Lavarack Barracks Fire Safety Remediation
CLIENT
Department of Defence
SERVICE INDUSTRY
Defence
PROJECT LOCATION
Townsville, QLD
STATUS
Completed 27 May, 2019
VALUE
$1.05m
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope included the following: Remediating several non-conformances with the National Construction Code in relation to fire compliance, upgrading Fire Rating Level (FRL) to several areas, new fire door systems (frame, door, seals and hardware), providing passive fire protection systems, new detection systems, occupancy alarms, egress upgrades, compliant egress exits (stairs, etc.), upgrading Emergency Evacuation Plans, localised upgrades to Fire Indicator Panels (FIP), re-roofing works, and fire penetration audit.
INNOVATION
V2R engaged a certifier early in the construction period to ensure the design documents conformed with the NCC & MFPE. The findings were that the design was not sufficient. Although there was a significant variation in both cost and time, the early engagement of the certifier has saved the client a significant amount more.