Fire Performance of Timber & Hybrid Structures

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Course Content

I. Introduction (5 mins)
II. Learning Objectives (10 mins)
VII. Summary & Key Takeaways (5 mins)
Final Quiz – Fire Performance of Timber & Hybrid Structures
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By the end of this course, participants will understand how engineered timber and hybrid structures behave under fire conditions, including key concepts like charring, flame spread, and structural integrity. They will be able to compare compliance pathways in the National Construction Code (NCC), assess Performance Solutions, and apply real-world fire protection strategies. The course also equips learners with insights from Australian case studies and testing data to confidently design safe, compliant timber buildings.

Learning Outcomes

  • Fire Behavior in Timber & Hybrid Structures – Understand how engineered timber reacts to fire, including charring rates and structural integrity.
  • NCC Fire Safety Requirements – Learn about compliance pathways for mass timber buildings under the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • Performance-Based Fire Solutions – Explore fire engineering strategies, including encapsulation, fire suppression, and risk assessment.
  • Comparing Timber vs. Traditional Materials – Analyze fire resistance levels of timber, concrete, and steel in structural applications.
  • Real-World Case Studies & Fire Testing – Gain insights from Australian and international fire tests and successful timber building projects.

This ensures that CPD efforts align with professional regulatory requirements.

This CPD provides general guidance on professional responsibilities and documentation practices. It does not constitute legal advice or replace project-specific contractual or statutory obligations.

  • CPD Points: 1 Formal CPD Point
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Certificate Upon Completion
  • Difficulty Level: Advanced
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Compliance and Accreditation

Framework/Body

Relevant Sections

Focus Areas

National Construction Code (NCC 2022)

Volume 1 (Class 2–9);
Section C;
Performance Solutions;
DTS for FRL

Fire resistance levels, compartmentation, encapsulation, smoke control, and Performance Solutions for timber

Building Designers

BDAA CPD – Construction Detailing & Regulatory Compliance

Addresses fire separation, FRL requirements, hybrid system design, and passive/active protection strategies

NSCA 2021 (Architects)

PC10, PC12, PC16, PC45, PC46

NCC compliance, performance solutions, fire safety strategy, material behaviour, and construction detailing

Engineers Australia (Stage 2)

Technical Proficiency;
Risk Management;
Sustainability Integration

Fire engineering design, structural response, risk assessment, and hybrid system integrity under fire

Licensed Builders (State CPD)

NCC-aligned fire safety modules;
AS 1530, AS 1720, AS 3959

Site-based fire safety measures, compliance during construction, encapsulation, suppression systems

Building Surveyors

NCC 2022 Fire Performance Provisions; Volume 1 – Section C

Review of DTS vs. Performance Solutions, fire test reports, smoke management, FRL compliance

This session is designed for

Engineers
Architects
Certifiers
Fire Safety Consultants

What’s Included

The course explores performance-based fire solutions, including encapsulation, active suppression systems, and computational fire modeling. Real-world case studies and fire testing results are examined to demonstrate successful fire-safe timber construction in Australia. The session concludes with best practices for ensuring compliance, safety, and sustainability in timber-based construction.

  • A 1-hour video session covering NCC-aligned strategies and real-world case studies.
  • An interactive quiz to test and reinforce knowledge.
  • An audio summary version via NotebookLM for flexible, on-the-go learning.
  • A downloadable certificate of completion for CPD compliance reporting.
  • Centralised CPD tracking dashboard to support audits and personal recordkeeping.
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Why Take This CPD Session?

This CPD session provides essential knowledge on fire safety for timber and hybrid structures, helping professionals navigate NCC compliance and performance-based fire solutions.

With the growing use of mass timber in mid-rise and high-rise buildings, understanding its fire behavior and protection strategies is critical for safe and sustainable design.

By attending, you’ll gain practical insights, real-world case studies, and best practices to enhance fire safety in your projects.

Professional development is an investment in career growth and regulatory compliance. Take the next step today.

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