WEDNESDAY 25 & THURSDAY 26 MARCH 2015 GOLD COAST CONVENTION & EXHIBITION CENTRE

THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE & APPROVAL

DELIVERING A

FIRE SAFE FUTURE

PROGRAM & REGISTRATION

HOST PLATINUM SPONSORS

www.fireaustralia.com.au

THE CONFERENCE

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FIRE AUSTRALIA 2015 IS THE PREMIER FIRE PROTECTION INDUSTRY CONFERENCE, ATTRACTING A WIDE RANGE OF REPRESENTATION FROM BUSINESSES, GOVERNMENT AND FIRE SAFETY PRACTITIONERS.

Regular attendees to the conference will notice it has moved from a November schedule to March. This is to move away from peak conference season, thus providing more industry personnel the opportunity to attend.

Building on the success of the last conference and exhibition, Fire Australia 2015 will once again provide delegates the option of attending multiple streams over the course of both days. The streams will provide a mix of presentations focussing on industry wide and industry specific topics. The industry specific streams will cover the key industry sectors of early warning and detection, fire suppression, passive fire protection, emergency management, maintenance and bushfire. Presentations will address current issues, industry direction and challenges and technical content relevant to those with an involvement in the fire protection industry.

The exhibition will once again be a main feature of the event, located central to all aspects of the conference. Sponsors and Exhibitors have the opportunity to present on their products and services within the exhibition hall. These presentations will occur during breaks in the plenary sessions.

With speakers from across Australia and overseas, the organisers aim to ensure all presentations are topical and current, affording attendees across all roles in the fire protection industry additional knowledge and information.

To ensure fire-safe buildings and infrastructure, a robust fire safety strategy must be supported by reliable fire protection systems and equipment demonstrated to be fit-for purpose. This requires that decisions on building concept design and the selection of fire safety equipment and systems are right from the very first stages of a project. When a system or technology is poorly designed, incorrectly selected and improperly installed, commissioned and certified, the impacts of these actions affect the safety of the building’s occupants and the building itself. There may be major problems during maintenance and an impact throughout the life cycle of the building or piece of infrastructure. Potential failure of equipment, construction elements or systems could occur which may result in loss of lives and property and significantly increase the legal liability of all involved in the supply chain from manufacturers through to installers and ultimately building owners.

The theme of Fire Australia 2015 focusses on making an informed choice about product selection, ensuring fire safety systems and equipment are fit- for- purpose once installed. This will ensure dependable and cost effective fire protection throughout the life span of the building or infrastructure. One of the key aspects of any system is using the right products for the right circumstances in the right way.

The conference will highlight issues of product and system approval methods including evidence of suitability options in the market place and the differences between them. It will also look at the technologies we adopt and adapt to the Australian market, as well as how we compare with other countries on an international scale for design, testing, certification and approval.

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CONFERENCE SPONSORSTHE EXHIBITIONThe exhibition is the central component of Fire Australia attracting a large number and wide cross section of trade show attendees.

Access to the trade show will be free to maximise attendance and provide exhibitors with additional avenues to generate brand awareness and new business.

All components of the conference will feed off the exhibition area and reference to the exhibition will be made throughout the conference proceedings. The space will also house a café style catering area and a meet the speaker lounge. Full exhibitor listing and floor plan is published in the Conference Program and website.

PRODUCT PRESENTATIONSProduct presentation positions are available to sponsors and exhibitors at Fire Australia 2015. These ten minute sessions will be held within the plenary halls to ensure maximum exposure to delegates. An application form will be sent as part of the exhibitor kit or sponsorship agreement.

ATTENDEESFire Australia predominantly draws delegates from all states and territories of Australia as well as from New Zealand and the Asia- Pacific region. The conference format will ensure industry issues are professionally presented and a strong attendance of industry personnel is expected, including:

• Fire Equipment Manufacturers, Distributors and Installers• Fire Protection Technicians• Fire Consultants and Engineers• Facility Managers, Property Developers and Building Owners• Fire Service Personnel• Regulatory Authorities and Legislators• Insurance Professionals• Architects, Building Designers and Specifiers• Building Surveyors• Environmental Engineers & Sustainability Managers

CONFERENCE DINNER

VENUE Jupiters Hotel & Casino – Pavilion Marquee Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach

DATE Wednesday 25 March 2015

TIME 6:30pm for 7:00pm - 11:00pm

COST $150 per person – One ticket included with full conference registration

This night of networking and fun is an opportunity to relax and enjoy time with your industry colleagues and friends with some entertainment thrown in. The night will include a sumptuous three course meal, accompanied by a selection of wines, beers and soft drink.

