With the adoption of AS 1530.4:2014 via NCC 2022, fire door suppliers have updated testing and documentation to meet stricter integrity requirements. To improve fire-resistance performance, some manufacturers now incorporate firebolts—components that add mechanical stability under fire conditions and help achieve FRL results.

This session examines what firebolts are, where and why they’re used, and the compliance and operational issues they may present. Viewers will learn how to assess fire door compliance, identify the use of firebolts, and evaluate potential in-service risks.

Originally presented live on 18 June 2025, this on-demand webinar is essential for building surveyors, certifiers, and fire safety professionals.

About your speakers:

• Stephen Kip – Director of SKIP Consulting with senior roles in fire research, regulation, and academia, and a board member of the Australian Building Codes Board.
• Leigh Gesthuizen – Fire door industry consultant and founder of the Fire Door Association Australia, with over a decade of experience in fire door testing, manufacturing, and technical leadership.
• Jeremy Turner – AIBS Technical and Policy Manager and Level 1 Building Surveyor with extensive involvement in national building codes and standards committees.