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NFIA and Dubai Civil Defence signs Memorandum of Understanding at COP28
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Monday January 29 2024

NFIA and Dubai Civil Defence signs Memorandum of Understanding at COP28

The National Fire Industry Association (NFIA) represented by President, Andrew Hickman, Vice President, Hayam Mohtadi and Joe Smith, Chief Executive Officer, attended the COP28 Climate Change...

Defective Fire Systems Found on Half of Sydney’s Building Sites
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Monday October 16 2023

Defective Fire Systems Found on Half of Sydney’s Building Sites

Defective fire safety systems have been uncovered at more than half of multi-storey residential building sites across Sydney and Wollongong.

NSW Ramps Up Fire Safety Regulation in Buildings
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Monday January 9 2023

NSW Ramps Up Fire Safety Regulation in Buildings

The fire service will need to be more broadly consulted during building design following changes to building fire safety regulations in NSW.

Is Your Cladding Really Safe and Compliant?
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Tuesday November 15 2022

Is Your Cladding Really Safe and Compliant?

Around the world, dangers associated with flammable cladding on high-rise buildings have been demonstrated through the Grenfell fire in London and through many other building fires.

Australia Must Prepare for and Stop Building Fires of the Future
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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.

Can I Specify Ancillary Facing Materials on Fire Doors?
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Monday October 25 2021

Can I Specify Ancillary Facing Materials on Fire Doors?

Doors are no longer expected to just be a functional item for access and egress.

A New Deal on Fire Safety for Owners
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Monday September 20 2021

A New Deal on Fire Safety for Owners

The terrible Grenfell Building fire in the UK set in train a whole range of regulatory reforms which are expected to deliver much better quality and...

Fire Safety Systems Installation and Testing Must Be Regulated
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Monday September 20 2021

Fire Safety Systems Installation and Testing Must Be Regulated

The installation, testing and maintenance of fire safety systems in commercial and multi-residential buildings will be regulated to ensure that these are installed and certified by...

Buildings
6 Feb, 2019
Melbourne Tower Residents Can't Go Home

Residents at a fire-damaged Melbourne high-rise covered in flammable cladding will have to wait until at least next week before they can go home.

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Buildings
13 Mar, 2018
Fire Safety Regulatory Changes For Multi Level Buildings

The facilities management industry now more than ever is required to take a lead role in ensuring the safety of the occupants within the buildings they...

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