Delivering Passive Fire Protection for Superlot 8 at One Central Christchurch
CONTRACTOR
Fletcher Living
LOCATION
Christchurch
SECTOR
Residential
The Superlot 8 development forms part of the wider One Central regeneration project in central Christchurch, delivered by Fletcher Living and located close to the new Te Kaha stadium. The development consists of modern apartment style residential buildings designed to support the continued revitalisation of the Christchurch CBD.
Passive Fire NZ was engaged to deliver passive fire protection throughout the development, ensuring the required fire compartmentation and life safety systems were maintained across all stages of the build in accordance with the New Zealand Building Code.
Our team completed passive fire installations across the residential apartment structures, including fire stopping of service penetrations and the protection of fire rated walls and floors and supporting works associated with the building façade. The work formed part of the wider construction programme and required clear communication and close coordination with multiple trades as the project progressed through each stage of the build.
Working alongside the Fletcher Living site team, Passive Fire NZ maintained a strong focus on quality workmanship, compliance, and efficient delivery across the project. Consistent communication across site teams and trades was key to maintaining alignment and ensuring installations were completed to standard and ready for inspection at each stage.
A highlight for the team was the recognition of our site lead, Al, who received the site Health and Safety Award for consistently demonstrating strong safety leadership and setting the standard for safe practices on site.
This project marks Passive Fire NZ’s first work with Fletcher Living in the Canterbury region, it represents an important milestone for the team and Passive Fire NZ looks forward to continuing to support Fletcher Living on future developments in the region.
If you’ve worked with us on Superlot 8 in Christchurch or another project, we welcome your feedback.
Why is passive fire protection important for apartments like Augustus Park?
In multi-storey projects, passive fire protection helps stop fire and smoke moving between apartments and floors. That extra time for people to evacuate – and protection for the structure – is a critical part of building compliance in New Zealand.
How do passive fire systems work in residential projects?
They rely on fire-rated walls, floors, and service penetrations to divide a building into compartments. When designed and installed correctly, these systems contain fire at its origin point and reduce risk for residents.
Do passive fire systems require ongoing maintenance?
Yes. These systems form part of a building’s specified systems, so they must be regularly checked and recorded for the Building Warrant of Fitness (BWoF). Regular inspection ensures long-term safety and compliance.
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