Please note: Tables of 10 can be reserved and will receive preferred positioning within the ball room. Contact the FPA Australia events team for more information.

For more information and to register your place at the conference, go to www.fireaustralia.com.au

The MC for the night will be Vince Sorrenti, one of Australia’s best-known and leading comic entertainers. Performing at over 200 events a year, Vince is known for his ability to take a topic and turn it into a laugh fest. His work runs the gamut from TV hosting, movie appearances, comedy albums and festival performances. He is a four-time winner of the Mo Award as Australia’s best comic and as a writer he has won a Gold medal at the New York Film Festival. With Vince on hand it is sure to be one entertaining night!

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The perfect place for a conference and a holiday – make the most of your visit.

MAKE A SPLASHThe Gold Coast offers more than 55 kilometres of beaches and an ocean full of life. Experience them by catching a wave, kayaking, snorkelling or diving over coral reefs, or experience a jet boat adventure.

UP IN THE AIRThe Gold Coast’s stunning diversity of landscapes is most easily visible from the sky. Enjoy it on a sunrise hot air balloon ride, a flight in a traditional tiger moth, or a visit to SkyPoint in one of the world’s tallest residential towers.

MAKE TRACKSOn two, three or four wheels there are plenty of opportunities to make tracks on the Gold Coast. Fancy a Harley Davidson or a Segway? A hinterland trek on a quad bike or a hot lap in a V8 Supercar? The choice is yours.

THEME PARK CHALLENGEHome to the southern hemisphere’s fastest, tallest and longest theme park rides, the hardest bit will be choosing which park to play in first. Sky-high waterslides, superhero inspired rollercoasters and fun for the smallest adventurers.

FASHION FIXChoose from discount outlets, local and farmers’ markets, expansive malls, unique local boutiques, high-end international brands or even hire a personal stylist to make your shopping experience complete.

WALK THE WALKAmongst the Gold Coast’s 100,000 hectares of forest there are short walks, lookouts and waterfalls, including the spectacular Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk which takes walkers right up into the rainforest canopy.

So Many Ways to Discover the Gold Coast

Join Us for These Exciting Guided Tours AQUADUCK SAFARI1 hour duration – $35 per adultExperience the Gold Coast with a Ducktacular land and water tour that explores the streets of Surfers Paradise before waddling along the beach and splashing into the Broadwater to see the fabulous homes on millionaire’s row.

HALF DAY ISLAND ADVENTURE5 hour duration – $88 per adultEnjoy a calm water cruise to a tropical Island Paradise at McLaren’s Landing, on board an ultra modern air-conditioned catamaran. Enjoy the delicious tropical Island BBQ and relax with a cocktail or cold beer at the fully licensed bar. For the adventurous, choose from an exciting array of water sports and island activities.

EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRYDining could easily be one of the most memorable ways for you to discover the Gold Coast. Cafés, restaurants and bars dot the city with an abundance of flavours.

RELAXATION THERAPYThe Gold Coast’s inner city day spas, hinterland therapy centres and rainforest health retreats create sanctuaries of beauty and relaxation treatments.

SWINGING GOOD TIMEThe Gold Coast is a golfer’s paradise with over 40 international standard or championship golf courses within 40 minutes drive of the city centre.

JETBOAT RIDE55 minute duration – $66 per adultOperating in areas of the Broadwater and Marine Park exclusive to Paradise Jetboating, our rides are famous for their mix of Jetboat thrills and stunning scenery. Experience full 360° spins, high speed drifting, incredible beach buzzing and other exciting manoeuvres in as little as 10cms of water.

O’REILLYS & MT TAMBORINE8 hour duration – $102 per adultExperience World Heritage listed wilderness with spectacular panoramic views. Visit the quaint township of Canungra where you can sample local wines, see the fertile Canungra Valley and climb 1000 metres through rainforest to the Treetop Walk at O’Reilly’s.

