SCREENS | TECHNICAL
NSSA TECHNICAL
COMMITTEE REPORT
T
he inaugural National Security Screen Association (NSSA)
Technical Committee meeting was held at the Australian
Window Association (AWA) head office in August this year.
The Committee discussed various objectives and undertakings
considered necessary to further the industry and collectively sorted
these into short, medium and long-term goals.
available on the market. The concern is that these mesh types
are subject to degradation due to environmental conditions and
weathering and may not perform as designed after a period of time.
The Committee agreed that a Key Message on proper installation of
fall prevention screens should be developed.
For more information, contact the NSSA Office on 02 9498 2768 or send
your enquiry to [email protected]
COMPLIANCE
The Committee has an immediate focus on raising awareness of what
a ‘security’ screen is and promoting compliance within the industry.
The NSSA accreditation programme has been well received and
will form the corner-stone of the NSSA’s drive for industry wide
compliance.
CERTIFICATION
The NSSA compliance certificate was approved and is now available
for use by all NSSA members. Download the editable PDF from the
NSSA website: www.nssa.org.au
STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT
The Committee agreed that a review of the current Standards is
needed. The Standards Australia Technical Committee is currently
‘inactive’. The Committee intends to develop a project proposal
to re-form the Committee and undertake a revision of AS 5039,
AS 5040 and AS 5041.
INSTALLATION
The Committee has proposed development of an ‘Installation 101’
guide, relevant to all systems and situations. Elements such as
correct fixings (number, types, etc.), screen sizing (no gaps or jemmy
points) and the like are to be discussed.
FIRE ATTENUATION
There is currently very little in the way of Standards for fire
attenuation for screens. Numerous ad hoc tests have been
conducted, but evaluation of these tests show that differing test
methodologies have been used, which provides very little in the way
of ‘apples-for-apples’ comparison. Furthermore, the application of
these results is unclear as there are no provisions in the NCC or
existing Standards to qualify performance. Further research and
investigation is required.
CYCLONE PROTECTION
In collaboration with the AWA, representatives from the NSSA
visited the Cyclone Testing Station at James Cook University,
Townsville, in mid-August. Key lessons from this tour will assist in the
development of guides and Standards to promote cyclone resistant
screens into the future.
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COMMITTEE
The NSSA is seeking to expand its Technical Committee. Do
you want to be a member of the NSSA Technical Committee?
Are you a member or work for a member and have excellent
technical knowledge of your industry including products,
installation and Australian Standards, and want to help
develop the industry?
If you are interested in becoming a member of the NSSA
Technical Committee, please contact us on 02 9498 2768.
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Questions were raised on the durability and longevity of fall
prevention screens with ‘soft’ (non-metallic) mesh types currently
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