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CJK Fire & Safety Pty Ltd

Name: CJK Fire & Safety Pty Ltd
Address: Cairns, QLD, 4879, AU
Telephone: +61481402220

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We are experienced Fire Safety Engineers providing consulting services and Expert Witness work.

02/11/2026

We are proud to be sponsoring the 1st Oceania Knockdown (karate) in Cairns. 🥋
World Kyokushin Kaikan Australia
https://oceaniaknockdown.com/

29/10/2026

👻Ghosting: the practice of suddenly ending all communication with someone and ignoring their messages without giving any warning or explanation.

People don't deserve it, and neither do your building's fire safety systems!

Ignoring your fire safety systems and maintenance responsibilities can have serious consequences.

Fire alarms, sprinklers, fire doors, emergency lighting, hydrants, extinguishers and other fire safety systems are there for a reason — but they need to be regularly inspected, tested and maintained to perform when they are needed.

Don't ignore that overdue inspection.
Don't put off that maintenance issue.
Don't assume everything is working because nothing has gone wrong yet.

A fire safety system that isn't maintained can't be relied upon when it matters most.

This Halloween, don't ghost your fire systems. 👻

26/10/2026

The Building (Approvals and Practitioners) Act 2026 passed the NSW Parliament on 4 August 2026 and received assent on 14 August 2026.

When the relevant provisions commence, the Act will consolidate significant parts of NSW’s building approval, certification and practitioner-registration framework.

Under the new completion-approval framework, where a fire safety certificate is required, it will be issued by the approval authority rather than the building owner.

The passage of the Act is only the first step. The supporting regulations are currently still under development with consultation continuing into 2027. We will monitor the reforms and provide further updates on what they mean in practice - particularly for fire safety related compliance, engineering and expert witness matters.

We look at some key changes and inclusions in this article: https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/nsw-building-law-reform-act-2026/

22/10/2026

Legal Principles for Applying Evolving Codes Part 3: Mixed Compliance Within a Single Building

An entire existing building does not need to comply with a new building code, but if it is partially changed or renovated and an upgrade has been required you have a building with mixed compliance.

It is increasingly common for buildings to contain multiple compliance benchmarks simultaneously. For example:
• Original building: Compliant with an older NCC version
• Extension: Compliant with a later NCC version
• Upgraded fire system: Installed to current standards following an order

This results in a hybrid compliance environment, where some elements must meet current requirements; others are assessed against historical codes; or interfaces between old and new fire systems become critical.

From an expert witness perspective, this requires careful segmentation of building elements, clear identification of applicable regulatory triggers and avoiding blanket compliance statements.

This article outlines the implications of this for legal and expert practice https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/assessing-compliance-in-existing-buildings/

19/10/2026

Legal Principles for Applying Evolving Codes
Part 2: When Are Upgrades to Current Codes Required?

While an existing building does not automatically need to comply with current standards, there are several circumstances when upgrading to current standards is required.

Partial or full upgrades can by triggered by:
1. Building work - upgrades trigger by change of classification or change of use.
2. Fire safety orders – upgrades issued by regulators after an audit, complaint or inspection.

Separate from upgrade triggers, building owners have ongoing obligations to maintain essential safety measures and they remain operable and effective. A system that was compliant when installed may become non-compliant over time and require an upgrade.

This article outlines the implications of this for legal and expert practice https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/assessing-compliance-in-existing-buildings/

15/10/2026

Legal Principles for Applying Evolving Codes
Part 1: Compliance at Time of Approval

In Australia, building work is generally assessed against the National Construction Code (NCC) and referenced standards, as in force at the time the building approval (or construction certificate) was issued.

Building codes and standards evolve and change over time and this means:

• A building may be compliant, even if it does not meet current NCC requirements.
• Allegations of “non-compliance” must be carefully framed against the correct historical code.
• Retrospective application of current standards is not automatic and is often legally incorrect.

This distinction is critical in expert witness reports, defect claims, regulatory enforcement and insurance disputes. A failure to identify the correct code version can undermine the validity of an entire compliance assessment.

This article outlines the implications of this for legal and expert practice: https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/assessing-compliance-in-existing-buildings/

13/10/2026

World Standards Day is 14 October.

Standards often sit quietly in the background, but they influence almost every stage of a building's lifecycle.

Standards are documents that set out specifications, procedures and guidelines that aim to ensure products, services and systems are safe, consistent, and reliable.

Australian Standards are generally voluntary unless they are referenced by legislation, regulations or other mandatory requirements such as the National Construction Code.

One Standard commonly used in fire safety engineering is AS 1530.4 – Methods for fire tests on building materials, components and structures – Fire-resistance tests for elements of construction. AS 1530.4 sets out the test procedures and criteria used to assess the fire resistance of a building element and determining its Fire Resistance Level (FRL).

For the public, this means greater confidence that where FRLs are required, fire-resistance performance is assessed consistently across Australia. The same benchmark applies regardless of where the building is located or who designed or constructed it.

08/10/2026

Fire safety myth: “A fire-rated wall is fireproof.”
Fact: A fire-rated wall is a tested system with Fire-Resistance Level (FRL). The fire-resistance level is the ability of construction elements, like walls, floors, doors and ceilings, to withstand fire and is a compliance requirement of the NCC.

Fire resistance is crucial to building fire safety, protection of property and safe evacuation and forms part of the fire compartmentation strategy for the building. In very simple terms, its function is to restrict the spread of fire and smoke long enough to give occupants enough time to evacuate safely.

If you’d like to learn more check out the Fire Resistance & Fire Hazard Properties course. https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/courses/fire-resistance-fire-hazard-properties/
⏱ Approximately 60 minutes
📜 Certificate of Completion
🎓 Self-paced learning - online and on demand.

Subscribe to receive fire safety updates and a 25% off course discount code: https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/subscribe/

06/10/2026

The next notable Australian fire in our series was at the Lacrosse apartment tower in Melbourne - The first Australian ACP cladding fire.

A fire on the balcony spread to the ACP cladding on the external façade of the building. From here it quickly travelled up the vertical wall to the balconies above, reaching the top of the building in just minutes. This fire was the catalyst major building industry and legislative reform across Australia.

For a deeper dive into the court case, we have written an article and podcast https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/lacrosse-apartment-melbourne-the-first-australian-acp-cladding-fire/

Follow us or subscribe to our YouTube channel for more. https://www.youtube.com//shorts

30/09/2026

October is National Safe Work Month.

Safe work is for life - and fire safety is part of workplace safety.

Emergencies can happen without warning — from fires and explosions to medical incidents, bomb threats, and natural disasters. In the workplace, protecting the safety of occupants is the highest priority, followed by ensuring business continuity.

A comprehensive emergency plan is more than a compliance document; it is a critical, life-saving guide that helps protect your people and your business when it matters most.

Learn more by enrolling in the Emergency Planning in the Workplace course. https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/courses/emergency-planning-in-the-workplace/
⏱ Approximately 60 minutes
📜 Certificate of Completion
🎓 Self-paced learning - online and on demand.

Subscribe to receive fire safety updates and a 25% off course discount code: https://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/subscribe/

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Cairns, QLD
4879

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61481402220

Website

http://cjkfireandsafety.com.au/

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