GLOW WORM TOUR5 hour duration – $119 per adultVisit the secret world of glow worms in one of the world’s most significant sites. This World Heritage Listed site is a unique after-dark experience, walking by torchlight to the Natural Arch Cave with its cascading waterfall to discover a glow worm colony.

BYRON BAY & NORTHERN NSW8 hour duration – $102 per adultStand on the eastern most edge of the Australian continent at, see cliff-top Cape Byron Lighthouse, trendy shops, eateries and the sapphire blue Pacific Ocean. Spot turtles, dolphins and whales. We stop at Tropical Fruit World for Mount Warning views, exotic fruits, cafeteria and gift shopping.

For full tour details & bookings: Visit: conferences.ozaccom.com.au/2015/fir15/index.html Call: 1800 814 611 Email: ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au

The Gold Coast is Australia’s tourism mecca, offering beautiful beaches, perfect weather and excitement and entertainment wherever you look. FPA Australia has teamed up with Ozaccom to make it easy to combine your conference attendance with a wonderful holiday. Whether you stay for a few extra days after the conference or bring the family for a great adventure-filled holiday, the choice is yours.

FA15 Conference Venue Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre2684 -2690 GOLD COAST HIGHWAY BROADBEACH QLD, 4218 WWW.GCCEC.COM.AU

An icon of major Australian and International events and conferences, the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre was recently recognised as Queensland’s best venue for meetings and business tourism at the Queensland Tourism Awards.

Centrally located in Broadbeach – 3 km from the heart of Surfers Paradise and only 500 metres from the beach – few destinations have such a multitude of amenities and accommodation options. Conveniently linked to Jupiters Hotel and Casino (the award winning hotel-casino complex) via a pedestrian bridge, the GCCEC is specifically designed to make your visit a little easier.

The Centre is located a short walk from the surf beach and the chic Broadbeach alfresco dining precinct featuring more than 100 restaurants and cafés offering rich culinary diversity with tastes from around the globe. The village atmosphere in Broadbeach offers an almost European feel as you walk the streets and choose from one of the multi award-winning restaurants or chic coffee houses along Surf Parade, or perhaps spoil yourself at one of the trendy eateries in Broadbeach Mall.

The GCCEC is highly accessible, located just 20 minutes north of the Gold Coast Airport and one-hour south of the Brisbane International Airport. A multitude of transport options service the centre, including taxi’s, buses and the new G:Link Light Rail.

Gold Coast Accommodation Options

All prices include GST and are shown in Australian Dollars. All images courtesy of Gold Coast Tourism.

Image courtesy of GCCEC

Gold Coast Travel App Make the most of your Gold Coast experience with the Official Gold Coast Travel App. Map out your days and nights as you explore all the amazing things to see and do in Australia’s favourite playground. It’s free and easy to use.

5% Discount Conference delegates & attendees receive a 5% discount on purchases made through the Gold Coast Travel App.

Just some of the accommodation options local to the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre:

JUPITERS HOTEL & CASINO (5 STAR)Broadbeach Island, Broadbeach QLD 4218www.jupitersgoldcoast.com.au

Superior Room $199

SOFITEL GOLD COAST BROADBEACH (5 STAR)81 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218www.sofitelgoldcoast.com.au

Classic River View $235

BROADBEACH TRAVEL INN (3 STAR)40 Surf Parade, Broadbeach QLD 4218www.broadbeachtravelinn.com.au

1 Bedroom Coast $120 2 Bedroom $180 1 Bedroom Pacific $165

For accommodation bookings: Visit: conferences.ozaccom.com.au/2015/fir15/index.html Call: 1800 814 611 Email: ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au

Visit: conferences.ozaccom.com.au/2015/fir15/index.html Call: 1800 814 611 Email: ozaccom@ozaccom.com.au

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DAY 1 PROGRAM WEDNESDAY 25 MARCH

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE STREAMWelcome & Official Opening

