Passive Fire Protection for Commercial Builds

In commercial construction, fire safety is a critical design priority. That’s why designers and contractors across New Zealand rely on BOSS Passive Fire systems — available through Potter Interior Systems — for tested, compliant, and installation-friendly solutions.

Project Spotlight: Canterbury Health Project

On a major commercial healthcare development in Canterbury, Potter Interior Systems was selected as the primary supplier of passive fire solutions. The project required a system that could handle complex service penetrations across multiple zones, including risers, plant rooms, and data areas.

The BOSS FyreBox Multi-Service Transit was chosen for its ability to consolidate multiple services — electrical, plumbing, HVAC — into a single fire-rated enclosure. This streamlined installation, reduced coordination issues between trades, and ensured consistent compliance with NZBC Clause C fire protection requirements.

NZBC compliance made simple

BOSS Passive Fire systems are tested to AS 1530.4 and AS/NZS 4072.1 standards and meet key NZBC fire protection clauses:

  • C3.5: Preventing fire and smoke spread through service penetrations
  • C3.7: Maintaining the integrity of fire separations
  • C4.3: Supporting safe evacuation routes

Each product is backed by comprehensive test data, installation manuals, and compliance documentation — making it easy for architects, contractors, and building inspectors to verify performance.

Designed for commercial efficiency

The BOSS FyreBox offers:

  • Up to 2-hour fire rating (FRL -/120/120) without thermal wraps
  • Acoustic rating of Rw50, supporting BCA compliance for multi-use buildings.
  • BrushSeal technology for future-proofing — allowing services to be added or changed without compromising fire integrity
  • Simplified maintenance with AS1851 inspection compatibility

This modular, pre-assembled system reduces onsite labour and installation errors.

Expert support from Potter Interior Systems

Potter Interior Systems provides full technical support for BOSS Passive Fire products, including:

  • Project-specific design advice
  • Access to compliance documentation and test reports
  • Ongoing support throughout the construction lifecycle

This ensures passive fire protection is not just a product choice, but a fully supported solution from design to handover.

Your compliance pathway

For commercial projects, the compliance pathway with BOSS Passive Fire is clear:

  1. Specify the right product based on service type and fire rating
  2. Consult test reports and installation guides
  3. Install according to manufacturer instructions and NZBC requirements
  4. Document for council and fire engineer approval

With BOSS, commercial builders and architects can be confident they’re delivering fire-safe buildings that meet code — without compromise

Passive Fire

Boss FyreBox

BOSS Fire's latest generation of FyreBox provides two hours of fire protection for clusters of multi-service cables and pipes in one integrated box.