Fire tests mid-rise timber buildings
FWPA conducted Research & Development in support of the NCC mid-rise timber building code changes. Two full-scale fire tests of lightweight engineered wood products were undertaken to support their use as floor joist members in mid-rise timber buildings. This work was undertaken in response to questions in relation to the fire performance of these types of products. The results of the fire test demonstrated that these engineered floor joist products will support the floor design load for the required 90-minute and 120-minute fire performance.
Typical construction details (e.g. fire-rated wall penetrations, lift door detailing) that are commonly used in “traditional” forms of construction were also developed and assessed for use in mid-rise timber buildings.
Fire test reports can be downloaded via our WoodSolutions website: click here