Monitoring Building Regulations and Temporary Structure Fire Safety in Victoria, Australia

Authors

Tyler C. Carroll,  Lesley Drohan,  Brandon Sweet,  Michael Zervas

Sponsor

Victoria Building Commission

Advisors

Robert Kinicki,  Stephen Weininger

Term

March – May 2009

Abstract

This study examined international building regulation monitoring and evaluation systems. It produced a Regulation Review guide to assist the Building Commission in Victoria, Australia with developing regulation-specific monitoring procedures. Investigation into permit practices in Australia and abroad, combined with regulation research and fire load analysis, explored fire risks and provided recommendations to improve temporary structure fire safety regulations.

Final Report

Monitoring Building Regulations and Temporary Structure Fire Safety in Victoria, Australia