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TBA FIREFLY's BAL-FZ roof system addresses the flue compliance gap in bushfire-prone homes
TBA FIREFLY's FIREFLY BAL-FZ roof system is now AS1530.8.2 tested and certified, resolving a long-standing compliance ga...
Rooftop solar's hidden bushfire risk: Why Class C is not enough
A new technical paper by FIREFLY Technical Manager Gavin Williams identifies a significant gap between the Class C fire ...
Passive fire protection training: Improve technical skills and ensure compliance
We believe that ongoing training and upskilling are key to enhancing fire safety outcomes and advancing sustainable buil...
Achieving compliant firestopping in plasterboard wall penetrations from a single side
FIREFLY offers an innovative one-sided system that delivers two-way fire-rated penetration treatment entirely from the a...
Waiving insulation criteria for metal pipe penetrations: Key compliance conditions
One of the most misunderstood requirements in passive fire protection could be costing your project time, money and unne...
FIREFLY Fox Systems Guide updated with more tested systems for installation flexibility and compliance
These enhancements not only increase the system’s versatility but also simplify installation, reduce onsite complexity, ...
FIREFLY expands tested firestopping solutions for every service penetration
Designed to mirror real-world project conditions, these systems offer designers, contractors, and installers greater fle...
Non-compliant smoke separation and compartmentation issues resolved with FIREFLY solution
This case study highlights how Firefly Phoenix provided a tailored, efficient, and compliant smoke containment solution ...
Are PV systems in Australia built to resist bushfires?
Australia has more than two million homes within 100 metres of bushland according to the Bushfire Building Council, 2020...
Resources
CPD
CPD Online - BAL FZ construction compliance & testing regimes
Explore Australia's bushfire risk framework, AS 3959 compliance, and the regulatory pathways governing BAL-FZ constructi...
CPD Online - Fire requirements: Aluminium composite material, problems & solutions
Navigate Australia’s complex facade compliance landscape with this CPD on Aluminium Composite Material (ACM). Learn core...
