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Fire spread through balconies

This report highlights that the extensive use of combustible materials in the construction of balconies can result in fire spread over the external wall to an extent which is inadequate for building safety, even buildings less than 18m.

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

A potential issue about the reconstruction of a structurally inadequate external fire escape from a building has been raised with CROSS.

Fire extinguishers in common areas

A reporter raises a point about the provision of fire extinguishers in the common parts of flats. They go on to say that extinguishers should be provided in some cases, to cover identified risks, but that they are not specified due to cost savings pressures and assessor unawareness.

Punching shear in concrete slabs at perimeter columns

A reporter raises concerns about the underestimation of bending moments in perimeter columns when assessing punching shear in adjacent concrete slabs. Punching shear failures can be brittle and catastrophic. Designers need to include the appropriate ultimate moment in the design actions.

Floor vibration in a gym

Vibration within the floor structure of a second floor gym gives rise to concern of structural resonance and possible fatigue of structural members.

Fire in roofs containing PV panels

A reporter is concerned about the monitoring of photovoltaic panels and whether all the possible lessons are learned from current experience.

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Plastic composite fencing

A reporter is concerned about the possibility of fire spread between buildings when the external plastic composite fencing is involved in a fire.

Unsafe design of retrofit cantilever balconies

A structural assessment of a number of new balconies being added to an existing building revealed critical concerns in respect of fixings back into the existing brickwork.

Construction products- fire test certificates

A reporter has notified CROSS-AUS regarding the potentially inappropriate use of regulatory/compliance fire test methods on certain products. This has led, they say, to the circulation of inaccurate test certificates in the market and possibly the use of these products on buildings where they may not be suitable.

Fire protection to light gauge steel frame walls

A disagreement between fire engineers and manufacturers on testing for the loadbearing performance of light gauge steel frame walls in case of fire has been reported.

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Fire spread through balconies

Do planning applications hinder safety improvements?

Fire extinguishers in common areas

Punching shear in concrete slabs at perimeter columns

Floor vibration in a gym

Fire in roofs containing PV panels

Share your knowledge

Plastic composite fencing

Unsafe design of retrofit cantilever balconies

Construction products- fire test certificates

Fire protection to light gauge steel frame walls

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