Fire Rating Assistant

Welcome to Firenetics®

Enabling Fire Engineering analysis for Revit designers®

1. General Definition

Firenetics® is a state-of-the-art tool allowing Revit designers to estimate applicability and amount of various applied fireproofing materials to achieve required fire ratings for designed buildings. Applied fireproofing materials such as intumescents are capable of achieving certain fire ratings (such as ATME-119, ATME-84) and others on various substrates.

2. Dependance of Manufacturer’s Official Testing Reports

All applied fireproofing materials have to be tested by accredited fire labs, and the results of such tests are published in special reports. Firenetics® is designed to bring the information from the official vendor testing reports into the Revit environment, thus allowing the Revit users to evaluate various aspects of applied fireproofing such as volume, weight, dry film thickness, cost, while working on the building design.

All Firenetics® estimates are produced based on official testing reports provided by material Manufacturers, and therefore correctness of all estimates depends upon Manufacturer’s testing reports, their timeliness and completeness.

3. Estimates for Fireproofing, and Possible Errors

Firenetics® is producing all fireproofing estimates only based on the reports presented by the fireproofing material manufacturers. Firenetics® is applying best efforts to deliver correct estimates, but this process is complicated, and prone to errors. We recommend that the estimates are verified with the Manufacturer of applied fireproofing materials directly, to exclude possible errors and inaccuracies due to report latency, or any other reasons.

Firenetics® is not responsible for possible errors in the estimates, no matter what could be the possible reason for the error. Firenetics® does not provide any warranties or assume liability for these estimates

4. AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction)

Firenetics® provides approximate estimates of fireproofing materials required for specific structural elements based on manufacturer data and other factors. Although we are applying our best efforts for these estimates to be correct, these estimates are for guidance only and must be verified by a licensed fire engineer. Firenetics® is not responsible for any fire safety decisions made using the estimates provided.

The final decision on fire safety and fireproofing is made by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for a building.

5. Engineering Judgments and Professional Engineer Responsibility

Firenetics® estimates are not a replacement for engineering judgments.

Engineering judgment is a scientific process that involves evaluating problems related to design, installation, operation, maintenance, or safety. It's a method used to address field needs when a tested design, system, or assembly isn't available.

Although we are applying our best efforts to correctly apply Manufacturer’s report data to the Revit models, Firenetics® tools and estimates are not a replacement for a licensed Fire Protection Engineer (FPE). It is always recommended to contact FPE to verify the correctness of each estimate for every element of the model for each applied fireproofing material.

After FPE has verified the design, the final decision on fire safety and fireproofing is made by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

Any results generated by Firenetics® must be reviewed and approved by a licensed fire engineer. Firenetics® is not an engineering company, and its calculations should not be solely relied upon for regulatory compliance.

6. Limitation of Liability

Firenetics® is provided "as is" without any warranties or guarantees. Tizbi Inc. shall not be liable for any damages or legal consequences arising from the use of this software. By proceeding, you acknowledge and accept this limitation of liability.

7. Legal Compliance

Firenetics® is not responsible for ensuring compliance with all relevant building codes, regulations, and laws. Firenetics® is not a substitute for professional or legal advice. By clicking “Accept” below you agree to review all results with licensed professionals and seek approval from the AHJ before proceeding with any designs.

8. Terms of Service Agreement

By clicking “Accept” below, you agree to the Terms of Service, which include disclaimers about approximate estimates, the role of the AHJ, the role of the PFE, and your responsibility to verify results with licensed professionals.