With an estimated 98% of  NZ Buildings non-compliant in Fire Protection (BRANZ 2017) these types of events are critical to start raising awareness and influence change.

PFP Applicators attended this event in Christchurch and were thrilled to have some of their work showcased by Alan Page of Olsen Fire & Risk.
Some of our works were used as examples of the “how to perform correct Passive Fire Installations”. The PFPA “no compromises” on NZ Test Data, correctly installed and photographed as documented evidenced is leading the way in this industry. Our work is being recognised by some of NZ’s leading fire engineers & construction companies.

CPD Sponsor and Speaker: Alan Page, Associate, Passive Fire. BSc (Mech Eng), GiFireE
Panel speakers: Alan Page and Olsson Fire & Risk senior team member
Organisation: Olsson Fire & Risk
Topic: Passive Fire – “Correct or Not Correct”
Passive fire systems are often currently not installed or inspected correctly and this can lead to the legacy of issues we have today. Alan has worked in the passive fire protection industry for 30 years and at company leadership level for twenty years as a Senior Engineer and Director. Alan was also a co-author of “The Red Book” standards in fire stopping (UK).

Alan Page from Olsson Fire & Risk recently spoke at Fire NZ conference regarding Passive Fire Construction Monitoring and changes to improve industry performance.

Alan has operated in many construction markets both nationally and internationally, his expertise lies within passive fire protection, explosion, gas and water seals. Alan’s career has been spent in manufacturing where he introduced and delivered applicator training programs for passive fire protection and fire stopping, oversaw product testing programs and field tests and developed site and office QA procedures in Europe, The Middle East and Far East providing on-site support and inspection of both passive fire protection and fire stopping internationally for various manufacturers. This ground-breaking work led to 5 main contractors and sub-contractor companies achieving full 3rd party accreditation in the UK.

Olsson Fire & Risk is an internationally renowned and respected fire engineering partner to owners, designers and builders for private, commercial and public sector works. Our distinctive combination of excellent service and international expertise enables us to design and tailor unique and accountable fire engineering solutions.

To learn further about the NZIBS CPD workshops visit www.buildingsurveyors.co.nz,  to engage with PFPA applicators for a site inspection please contact us here.