Platinum Sponsors Welcome

Benjamin Hughes-Brown – Ignis Solutions – Director

Performance Solutions and Product Certification – Mapping the foundation

Will Marshall – AECOM – Principal Engineer, Fire & Risk

The Performance Based Code Mindset

John Thorpe – CertMark International – CEO / Director

Performance based Certification of Fire Protection Systems and Products

Abby So – FM Approvals – Manager, Asia Pacific

The Importance of Certification to Delivering a Fire Safe Future

Greg Buckley – Fire and Rescue New South Wales

Ron Lawson – Insulated Panel Council of Australasia (IPCA) – CEO

John Clampett – John Clampett Consulting – Director

Industry developing its own Code of Practice working with the Fire Brigades. The Insulated Sandwich Panel Code of Practice

Panel Session

Panel Session

Panel Session

Panel Session

Lunch

Afternoon Tea

Closing Comments

Morning Tea

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Stephen Kip – SKIP Consulting – Fire Safety Engineer & Building Regulatory Consultant Alternative Solutions, Deemed-to-satisfy provisions, product certification & accreditation – how to ensure product compliance in a national marketplace

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Robert James – UL LLC – Regulatory Services ManagerHow US construction codes and standards work together to help enable safe and long lasting buildings

KEYNOTE SPEAKER James Golinveaux – Tyco Fire Protection Products – Senior Fellow, Water Fire SuppressionThe Changing Face of Warehouse Commodity Classifications – Its Impact to Achieving a Fit for Purpose & Compliant Fire System

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC STREAM

FIRE SUPPRESSION

Lunch

Afternoon Tea

Closing Comments

Dwayne Smith – Norman Disney & Young – Associate Manager, Fire Protection/Fire Safety Engineering

Preventing Environmental Disaster following a Fire Suppression System Discharge

Michael Billstroem – The Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Company INC – Director of International Technical Service

Why in-rack sprinklers?

James Golinveaux – Tyco Fire Protection Products – Senior Fellow, Water Fire Suppression

Home Sprinklers - Delivering a Better Fire–Safe Home

Panel Session

Dr Peter Meikle – Xtralis – VP Business Development

Innovations in very early warning & detection

Paul B. Leslie – Xtralis – Product Line Management, ASD Codes & Standards

Getting the System Design Right – A Case Study

Panel Session

EARLY WARNING & DETECTION

Andrew Tegart – Deanmac Emergency Services – Director

John Macleod – Deanmac Emergency Services – Fire Engineer

Microbiologically Influenced Corrosion – How it Impacts Fire Suppression Systems

Jonathan Barnett – RED Fire Engineers – Technical Director

Alistair Nicol – LINKfire – Managing Director

Maintenance challenges for complex fire engineered buildings

Panel Session

MAINTENANCE

The conference program is subject to change due to circumstance and the discretion of the organising committee.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Don Bliss – National Fire Protection Association (USA) - Vice President, Field OperationsProduct testing, certification and suitability – The US approach to this critical fire safety issue

Morning Tea

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Dr. Christopher Preston – CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies – Team Leader, Fire Systems

Dealing with ambiguities in test standards during product testing

Andre Mierzwa – FM Global – Australian Operations Chief Engineer

The New Way of doing Fire Protection Research

Keith Nicholls – Exova Warringtonfire – Manager Australian Product Testing and Assessments

Subtleties of Fire Testing and Compliance with the NCC

PRODUCT COMPLIANCE STREAMWelcome & Housekeeping

Panel Session

Morning Tea

Matthew Wright – FPA Australia – Chief Technical Officer & Deputy CEO

FPA Australia’s plans to assist decision makers make an informed choice about product selection to ensure fire safety systems and equipment are fit-for-purpose once installed

Mark Burgess – CSIRO – Director, Technical and Testing Services

David Whittaker – CSIRO – Executive Officer of ActivFire Scheme

Is it approved? Exploring ambiguities in evidence of product conformity

Panel Session

Forum Q&A

Conference Wrap and Outcomes – FPA Australia

Lunch

Afternoon Tea

Awards & Resolutions

Closing Comments

KEYNOTE SPEAKER Hank Van Ravenstein – Department of Human Services – Principal Manager, Fire Risk Management UnitFire Safety Systems, what is the pitfalls of certification

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC STREAMWelcome & Housekeeping

