Date:
09 Sep 2026,
11.00AM – 12.00PM
duration:
1 hr
Location:
Online
Cost:
Free event
Register Add to Calendar 2026-09-9 11:00:00 2026-09-9 12:00:00 Pacific/Auckland Firestop Compliance in New Zealand

This session covers the role of compartmentation, Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs), and the key compliance pathways - Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods, and Alternative Solutions. Learn how different types of evidence, including fire tests, assessment reports, and third-party certifications (such as ULAU), support compliant design and construction. With practical examples, including complex openings, the session highlights best practices for system selection, documentation, and inspection to ensure compliant outcomes on site.

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Build a practical understanding of how passive firestopping supports compliance with the New Zealand Building Code.

This session covers the role of compartmentation, Fire Resistance Levels (FRLs), and the key compliance pathways - Acceptable Solutions, Verification Methods, and Alternative Solutions. Learn how different types of evidence, including fire tests, assessment reports, and third-party certifications (such as ULAU), support compliant design and construction. With practical examples, including complex openings, the session highlights best practices for system selection, documentation, and inspection to ensure compliant outcomes on site.