Fire Safety-Related Building Defects
Course Description
Building defects are a central issue in construction law and property litigation. Across Australia, failures in fire safety systems have led to significant legal and financial consequences for building professionals, owners and occupiers. From faulty fire doors to defective sprinklers, hydrant, or detection systems, these failures can result in regulatory enforcement orders, costly litigation, and life-threatening risks.
This course provides a practical overview of fire safety-related building defects commonly found in multi-residential and commercial developments. Participants will learn about active and passive fire safety measures, how defects are identified, statutory obligations, the difference between construction defects and maintenance issues and how to respond appropriately to a Defects Notice or Fire Safety Order.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, you’ll have an understanding of:
- Building fire safety strategies.
- Building regulatory framework.
- How building defects are identified.
- Different types of fire safety installations.
- Common fire safety-related defects.
- How to respond appropriately to a notice or order.
Who should enrol
This course is essential for:
- Construction lawyers, solicitors, barristers
- Claims consultants and insurance professionals
- Fire safety consultants, engineers, and certifiers
- Building/apartment owners
- Property and strata managers, body corporates,
- Builders, contractors, and project managers
- WHS officers and compliance professionals
Instructions
Once you have completed the course content scroll down to complete the short quiz then generate your Certificate of Completion.
Approximately 60 minutes – 1 CPD point
