The course provides an introduction to fire compartmentation techniques and the importance of using passive firestopping in conjunction to active fire control measures. This session will look at common applications where passive firestopping is required and overview the compliance and regulation requirements of the NCC.

Learning Outcomes: 

At the completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Describe the purpose of fire compartments​

• Identify factors that affect the performance of fire compartments​

• Describe fire compartmentation requirements​

• Specify proper selection and quality installation of passive fire protection systems through improved specifications, drawings and details.​

Competencies (NSCA 2021)

This presentation will deliver outcomes related to the following Competency/s from the National Standard of Competency for Architects 2021: ​

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

PC12 Provide independent, culturally responsive and objective advice in accordance with relevant building codes, standards, technical specifications and guidelines, and planning regulations, including climate change implications, across all aspects of architectural practice.

PROJECT INITIATION AND CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

PC24 Be able to prepare and analyse project development options in response to a project brief – its objectives, budget, user intent and built purpose, risk and timeframes, including environmental sustainability considerations.

PC28 Be able to draw on knowledge from building sciences and technology, environmental sciences and behavioural and social sciences as part of preliminary design research and when developing the conceptual design to optimise the performance of the project.

DETAILED DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTATION

PC46 Be able to produce project documentation that meets the requirements of the contract and procurement process and complies with regulatory controls, building standards and codes, and conditions of construction and planning approvals.