As part of this research, a comparison of primary structure fire resistance requirements between similar international jurisdictions was completed. The table pictured below demonstrates the required structural fire resistance in minutes as a function of height up to 20 storeys for residential buildings in New Zealand, the USA, Australia, Canada and England. Information is indicative only as requirements may also depend on other factors, such as the number of escape routes.
-
Fire resistance of tall buildings
There are many benefits from a focus on quality in construction. At the practical level, there are fewer call-backs and more satisfied clients. Beyond that, higher-quality buildings deliver healthier environments for living and working.
View more -
Fire safety in multi-storey apartments
Is New Zealand striking the right balance of fire safety measures in multi-storey apartment buildings? We look at requirements in several countries to see how we compare.
View more -
Fire resistance requirements in single-storey industrial and warehouse buildings
An investigation into external boundary wall fire resistance requirements for single-storey industrial and warehouse buildings in New Zealand.
View more -
ER69 Densified Housing: Analysis of Fire Resistance Requirements (2022)
An investigation into structural fire resistance requirements for New Zealand densified residential buildings.
View more