Fire sprinkler systems for houses

Committee: P4517 Revision
Project Manager: Erin Alderton
Estimated Publication Date: May 2010
Comments: The Standard is being revised to emphasise its application to domestic occupancies only and to address design and installation issues that have been identified since publication. Any fire formal interpretations relating to NZS 4517 since it was last amended in 2003 have been applied during this project. The committee continues to refine the draft during the ballot phase of the project.

Underground fire hydrants – Phase 1

Committee: P4522
Manager: Erin Alderton
Estimated publication date: December 2010
Comments: Phase 1 of the project was a scoping exercise to obtain the expert technical committee's recommendation on whether to adopt BS EN 14339:2005 and BS 750:2006 for use in New Zealand, or to continue with the development of a draft prepared on behalf of Water New Zealand. The committee met on 5 November and the recommendation is to proceed with the draft that's been prepared for New Zealand conditions, to be further developed in the second phase of the project. The committee met again in late February to further develop the draft.

Fire-resistant doorsets and smoke doors adoption

Committee: P4520
Project Manager: Jono East
Estimated Publication Date: June 2010
Comments: The P 4520 committee met to review public comment submissions on 27 January 2010. The draft is currently being reviewed and amended in light of the comments received.

Fire detection & alarm systems in buildings

Committee: P4512
Manager: Sonia van Ree
Estimated publication date: August 2010
Comments: This is a limited amendment to NZS 4512:2003 taking into account formal interpretations and will ensure the Standard remains a dynamic document that adapts with the challenges and changes experienced by the fire protection industry. Public comment period commenced on 21 December and concludes on 11 March 2010.