional Engagement Catalogue

1.1 Purpose

This publication establishes the catalogue of professional engagements offered by the Christine Po Professional Practice.

It defines the professional engagements that may be undertaken, the purpose of each engagement, and the professional outcomes they are intended to achieve.

This publication provides the authoritative reference for engagement selection across proposals, commercial documents, controlled publications and Firecode.

Operational procedures, pricing methodologies, contractual terms and technical methods are governed by separate Professional Standards.

1.2 Scope

This publication applies to all professional engagements undertaken by the Professional Practice.

Every engagement described within this publication shall:

• align with CPS-001;
• preserve professional independence;
• have a clearly defined purpose;
• define the intended professional outcome;
• be delivered within the agreed scope of engagement.

1.3 Relationship to Other Publications

This publication defines what professional engagements are available.

It does not define:

• how they are performed;
• how they are priced;
• contractual obligations;
• technical methodologies;
• Firecode implementation.

Those matters are governed by applicable Professional Standards.

Purpose

Passive Fire Compliance Consulting provides independent professional advice to support informed decision-making regarding passive fire protection systems and building compliance obligations.

This engagement assists clients in understanding compliance requirements, evaluating available options and developing appropriate compliance strategies without assuming responsibility for implementation unless expressly agreed.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is improved compliance decision-making supported by objective technical advice and professional judgement.

Scope

This engagement may include professional advice relating to:

• legislative and regulatory obligations;
• passive fire compliance strategy;
• interpretation of technical requirements;
• review of existing documentation;
• design and constructability review;
• remediation planning;
• procurement support;
• stakeholder consultation;
• independent technical opinion.

The scope of each engagement shall be established within the applicable proposal.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• written advice;
• technical memoranda;
• compliance strategies;
• review comments;
• meeting records;
• technical recommendations;
• professional opinions.

Related Engagements

Compliance Consulting commonly supports:

• ENG-002 Passive Fire Compliance Assessment;
• ENG-003 Passive Fire Compliance Management;
• ENG-004 Passive Fire Compliance Verification.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• CPS-005 Terms and Conditions;
• other applicable Professional Standards.

Limitations

Unless expressly included within the agreed scope, this engagement does not include:

• physical inspections;
• contractor management;
• compliance verification;
• certification;
• physical remediation works.

ENG-002 — Passive Fire Compliance Assessment

Purpose

Passive Fire Compliance Assessment determines and documents the condition and compliance status of passive fire protection systems within the defined scope of engagement.

The engagement establishes reliable compliance information to support informed decision-making and future compliance activities.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is the creation of an objective, evidence-based assessment of passive fire protection systems capable of supporting compliance management, remediation planning and future verification activities.

Scope

This engagement may include:

• site inspections;
• asset identification;
• condition assessment;
• document review;
• defect identification;
• evidence collection;
• photographic recording;
• compliance assessment.

Assessment activities shall be limited to the agreed scope of engagement.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• assessment reports;
• defect registers;
• asset registers;
• photographic evidence;
• technical observations;
• recommendations.

Related Engagements

Assessment commonly precedes:

• ENG-003 Passive Fire Compliance Management;
• ENG-004 Passive Fire Compliance Verification;
• ENG-005 Digital Compliance Services.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• CPS-007 Compliance Management Standard (where applicable);
• CPS-010 Digital Evidence Standard;
• other applicable Professional Standards.

Limitations

This engagement represents the condition of the assessed systems at the time of assessment.

Unless expressly agreed, it does not constitute certification, ongoing monitoring or acceptance of completed remediation works.

ENG-003 — Passive Fire Compliance Management

Purpose

Passive Fire Compliance Management provides independent professional oversight of passive fire remediation activities from the establishment of an approved scope through to the completion of agreed compliance outcomes.

The engagement exists to coordinate, monitor and verify the progression of remediation works while preserving professional independence, maintaining compliance records and supporting informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.

The Professional Practice acts as the client's independent compliance representative and does not assume responsibility for the workmanship of contractors unless expressly engaged to undertake physical works.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is the successful delivery of a coordinated passive fire remediation project supported by objective evidence, transparent governance and complete compliance documentation.

The engagement seeks to achieve compliant outcomes rather than merely completed works.

Scope

Depending upon the agreed scope of engagement, Passive Fire Compliance Management may include:

• review of compliance assessments;
• confirmation of remediation scope;
• development of remediation strategies;
• contractor engagement support;
• tender and quotation review;
• technical clarification during construction;
• project coordination;
• stakeholder liaison;
• progress monitoring;
• management of Requests for Information (RFIs);
• review of contractor submissions;
• review of evidence submitted during remediation;
• coordination of compliance documentation;
• Firecode project administration;
• preparation for Compliance Verification.

