This paper summarizes the introduction of performance-based codes in New Zealand, and describes some difficulties and inconsistencies caused by poor documentation. Other issues related to the design and review process are also described.
The paper describes the importance of good documentation for fire engineering design reports and for peer review reports. Performance-based fire engineering is a relatively new discipline, so fire engineering designs must be very well documented to ensure that the intended level of safety is achieved in a consistent way. Peer reviewing is an essential part of this process.
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