Retrofit Compliance with FyreSHEATH | Case Study
Rectification of fire stopping defects can be complicated once the walls and ceilings have been erected, especially if the space is already tenanted. Easy to install in tight spaces with…
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…
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…
Understanding Fire Rated Access Panels | Part 2: Fire Rated Floor/Ceiling Systems
The NCC in Australia has made it clear; fire testing needs to be current and conducted in accordance with the latest version of the fire test standard, AS1530 Part 4-2104.…
Understanding Fire Rated Access Panels | Part 1: Fire Rated Walls and Service Riser Shafts
Fire rated access panels are often required to be installed into fire rated walls, fire rated service shafts, and of course fire rated ceilings. They allow for convenient access to services such as shut of valves for example which look much more aesthetically when inside an access panel.
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…
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…
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…
Fire Rated Board Systems
There is a lot of confusion about so called “fire rated boards” and I think it is prudent to discuss a little about fire ratings and the use of so-called…
Fire Collars: Are They As Simple As Many Think?
There is more to compliance than just whacking a fire collar on a plastic pipe and walking away. This article is written to assist those working with fire collars understand…
