Building Code fire safety review discussion document
The discussion document provides details on the fire safety issues in the Building Code regulations and is used to help get Building Code fire safety review feedback.
On this page
This is the web version of the Building Code fire safety review discussion document.
For the rest of the submission documents, and to get details on submitting feedback, go to the following page:
In this section
Minister’s foreword
Foreword from the Minister for Building and Construction, Hon Chris Penk about the Building Code fire safety review 2024.
Executive summary
Executive summary for the Building Code fire safety review 2024 discussion document.
Seeking feedback
Consultation feedback process and details of how the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) management your information.
1. Introduction
Key points about why the Government is asking for the Building Code fire safety review.
2. Effectiveness of fire safety measures in the Building Code
MBIE has identified issues that could mean some buildings and building users may not be adequately protected from fire.
3. Keeping pace with new technologies and new fire challenges
Allowing for the use of innovative technologies in the Building Code to provide protection from new and emerging fire risks.
4. Certainty, clarity, and consistency
Building Code provisions need to be clear enough to support consistent decisions on whether buildings comply with fire safety.
General questions
General Building Code fire safety review questions for feedback.
Summary of discussion document questions
Summary of all the questions asked in the Building Code fire safety review discussion document.