FWPA actively participates in various Standards Australia’s committee with one of these being FP-020 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas.
Fire test
In response to concerns about the use of timber products in extreme bushfire areas, the FWPA jointly funded an AS 1530.8.2 fire test of a sheet metal roofing, timber roof system for use in Flame Zone (BAL–FZ) conditions. The test was successful, being the first roof system tested and passed, and has now been incorporated into AS 3959 (bushfire standard) as a compliant solution.
Posted Date: November 11, 2024