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Imperfect world of firestopping

By Kevin Frank 1 April 2019, Build 171, Feature article

Resolving firestopping compliance issues in existing buildings can be difficult. BRANZ research is helping bring consistency to the process of determining what is reasonable and practicable when undertaking building alterations.

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Safe as houses?

By Ian Page 1 October 2013, Build 138

A BRANZ project found that over 10% of owner-occupied housing is at risk should a fire break out. Several things can be done to help fireproof homes, and most are reasonably low cost.

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Fires in community buildings

By Ed Soja 1 February 2012, Build 128

New Zealand doesn’t have a fire protection standard for community buildings such as marae and churches. BRANZ research has been looking at what sprinkler systems may be needed to protect these often historically or culturally important buildings.

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