Permanent solution needed for fire testing solution: Housing group
A housing group is calling for a permanent fire safety testing solution after a Sydney facility received only a six-month extension. The temporary fix leaves the building industry without long-term certainty on product and system compliance testing.
6-month extension granted to a major Sydney fire testing facility, leaving long-term compliance testing uncertain for the building industry.
Where will builders get fire safety testing done when Sydney's testing facility closes?
Builders and fire safety contractors face ongoing uncertainty around product compliance testing. Without a permanent facility, approvals and project timelines could be disrupted.
Key takeaways
- A Sydney fire testing facility has been given only a six-month extension, not a permanent fix.
- A housing group is pushing for a long-term solution to fire safety product and system testing.
- Without a permanent facility, builders may face delays in getting products and systems approved.
- The issue affects the broader Australian building industry, not just NSW projects.
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