Fire safety is a key component of building regulations globally and is a key consideration for all architects.  Class 1 buildings can have features taken from the bushfire standard even if the project is not in a bushfire zone.  This is becoming more relevant as we look to improve building resilience.  Fire-related design issues for Class 2 buildings are still of concern to the NSW Building Commissioner and building surveyors are still finding common errors rife.

Richard Choy will present an overview of the topic before moderating a discussion panel, and questions from the audience.

BIO

Richard Choy is the CEO of NATSPEC, a not-for-profit organisation with the objective of improving construction quality.  Richard sits on the Australian Building Codes Board, Australasian BIM Advisory Board, and Standards Australia Council.  Richard was awarded the 2022 Australian Institute of Architect’s Queensland President’s Prize for service to the architectural profession.  Prior to joining NATSPEC, Richard was an Associate Director of an Asia-Pacific architecture practice.

The evening's program will run as follow :

6:10pm                        QR Check-in / Meet / Greet and set up. 

6.30pm - 6.55pm         Sponsor’s presentation Chris Wynn - Bromic  ( 30min’s ) includes a short Q&A at the end;

7:00pm - 7.30pm         Dinner served at tables;

7:30pm - 9.00pm         Speaker’s presentation Fire Protection and Fire Design by Richard Choi ( 90min’s )           

                                     includes a short Q & A at the end;

9.00pm                         Conclusion of evening