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Many Victorian Apartments have Serious PFP Defects
Buildings
Thursday April 27 2023

Many Victorian Apartments have Serious PFP Defects

A large number of apartment buildings in Victoria are being constructed with serious defects in passive fire protection, new research has found.

Australia Must Prepare for and Stop Building Fires of the Future
Buildings
Monday September 19 2022

Australia Must Prepare for and Stop Building Fires of the Future

On September 2, 1666, the Great Fire of London was started in a bakery in Pudding Lane.

Construction Industry Gears Up for Fire Safety Change
Buildings
Tuesday June 21 2022

Construction Industry Gears Up for Fire Safety Change

Australia’s building industry is gearing up for change as new regulations mean that passive fire safety systems are no longer able to rely on tests which...

Don’t rely on the salesman. Check the documents at the source
Buildings
Monday February 14 2022

Don’t rely on the salesman. Check the documents at the source

My introduction to the passive fire industry a bit over 5 years ago was a shock to say the least.

Fire Safety Manuals – A Better Deal for Building Owners
Buildings
Monday June 21 2021

Fire Safety Manuals – A Better Deal for Building Owners

In the past, building owners, managers and occupants have often had a lack of basic information on how to manage, maintain and live safely in their...

Industry Comes Together for a Big Win in Fire Protection
Buildings
Wednesday December 2 2020

Industry Comes Together for a Big Win in Fire Protection

The bar has been set and an Australian best practice fire protection licensing framework driven by industry is rolling out in Queensland.

Is Your Building Fire Proof?
Buildings
Wednesday November 27 2019

Is Your Building Fire Proof?

Thousands of buildings across Australia need to comply with various fire regulations set by industry bodies in each state.

Australia’s Fire Protection Industry Must be Properly Trained
Buildings
Tuesday October 1 2019

Australia’s Fire Protection Industry Must be Properly Trained

The fire protection industry exists to save lives and minimise damage to property from the devastating effects of fire. NFIA has explained in previous articles that...