Greene Fire is proud to announce that our next-generation MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter has officially achieved BAL–FZ certification under AS 1530.8.2 – Simulated Bushfire Attack conditions, following rigorous testing at CSIRO’s North Ryde Fire Testing Laboratories. This certification, confirmed in CSIRO Report FCO-3559 dated 31/08/2025, represents the highest bushfire risk level and validates the shutter’s ability to withstand direct flame contact, extreme heat radiation, burning debris, and ember attack for 30 minutes, followed by a 60-minute observation period.

Engineered for Australia’s most extreme fire zones, the MK2.1 FireMaster FZ incorporates our newly developed EFP BF Bushfire Fabric, delivering unmatched heat resistance and durability. The product is now in full production and available with internal or external 230v motors (remote or wireless control).

This milestone reflects Greene Fire’s commitment to pushing beyond compliance and setting new benchmarks for bushfire protection, safety, and innovation.

Why BAL–FZ Matters

BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings define construction requirements in bushfire-prone areas. BAL–FZ represents the most severe risk category, requiring solutions capable of withstanding direct flame and extreme heat. Certified products like the FireMaster FZ Shutter are critical for safeguarding properties on the bushfire frontline.

Thank You to CSIRO

We extend our sincere thanks to the team at CSIRO Fire Testing Labs – Peter Gordon, Glenn Williams, and Juan Baena Vargas – for their expertise and collaboration throughout this process.

Greene Fire recently undertook rigorous testing of our Next Generation MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter at CSIRO’s North Ryde Fire Testing Laboratories under AS 1530.8.2 - BAL-FZ Simulated Bushfire Attack conditions. This demanding standard replicates the most extreme bushfire conditions, classified as BAL-FZ (Flame Zone) the highest possible risk level, where buildings are directly exposed to intense heat and flame from a potential fire front for 30 minutes, followed by a detailed 60 minute observation period.

The results provided the next step in engineering required to evolve our MK2.1 FireMaster FZ product to meet and far exceed the BAL-FZ threshold.

Every test, every prototype, and every refinement moves us closer to delivering updated market-leading bushfire protection. Our continued partnership with CSIRO and our investment in proprietary materials, such as the newly developed EFP BF shutter fabric, demonstrate our unwavering commitment to product performance and compliance in Australia's most demanding environments.

We are now further advancing the MK2.1 FireMaster FZ Shutter, taking the data from this test and using it to optimise the system’s resilience in real flame-zone conditions.

What does this mean for the FireMaster FZ Bushfire Shutter Certification?

• Further update to recent AS1530.8.2 testing with CSIRO Infrastructure Technologies Sydney NSW: The Greene Fire BAL-FZ Bushfire Shutter MK2.1 technical updates have now been approved for assessment to BAL-FZ rating.
• Pre-production has now commenced utilising the newly developed EFP BF Bushfire Fabric as the basis for all Greene Fire BAL-FZ Bushfire Shutters, providing unmatched technical performance to the BAL-FZ product range
• Greene Fire BAL FZ Bushfire Shutter MK2.1 is now available with both internal or external 230v motors w/remote control or wireless operation, as well as our external gear drive or pulley type manual operators.

Why BAL-FZ Matters

As rebuilding continues across bushfire-prone areas, BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) ratings determine the construction requirements for safety and compliance. BAL–FZ represents extreme risk, and solutions certified to this standard are critical for safeguarding properties on the bushfire frontline.

This test is a vital step in Greene Fire’s broader mission: to push past compliance and create bushfire protection systems that set new benchmarks for performance, safety, and innovation.

Thank You to CSIRO

We extend our thanks to the team at CSIRO Fire Testing Labs - Peter Gordon, Glenn Williams and Juan Baena Vargas - for their continued collaboration and expertise.

Greene Fire is proud to share the results of a successful two-day testing program with Resolute Testing Laboratories in Lawnton, QLD, where we conducted AS 1530.7-2007 smoke control testing on two of our core products - the Aluflam AF70 Door and the FireMaster Fire Curtain.

These rigorous ambient and medium temperature air-leakage tests are part of the broader industry shift toward performance-based solutions for smoke control, providing quantifiable data that demonstrates a product’s effectiveness in limiting the spread of smoke through protected openings. The testing was carried out in accordance with AS 1530.7, which assesses smoke leakage under controlled pressure and temperature conditions, using air as a proxy for real smoke to simulate the dynamics of smoke migration during a fire event.

We’re pleased to report that both the FireMaster Fire Curtain - constructed with our standard EFP A1 fabric for up to (240mins.) of fire resistance - and the Aluflam AF70 Door (60min.) - fitted with standard hardware, 14mm Contraflam Lite FR glass, and profile-filled frame - delivered excellent results.

Each assembly successfully met the stringent air and smoke permeability thresholds set out in the standard, confirming compliance with AS 1530.7 and offering robust assurance of performance for both ambient and elevated temperature conditions.

This test also reinforces Greene Fire’s commitment to innovation in smoke and fire protection, with products that not only meet but exceed current building code requirements.

Our fire doors and curtains are not just passive elements in a fire strategy - they’re engineered solutions that respond to real-world challenges, allowing architects and specifiers to choose systems with validated, measurable smoke control capability.

We extend our thanks to the team at Resolute Testing Laboratories for hosting us and facilitating another professional and informative testing process.

At Greene Fire, we’re not just fire-rated - we’re performance-proven.