Behind the defects: Building Code Australia compliance, fire engineering and real world risk
Date - 15 April 2026
Venue - Bartier Perry
Building defects and compliance failures continue to drive disputes and rectification risk. This seminar brings together building regulation and fire safety experts to explore how Building Code Australia (BCA) compliance is applied in practice, where defects commonly arise, and how fire engineering and performance solutions fit within the framework.
Agenda
Building Code Australia
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What it covers
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How does it work
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Relevant version (old Cl 145)
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When is it applicable? – Construction Certificate (CC) or Complying Development Certificate (CDC)
Defects
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Common defects identified by experts – water penetration, structural cracking, render delamination, fire and BCA
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What is missing? – noise, energy (BASIX), access etc
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What EBS typically look for and photos
Fire Engineering / Performance Solutions
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What do fire engineers do
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How it fits in the BCA
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Role of fire brigade
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Retrospective approvals
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Role of Performance Solutions in defect claims
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Modifying Fire Safety Schedule (FSS)
Presenters
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Ben Long – Manager of Building Regulations – EBS Consultants
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Allan Harriman OAM - Director – Fire Safety Engineering
Who should attend
Professionals involved in building compliance, defects and fire safety, including lawyers, developers, builders, consultants, certifiers, strata managers and insurers.
Details
Wednesday 15 April 2026
5.15pm Registration
5.30pm Presentation
6.30pm Networking, drinks and canapés
Cost
Free of charge
RSVP
By 9 April. Register here.