The scope shall be defined within the applicable proposal.

Professional Responsibilities

The Professional Practice shall:

• maintain professional independence throughout the engagement;
• coordinate compliance activities in accordance with applicable Professional Standards;
• communicate identified risks, limitations and non-conformances;
• preserve the integrity of compliance information;
• maintain accurate project records;
• facilitate communication between relevant project participants where appropriate;
• provide professional oversight without assuming responsibility for contractor workmanship.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• compliance management plans;
• project registers;
• progress reports;
• technical correspondence;
• reviewed contractor submissions;
• updated compliance registers;
• Firecode project records;
• coordinated compliance documentation;
• recommendations supporting project close-out.

Related Engagements

Passive Fire Compliance Management commonly follows:

• ENG-001 Passive Fire Compliance Consulting;
• ENG-002 Passive Fire Compliance Assessment.

Passive Fire Compliance Management commonly precedes:

• ENG-004 Passive Fire Compliance Verification.

Digital Compliance Services may operate throughout the engagement.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• CPS-005 Terms and Conditions;
• CPS-007 Compliance Management Standard;
• CPS-010 Digital Evidence Standard;
• other applicable Professional Standards.

Limitations

Unless expressly included within the agreed scope, this engagement does not include:

• physical remediation works;
• contractor supervision for workmanship;
• certification of completed works;
• statutory approval functions;
• engineering design;
• responsibilities assigned by legislation to other parties.

Contractors remain responsible for the quality and compliance of their own work.

The Building Owner remains responsible for the ongoing compliance of the building following project completion.

ENG-004 — Passive Fire Compliance Verification

Purpose

Passive Fire Compliance Verification provides an independent professional assessment of completed passive fire remediation works to determine whether the defined compliance requirements have been satisfied.

The engagement exists to verify compliance outcomes through objective evidence, technical assessment and documented professional judgement.

Compliance Verification is independent of the contractor undertaking the physical works and shall not be influenced by commercial or contractual interests.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is a technically defensible determination regarding the compliance status of completed passive fire remediation works.

Verification provides confidence that completed works have been assessed against the agreed compliance requirements and supporting evidence.

Scope

Depending upon the agreed scope of engagement, Passive Fire Compliance Verification may include:

• review of completed remediation works;
• site verification inspections;
• review of contractor evidence;
• review of product documentation;
• review of installation records;
• verification against agreed remediation scope;
• verification against applicable standards and project requirements;
• identification of outstanding non-conformances;
• update of compliance records;
• preparation of close-out documentation.

The scope shall be defined within the applicable proposal.

Professional Responsibilities

The Professional Practice shall:

• remain independent throughout the verification process;
• assess evidence objectively;
• distinguish verified outcomes from unverified observations;
• document limitations affecting the verification;
• maintain complete traceability between evidence and professional conclusions;
• record unresolved non-conformances where identified.

Verification shall be based upon sufficient evidence available at the time of assessment.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• verification reports;
• updated compliance registers;
• quality assurance records;
• verified evidence records;
• close-out documentation;
• recommendations regarding outstanding compliance matters.

Related Engagements

Passive Fire Compliance Verification commonly follows:

• ENG-002 Passive Fire Compliance Assessment;
• ENG-003 Passive Fire Compliance Management.

Digital Compliance Services may support verification through structured evidence management and project records.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• CPS-005 Terms and Conditions;
• CPS-008 Compliance Verification Standard;
• CPS-010 Digital Evidence Standard;
• other applicable Professional Standards.

Limitations

Compliance Verification is limited to the scope of engagement and the evidence available at the time of assessment.

Verification does not:

• guarantee future compliance;
• assume responsibility for contractor workmanship;
• replace statutory certification;
• remove ongoing maintenance obligations;
• constitute engineering approval unless expressly included.

Where evidence is insufficient to support verification, the Professional Practice shall document the limitation rather than assume compliance.

ENG-005 — Digital Compliance Services

Purpose

Digital Compliance Services provide the digital infrastructure supporting the delivery, management and preservation of compliance information throughout the lifecycle of a professional engagement.

These services are delivered through Firecode and associated digital systems developed and maintained by the Professional Practice.

