Fire performance requirements for cladding
There have been several cases, over recent years, in which the presence of combustible façade materials on high rise buildings has resulted in fires. The worst example, which took place at West London’s Grenfell Tower in 2017, resulted in significant loss of life.
This incident, along with a string of similar fires both here in Australia and abroad, led local authorities to act. In 2019, to ensure that no such incident ever happens again, the National Construction Code (NCC 2019) was amended to provide clarity regarding external cladding and fire safety.
This session of CPD Live, ‘Facades Under Fire - Fire performance requirements for cladding’, focuses on these regulations.
Over the course of the presentation, we will explain the key considerations for fire performance requirements in relation to façades and cladding, identify all relevant wall design requirements, outline the purpose of Fire Standards test method referenced in the NCC, outline the use of performance requirements to achieve compliance, and more.
Our speaker will point you on the pathway to ensuring your next multi-storey project is compliant and fire safe.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this presentation, you should be able to:
- Explain the key considerations for fire performance requirements in relation to façade and cladding according to the National Construction Code (NCC)
- Identify external wall design requirements
- Outline the purpose of Fire Standards test method referenced in NCC (Material and System)
- Outline the use of performance requirements to achieve compliance
This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021:
PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
PC 20 - Be able to assess project budget and timeframe against project requirements and objectives, relevant legislation, statutory planning requirements, building codes and standards.
DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION
PC 39 - Be able to integrate the material selection, structural and construction systems established in the conceptual design into the detailed design and documentation.
PC 47 - Be able to complete and communicate on-time, accurate documents for relevant stakeholders, including drawings, models, specifications, schedules and construction documentation.
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