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Research Spotlight: Advances in Façade Fire Performance Assessment
Read More →: Research Spotlight: Advances in Façade Fire Performance AssessmentRecent international research continues to influence façade fire engineering practices and regulatory discussions. Façade fire performance remains an important topic within the global fire safety engineering community, particularly following increased attention on combustible cladding risks and external fire spread behaviour. Recent research initiatives have focused on: These studies are contributing to improved understanding of façade…
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Understanding Smoke Hazard Management in Large Atrium Spaces
Read More →: Understanding Smoke Hazard Management in Large Atrium SpacesEffective smoke hazard management remains a critical consideration in the design of large atrium and open-volume buildings. Large atrium spaces present unique challenges for fire safety engineers due to their complex smoke movement characteristics and occupant evacuation considerations. Smoke hazard management systems for atriums typically involve a combination of: Engineering assessments must consider factors such…
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2026 NCC Fire Safety Changes
Read More →: 2026 NCC Fire Safety ChangesRecent updates to the National Construction Code (NCC) introduce significant changes to fire safety requirements across multiple building classifications. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to improve life safety outcomes, align with contemporary engineering practices, and address emerging risks associated with modern construction techniques and materials. One of the key themes of the updates is…
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SFPE Australia Expands Student Outreach Program
Read More →: SFPE Australia Expands Student Outreach ProgramSFPE Australia has announced the expansion of its student outreach program, aimed at supporting the next generation of fire protection engineers across universities nationwide. The initiative is designed to increase awareness of the profession, provide access to industry resources, and create stronger connections between students and practicing professionals. The expanded program will introduce a series…
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SFPE Australia Annual Conference Announcement
Read More →: SFPE Australia Annual Conference AnnouncementSFPE Australia is proud to announce its upcoming Annual Conference, a flagship event that brings together professionals, researchers, regulators, and academics from across the fire protection engineering community. The conference serves as a central platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the advancement of engineering best practices within Australia and the broader region. This year’s conference…
