Where Would Construction Be Without Intumescent Materials?
It was around 30 years ago when I first heard the word “intumescent”. Little did I know that day would change my working life. It took me ages to remember…
A Guide to Fire Stopping of Service Penetrations for Active Fire Protection Companies
We can thank Fredrick Grinnell all those years ago, as he is credited for being the creator of the first practical automatic fire sprinkler.Here in Australia, the Wormalds have been…
What On Earth Is Going On With Passive Fire Protection?
Everyone knows things are changing but no one seems to know why.I am being asked more frequently, in fact, several times each day, especially in light of May 1, 2022…
Smoke Is The Real Killer in Fires – Do Building Regulations Treat It With The Respect It Deserves?
They say that time flies. Well, that saying holds true to me personally when it comes to smoke and smoke leakage. I am fortunate to have spent six years completing…
Electrical Services Passing Through Fire Rated Barriers
Fire stopping works are being closely scrutinised now. We have all heard all the fuss about so called combustible cladding on buildings here in Australia, and some of us would…
The New Passive Fire Protection Landscape in Australia
NCC2022 is all but here; do you know what all the fuss is about and what other NCC changes have been implemented pertaining to FRL’s?This article is a MUST read…
Fire Rated Joints in Walls and Floors
Control, movement or expansion joints are an important part of good building practice. They are used to allow for movement and expansion and stop unsightly cracking. We have all walked…
Holy, Whole and Holes?
Holy shit, this whole passive fire protection is more than just holes in walls!This is not Dr Zeus, but Doc PASSIVE at work here…What is the secret to getting the…
