A building can be compliant when it's completed—but is it still performing as originally designed years later? A fire safety performance gap can develop when building alterations, maintenance or renovations change the way fire safety systems perform without...
When “Stay Put” Strategies Fail The apartment fire that occurred in Valencia on 22 February 2024 has become one of the most significant high-rise residential fire events in recent years. Initial reports indicated that the fire originated on a balcony before rapidly...
The Hidden Risks in Exterior Wall Assemblies In modern construction, we’ve made buildings lighter, more energy efficient, and more visually striking than ever before using exterior cladding or façade systems. These systems include combustible materials like aluminium...
To design safe buildings, fire safety engineers must understand how occupants behave during a fire emergency. In simple terms, the time occupants take to evacuate to a place of safety must not exceed the time it takes for fire conditions to become untenable within the...
The Cairns Engineers Australia Committee hosted another Engineer the Future STEM Night for Kids on Thursday, 23 October 2025, at the James Cook University Ideas Lab. The event aimed to foster curiosity and enthusiasm for STEM among young minds. CJK Fire & Safety...
Buildings don’t usually fail because fire safety wasn’t considered in the design. They fail because the documentation — the plans, the records, and the procedures — weren’t kept up to date. This was the key message shared by Christina Knorr when she presented at the...
Fire Risks and Alarm Technologies for Those with Sensory Disabilities Fire safety is a universal concern, but the risks and response challenges faced by people with sensory disabilities, particularly those who are blind and/or deaf, are unique. The cues that...
Restaurant and cafe kitchens are a highly specialised fire risk environment, with the prevalence of open flames, hot surfaces, cooking oil and fats. Commercial kitchen mechanical exhaust systems are vital for air cleanliness and quality as they work to remove heat,...