# Foundation Level - Building Controls - online

- Dates: 17 November 2026
- Location: New Zealand
- Organiser: Building Officials Institute of New Zealand
- Industry: PropTech & Construction

## About

The Building Officials Institute of New Zealand offers various online and in-person courses focused on building controls, fire protection, site inspections, ethics, and communication skills.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.boinz.org.nz/tools/events/details.aspx?SECT=education&ID=25773)
- [Registration](https://www.boinz.org.nz/tools/events/registration.aspx?SECT=education&ID=25773)

## Topics

- Building Code
- Definitions
- Firecells, Fire Safety Systems and Fire Resistance Ratings
- Means of Escape
- Control of Internal Fire and Smoke Spread
- Control of External Fire Spread
- Alterations to Existing Buildings
- Alternative Solutions and Verification Method C/VM2
- Staying watertight on E2 alternative solutions
- How to provide information without being sued
- Advanced Certificates for Public Use
- Inspections - the Tricky to the Dicky

## Speakers

- James Firestone, fire engineer
- Saskia Holditch, MBIE
- Ron Pynenburg
- Frana Divich
- Chris Randell
- Jeff Fahrensohn

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/foundation-level-building-controls-online-af7edf76e681/