Afternoon Tea

Lunch

Bronwyn Foord – Window & Door Industry Council – General Manager

Bushfire tested windows & doors – The manufacturers perspective

Javad Hashempour – University of Southern Queensland – PhD Candidate

Bushfire traps – the application of mesh screens to contain bushfires

Panel Session

David McMonnies – Building Code & Bushfire Hazard Solutions – Managing Director

Chris Wyborn – FPA Australia – Engagement & Education Manager

Bushfire sprayers – can we improve the standard

Cormac Farrell – Aurecon – Environmental Scientist

Combining multiple bushfire behaviour models for improved hazard assessment

Mark Hawkins – NSW Rural Fire Service – A/Senior Policy Officer, Planning & Development

Planning for Bushfire Protection – Developing a new framework

Panel Session

Morning Tea

BUSHFIRE

Tass Georgas – Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board – Manager, Community Safety Technical Department

Darren Conlin – Metropolitan Fire & Emergency Services Board – Manager, Building Inspection & Compliance

Formulating an acceptable design strategy in response to crisis events and terrorism threats for Australia’s built environment

Alex Webb – CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies – Group Leader

Combustible building facades – does the regulatory tension between energy efficiency and fire safety need a release?

Panel Session

PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Michael Ziegler – The Tasman Tank Co. – Sales Manager

An overview of the key aspects of AS2304-2011 Water Storage Tanks for Fire Protection Systems

The conference program is subject to change due to circumstance and the discretion of the organising committee.

INCLUSIONS AND NOTESFA15 PAGE 8

REGISTRATION INCLUSIONS The table below illustrates the inclusions for the different types of attendance at Fire Australia 2015. All Costs can be found on the included registration form.

FULL DELEGATE SINGLE DAYINDUSTRY SPECIFIC

SESSION(S)TRADESHOW

ONLY

Conference Booklet ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Product Presentation Access ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Trade Show Access ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓

Industry Specific Stream Presentations ✓ ✓ ✓

Product Compliance Stream ✓ ✓

Proceedings USB (all slides)* ✓ ✓

Delegate Satchel ✓ ✓

Tradeshow Bag ✓ ✓

Full Day Catering ✓ ✓

Single Catering Voucher ✓

Conference Dinner Ticket (x1) ✓

CONTINUED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (CPD) Complete a form at the conference or contact the Conference Administrator after Fire Australia 2015 to receive a certificate of attendance. Please note these are only available to those attending the Industry Specific and/or Product Compliance presentations.

DRESS CODE Business casual or neat casual attire is recommended.

CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be made in writing to the Conference Administrator. If received by Friday 6 March 2015 a full refund less an administration fee of $66 will be made. If received after this date, no refund will be made but substitutes will be permitted.

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FA15 REGISTRATION / TAX INVOICEVisit the conference website (fireaustralia.com.au) to register online and to download the multiple delegate registration form.

PLEASE FORWARD YOUR COMPLETED FORM WITH FULL PAYMENT TO: FIRE AUSTRALIA 2015 PO Box 1049 Box Hill VIC 3128 AUSTRALIA

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Tradeshow Only – Includes access to free Product Presentations FREE

Additional Conference Dinner Ticket – 1 included with Full Delegate Registration $150

Proceedings USB $250OTHER / ADDITIONAL TICKETS / ITEMS

INDUSTRY SPECIFIC SESSION(S) – A single session plus catering break Early Bird After 13 February

MemberMember Non-MemberNon-Member

Fire Suppression Day 1 (Wednesday 25) Morning $165 $195 $195 $235

Early Warning & Detection Day 1 (Wednesday 25) Afternoon $165 $195 $195 $235

Maintenance Day 1 (Wednesday 25) Afternoon $165 $195 $195 $235

Bushfire (double session) Day 2 (Thursday 26) Morning $295 $355 $355 $395

Passive Fire Protection & Emergency Management Day 2 (Thur. 26) Afternoon $165 $195 $195 $235

Member Non-MemberATTENDANCE OPTIONS All prices include 10% GST. See page 8 of the Registration Brochure for inclusions.

Which day will you attend?Early Bird $475 $575

After 13 Feb $575 $675

SINGLE DAY DELEGATE Full access to selected day

Early Bird $990 $1,190

After 13 Feb $1,190 $1,430

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