Understanding a Fire Resistance Rating (FRR)
Ever seen a rating like 60/60/60 on a building element and wondered what it means? A Fire Resistance Rating (FRR) tells you how long a building element can keep doing its job in a fire, measured against three separate performance criteria. What the numbers mean Each number is a time in minutes achieved during fire […]
Understanding Heat Transfer in Fire Safety: Why Metal Pipes Spread Fire
How conduction, convection and radiation move fire through a building, why a hot metal pipe can ignite the next room, and how insulation and FRR stop it.
Passive Fire Protection: A Beginner’s Guide for New Zealand Buildings
What passive fire protection is, how fire-rated walls, floors, collars and seals stop fire spreading, and what NZ building owners must do for BWOF compliance.