Digital Compliance Services enhance professional practice through structured information management, collaboration and traceability. They do not replace professional judgement.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is the creation and maintenance of reliable, structured and traceable digital compliance records that support professional decision-making throughout the lifecycle of an asset.

Digital Compliance Services improve transparency, accountability and information continuity between project participants.

Scope

Depending upon the agreed scope of engagement, Digital Compliance Services may include:

• digital project administration;
• compliance information management;
• asset identification and registration;
• digital compliance registers;
• evidence management;
• project collaboration;
• document management;
• workflow administration;
• audit history;
• lifecycle record management.

The scope shall be defined within the applicable proposal.

Professional Responsibilities

The Professional Practice shall:

• maintain the integrity of digital compliance information;
• preserve traceability throughout the lifecycle of the engagement;
• manage digital records in accordance with approved Professional Standards;
• implement digital systems that support, but do not replace, professional judgement;
• protect the authenticity of compliance information wherever reasonably practicable.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• structured digital compliance records;
• digital asset registers;
• project collaboration environments;
• managed evidence repositories;
• digital audit histories;
• lifecycle compliance information.

Related Engagements

Digital Compliance Services may support:

• ENG-001 Passive Fire Compliance Consulting;
• ENG-002 Passive Fire Compliance Assessment;
• ENG-003 Passive Fire Compliance Management;
• ENG-004 Passive Fire Compliance Verification.

Digital Compliance Services are intended to operate throughout the Compliance Lifecycle rather than as an isolated engagement.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• CPS-009 Firecode Operating Standard;
• CPS-010 Digital Evidence Standard;
• other applicable Professional Standards.

Limitations

Digital Compliance Services provide operational infrastructure supporting professional engagements.

Unless expressly agreed, these services do not:

• determine compliance outcomes;
• replace professional judgement;
• certify completed works;
• assume statutory responsibilities;
• modify the obligations of project participants established under other engagements.

The authority of all digital records derives from the Professional Standards governing the engagement and the evidence recorded within those systems.

ENG-006 — Professional Publications

Purpose

Professional Publications exist to develop, maintain and disseminate controlled knowledge that supports consistent professional practice, improves industry understanding and advances the quality of building compliance.

This engagement establishes the Professional Practice as the custodian of its own methodologies, standards and technical guidance.

Professional Publications support the consistent delivery of all other professional engagements undertaken by the Practice.

Professional Outcome

The intended outcome is the creation and maintenance of authoritative, controlled publications that improve professional consistency, support informed decision-making and preserve institutional knowledge.

Publications contribute to the continual development of the Professional Practice and the broader building compliance profession.

Scope

Depending upon the agreed scope, Professional Publications may include:

• Professional Standards;
• technical standards;
• methodologies;
• guidance documents;
• technical papers;
• research publications;
• industry articles;
• educational material;
• reference documents;
• technical position statements.

All publications shall be subject to document control in accordance with CPS-001.

Professional Responsibilities

The Professional Practice shall:

• maintain the technical integrity of all controlled publications;
• distinguish opinion from established professional guidance;
• ensure publications remain consistent with the governing Professional Standards;
• review publications through controlled editorial processes;
• preserve revision history and document authority.

Deliverables

Deliverables may include:

• approved Professional Standards;
• technical publications;
• industry guidance;
• educational resources;
• documented methodologies;
• controlled reference material.

Related Engagements

Professional Publications support every engagement undertaken by the Professional Practice, including:

• ENG-001 Passive Fire Compliance Consulting;
• ENG-002 Passive Fire Compliance Assessment;
• ENG-003 Passive Fire Compliance Management;
• ENG-004 Passive Fire Compliance Verification;
• ENG-005 Digital Compliance Services.

Professional Publications provide the governing knowledge from which these engagements are performed.

Governing Publications

This engagement shall be governed by:

• CPS-001 Commercial Framework;
• applicable document control requirements;
• other approved Professional Standards.

Limitations

Professional Publications provide guidance, methodology and professional knowledge.

Unless expressly stated, publications do not:

• replace legislation;
• replace applicable Australian Standards;
• replace engineering judgement;
• create contractual obligations independent of an executed agreement;
• remove the responsibility of practitioners to exercise independent professional judgement.

Readers remain responsible for applying publications appropriately within the context of each engagement.

Typical Engagement Pathways

Compliance Assessment → Compliance Management → Compliance Verification

or

Compliance Consulting → Compliance Assessment

or

Compliance Assessment → Compliance Verification

Digital Compliance Services may support any engagement throughout its duration.

Professional Publications provide the governing framework supporting every engagement.

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