Routes to Compliance: Fire Safety

Multi-storey buildings are on the rise not only to accommodate a continuously growing population but also to make living close to the city centre an attractive and widely affordable option.

While they offer an abundance of opportunities for architectural freedom, choosing the best route to compliance, in particular with fire safety regulatory requirements in Australia, necessitates a clear understanding of the complexities and the common misconceptions that surround the use of insulation in these constructions. The route that best serves the purpose of the building and the needs of stakeholders, whilst producing a well–balanced result, may not always be the most obvious option.