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.
Before You Fix a Passive Fire Defect, Check If It Actually Needs Fixing
Passive fire defects are often raised during BWOF inspections, Council inspections, or IQP reviews. Sometimes these defects are valid and need rectification. Sometimes they do not. One issue we regularly see is passive fire defects being raised where the wall, floor, riser, or building element has not been confirmed as fire-rated. This usually happens because […]