The BRANZ website explains that: “BRANZ Appraisals are robust, in-depth independent evaluations for building products and systems to be deemed fit for purpose and Building Code compliant.”
Allproof Passive Fire Products covered in the appraisal are:
- Low Profile Fire Collars
- Drop-in Fire Collars
- Cast-in Fire Collars
- Pipe Wraps
The BRANZ appraisal evaluates the product systems, testing methods, test performance, identification and supporting literature against the below Clauses from the NZBC:
- Clause B2 DURABILITY: Performance B2.3.1 (b) 15 years and B2.3.2. Allproof Passive Fire Protection Products meet these requirements.
- Clause C3 FIRE AFFECTING AREAS BEYOND THE FIRE SOURCE: Performance C3.6. Allproof Passive Fire Protection Products will contribute to meeting this requirement.
- Clause F2 HAZARDOUS BUILDING MATERIALS: Performance F2.3.1. Allproof Passive Fire Protection Products meet this requirement and will not present a health hazard to people.
Allproof are pleased to confirm that their Passive Fire Protection product range meets and exceeds the requirements set out in the NZBC. This assessment can give installers, specifiers, Regulatory Bodies and the building occupiers confidence in the selection, consent process and reliance on Allproof Industries Passive Fire Protection Products.
Allproof's Passive Fire Protection BRANZ appraisal number is 1088. Click here to view the appraisal