This study assesses charred timber to be used in BPA as equivalent to hardwood in AS3959, comparing durability, fire resistance, ember protection, and maintenance against untreated hardwood. It aims to introduce the theory of a post-installation compliance and a monitoring framework led by building surveyors or inspectors for my future research.
Fang Lin is a Fire Safety Officer with Fire Rescue Victoria and a firefighter with the Country Fire Authority (CFA). She holds a Bachelor of Building Surveying and has professional experience in fire safety and building compliance. Her research interests include fire safety, fire performance of building materials, and bushfire construction standard compliance under AS 3959. She is a member of the Golden Key International Honour Society.
