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Passive Fire

Products designed to meet the stringent fire requirements of the NZBC.

September 2025

Timber Look Finish Achieved Through the Use of Aluminium to Overcome Fire Rating Issues

Metwood provides a realistic timber look to aluminium products, allowing you to comply with Group 1-S and Type A requirements, while preserving the look of a natural timber finish.

The Future Of Fire-Rated Fencing That Takes Outdoor Spaces to the Next Level

The Future Of Fire-Rated Fencing That Takes Outdoor Spaces to the Next Level

The fire-rated fencing innovation changing how we design outdoor spaces in NZ.

Steel Pathways to Safe Egress: Indigo Hotel’s Fire-Ready Stairwells

Steel Pathways to Safe Egress: Indigo Hotel’s Fire-Ready Stairwells

See how prefabricated Ezibilt stair kits and Tuffrail handrails delivered fire-safe, NZBC-compliant escape routes for Auckland’s 43-storey Indigo Hotel — without on-site welding.

The Advantages of Promatect XS: A Superior Choice for Structural Steel Protection

The Advantages of Promatect XS: A Superior Choice for Structural Steel Protection

Promatect XS is a durable and easy to install board that protects structural steel beams and columns from fire, and the building from collapse.

DécorSlats: Bringing the Warmth of Timber to Fire-Compliant Design

DécorSlats: Bringing the Warmth of Timber to Fire-Compliant Design

DécorSlats combine the natural warmth of timber with Group 1-S fire compliance, delivering striking architectural surfaces that are faster to install and easier to budget for.

Fast, Effective Fire Protection with Masons Lightweight AAC Wall Panel System

Fast, Effective Fire Protection with Masons Lightweight AAC Wall Panel System

Meeting fire regulations is simple and cost-effective with Masons Enviro AAC Intertenancy Wall System, which provides four times the NZBC’s required protection.

Woodspan PLT Flooring Ensures Trusted Fire Performance

Woodspan PLT Flooring Ensures Trusted Fire Performance

Woodspan PLT Flooring by Techlam is not only manufactured from NZ grown timber, but its FRR performance has been established through independent testing in NZ. Depending on the on-site assembly a fire resistance rating of 60/60/60 can be achieved without the need for additional coating treatments.

Specify Façade Firestopping Solutions with Confidence and Clarity

Specify Façade Firestopping Solutions with Confidence and Clarity

Siderise's new Specification Packs provide convenient access to all the relevant information for the Siderise products associated with a specific façade application — be it curtain wall, rainscreen, masonry, or precast and sealed architectural wall systems.

Passive Fire Protection for Commercial Builds

Passive Fire Protection for Commercial Builds

In commercial construction, fire safety is a critical design priority. That’s why designers and contractors across New Zealand rely on BOSS Passive Fire systems — available through Potter Interior Systems — for tested, compliant, and installation-friendly solutions.

Prefabricated In-Floor Fire Stopping Batten Ensures Continuous Fire Protection in Multi-Unit Buildings

Prefabricated In-Floor Fire Stopping Batten Ensures Continuous Fire Protection in Multi-Unit Buildings

The SoundDown In-floor Firestop Batten is designed to close the fire protection gap between units and common areas in mass timber buildings with raised acoustic floor build-ups.

New Multi Service Transit Box, Fire Plates and Testing Updates from Allproof

New Multi Service Transit Box, Fire Plates and Testing Updates from Allproof

A substantial update has introduced some new products, including a newly designed multi service transit box and 50mm and 100mm Fire Plates, to complement Allproof's existing range. Plus they have added two years’ worth of new passive fire tests for plumbing and electrical services.

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