Fire Safety Order issued to Building E10 Materials Science & Engineering Building at University of New South Wales, Kensington. (SSD 5373, Randwick LGA)

On 20 November 2020, the Department issued a Fire Safety Order to the owners of the building at Building E10 Materials Science & Engineering Building at University of New South Wales, Kensington, to remove identified external wall panels on the building consisting of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP). ACP is combustible and poses a fire safety risk. The owner is required to replace the ACP with a non – combustible product and provide an inspection report issued by an accredited certifier, certifying that the replacement panels and method of installation comply with the Building Code of Australia. The owner is required to develop and implement fire safety measures to reduce the fire safety risks associated with the cladding until the rectification work is complete.