Understanding and applying Test Standard AS1530.4 — Section 10.12 Permissible Variations to projects can dramatically increase the availability of passive fire stopping solutions.

As new pipe types emerge in the market, it is crucial to maintain up-to-date testing to address the unique requirements each type presents.

Opting for NZ made, tested and appraised passive fire solutions gives a level of assurance that other suppliers using offshore manufacturing are unable to provide.

Selecting PFP manufacturers that specialise in the systems passing through fire cell penetrations means designers can benefit from fully compatible solutions. These integrated systems improve the selection, design and installation aspects of both the plumbing and passive fire protection.

Selecting NZ made products provides a level of assurance that suppliers who use offshore production are unable to fulfil. Additionally, the economic benefits are retained in New Zealand and fed back into local communities.

Plumbing or electrical services that penetrate a CLT panel result in a hole in the fire cell for the service to pass through. The hole for the pipe or cables needs to have a PFP product applied to it to prevent the spread of fire beyond that fire cell.

With the recent unfortunate events in Wellington, it brings back into focus the elements involved in multi-storey buildings regarding fire safety, whether they are active or passive fire protection (PFP) systems within the building envelope. The building's systems need to work hand in hand and function appropriately in the event of a fire related emergency.

Understanding details around specifying passive fire protection for drainage penetrations through balconies.