Tools

B-RISK: Design fire tool

B-RISK fire risk modelling software allows fire simulation results to be presented in a probabilistic form and allows the variability and uncertainty associated with the predictions of the fire environment to be quantified.

BRANZ TR9 Timber-framed wall or floor/ceiling systems

TR9 software is a model extrapolating results of a fire resistance test on a light timber-framed wall or floor/ceiling to a greater height or span and/or loading.

Passive fire risk assessment tool

This spreadsheet provides a basis for assessing the risk posed by defective passive fire construction and determining whether it is practical and reasonable to repair in terms of section 112 of the New Zealand Building Act.

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BRANZ TR8 Concrete floor systems

TR8 software is a model to predict the fire resistance of concrete slabs and floor systems and can be used for the design of reinforced or prestressed concrete floor systems when required to have fire resistance.

BRANZ Research Now Fire safety design

This series explores critical aspects of fire safety design for buildings.

BRANZ Facts: Medium-density housing #7: Fire safety

Moving to medium-density housing has several implications for fire safety design. This fact sheet looks at Building Code clauses C1-C6 Protection from fire and the minimum fire safety requirements.

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