Preparing the foundation for risk-informed Fire Safety Design (FSD)

The current verification method for fire safety design is an important milestone in New Zealand. However, it has limitations, as highlighted recently by both the government and the building industry.
Lead organisation
BRANZ Limited
Focus area
Resilience
Start date
Status
Complete
Last updated 23 Apr 2026
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About this programme

The current verification method for fire safety design is an important milestone in New Zealand. However, it has limitations, as highlighted recently by both the government and the building industry. This project took the next step towards risk-informed fire safety design. It compiled available knowledge and identified the gaps. The project’s findings could be used for developing a comprehensive research programme aimed at improving how people and buildings are protected from fire.