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SR410
Assessing the risk of non-compliant firestopping and smokestopping in New Zealand residential buildings undergoing alterations (December 2018)
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Imperfect world of firestopping
Resolving firestopping compliance issues in existing buildings can be difficult. BRANZ research is helping bring consistency to the process of determining what is reasonable and practicable when undertaking building alterations.
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Ensuring quality installations
Following a review of passive fire installation works, a rigorous assessment process for applicators and installers has been established by the Canterbury District Health Board.
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Controlling passive fire costs
Is it time for tighter control of contracts drawn up for passive fire protection? Better contracts will spread the risk, ensure accurate pricing and improve project standards and compliance.
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FPANZ plugs the gaps
Fire Protection Association of New Zealand (FPANZ), the peak body for fire safety, has a busy year ahead. Its Passive Fire Protection Special Interest Group isn’t just talking about issues, it’s getting on with sorting them.
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Monitoring construction
A new industry guide from New Zealand’s Society of Fire Protection Engineers covers fire engineering construction monitoring.
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Passive fire protection guide
The purpose of the guide is to enable the effective use of passive fire protection including providing the right product and installing it correctly in the right situation.
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