Is fire-rated expanding foam a compliant firestop? (Why the pink foam fails)
Fire-rated foam is tested to AS 1530.4 but is not a tested penetration system under AS 4072.1. Why IQPs reject it, what replaces it, and what it costs to fix.
What does passive fire remediation cost in Auckland? Real ranges from real jobs
Real 2026 cost ranges for passive fire remediation in Auckland, from a single fire collar to a full BWOF defect list, and what moves the price.
Your building failed its BWOF audit for passive fire. Here’s exactly what happens next
Your IQP or Auckland Council has flagged passive fire defects. The three letters you might have, what each means, who has to do what, the evidence council wants, and the deadlines.
Why Buildings in Auckland Are Failing Fire Inspections (Passive Fire Protection Explained)
Passive Fire Protection in Auckland Passive fire protection requirements in Auckland are being scrutinised more closely than ever, particularly in older commercial and multi-use buildings. However, the issue is not that buildings are suddenly becoming non-compliant. In most cases, the defects being identified today have existed for years, they are simply now being properly inspected, […]