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Practical how-to articles for builders and designers showing good industry practice and interpretation of the NZ Building Code and standards.

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Fire doors that stand the heat

By Mark Gannon 1 December 2010, Build 121

There are types and styles of fire doors to suit different aesthetics and design schemes. The important thing for their effectiveness, though, is that they have been tested to as 1530.4:1997 and installed correctly.

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Penetration seals

By Ed Soja 1 August 2009, Build 113

A penetration seal is needed for any hole or gap in fire resistance rated walls and floors to maintain their fire resistance rating (FRR). Penetration seals are system-specific, so selecting the correct one may be more involved than you thought.

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Flue installations in enclosures

By Ed Soja 1 April 2012, Build 129

Several fires in late 2011 raised questions about the installation of flue enclosures. The key to a safe installation is getting the basics right – adequate ventilation and separation from combustible materials.

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