Beyond compliance: sustainable linings lead the way in fire safety for NCC 2025
It goes without saying that fire safety is paramount in Australian building design. In a country that has always been prone to extreme weather, which is now being exacerbated by climate change, the imperative to design with fire-resistant materials is becoming increasingly significant.
It’s with this backdrop that the new changes to National Construction Code 2025 are being released. And while there are sweeping revisions expected to many aspects of building design, one of the most pertinent areas is in the updates to fire performance requirements for architectural linings, the materials used to enhance interior walls and ceilings.