Technical
Technical Questions
- If you have a fire related technical query, please direct it to technical@fpaa.com.au
- As regulations vary from State to State, your location is an important factor to us in being able to provide an accurate reply to your query.
- Any queries requiring an interpretation of an Australian Standard are commonly referred to our Technical Committees (refer below). Their response will be relayed back to the person making the enquiry by our technical staff.
Technical Committees (TCs)
One of the most important activities of FPA Australia is running the National Technical Committees. There are 5 of these, each with a different speciality, and each provides input into the development of Australian Standards relating to their specific are of fire protection, contributes to the technical policies of the Association and assists in the preparation of submissions to regulatory bodies.
Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
FPA Australia has formed special interest groups in order to provide a forum
to bring together FPA Australia members with allied interests, keeping them up to
date and facilitate communication. Membership of special interest groups is open
to members who are able to demonstrate a professional connection to the work of
the particular group.
NFPA Guideline Projects
FPA Australia has a written agreement with the USA equivalent association, NFPA, which allows us to localise NFPA codes (similar to Australian Standards) for use in Australia. A projects committee manages the process and is currently working on a number of codes.
Water Conservation
With the increasing concern over the availability of water, the fire protection industry must work towards water conservation without compromising fire protection. This new section provides information on this topical issue.
Bushfire Sprinklers
A bushfire sprinkler can be a major factor in protecting homes built in bushfire-prone areas: in this new section, FPA Australia aims to provide information for installers, builders and home owners.