About Ben Bakker
Benjamin Bakker
Passive Fire Compliance Specialist focused on inspections, compartmentation reviews, fire stopping systems, compliance reporting and remediation pathway support across New Zealand and Australia.
Ben’s background combines practical passive fire installation experience with technical compliance reporting and inspection workflows for existing commercial buildings and construction projects.
His work focuses heavily on passive fire inspections, fire-rated compartmentation systems, defect identification, AS1530.4 system understanding and pathway-to-compliance reporting for building owners, consultants, AFSS providers and contractors.
Ben is also involved in passive fire industry development, competency discussions and digital compliance systems through Codexus compliance platforms and international industry engagement.
Position
Managing Director
Industry Focus
Passive Fire Compliance
Specialisation
Inspections & Reporting
Technical Focus
AS1530.4 Systems
Technical System Knowledge
Understanding Passive Fire Systems Beyond Basic Inspection
Benjamin Bakker’s background includes practical installation experience and technical understanding of passive fire systems tested to AS1530.4 and related passive fire standards used throughout Australia and New Zealand.
This includes knowledge of fire-rated wall and floor systems, penetration sealing systems, service movement requirements, substrate conditions and tested passive fire system limitations.
Understanding how passive fire systems are actually installed and perform within real buildings assists with identifying defects, non-compliant conditions and inappropriate repairs during inspections and compliance reviews.
This practical system knowledge supports more accurate compartmentation reviews, passive fire inspections, defect reporting and remediation pathways for existing buildings.
AS1530.4 Systems
Understanding of passive fire systems tested to AS1530.4, the primary Australian Standard used to determine the fire resistance of building elements including walls, floors, doors and service penetrations in accordance with NCC compliance requirements.
Fire-Rated Construction
Understanding of fire-rated wall and floor systems, substrate conditions and compartmentation requirements across commercial buildings.
Installation Knowledge
Practical installation background supporting accurate defect identification, reporting and remediation pathways.
Credentials & Industry Experience
Passive Fire Compliance & Technical Experience
ASFP ANZ
ASFP ANZ Council participation supporting passive fire industry development and compliance systems.
FPANZ Experience
Previous FPANZ SIG Chair involvement and passive fire industry technical discussions.
NZQA Passive Fire
Level 3 NZQA Passive Fire qualification and involvement in industry review discussions relating to passive fire learning pathways and competency development.
SBCG
Southern Building Control Group (SBCG) PS3 Author experience for passive fire compliance documentation.
Auckland Council
PS3 Author experience supporting passive fire compliance and technical reporting workflows.
Professional Overview
Technical Compliance & Inspection Systems
Benjamin Bakker is involved in passive fire compliance, inspections, reporting systems and digital workflow development across New Zealand and Australia.
His background includes practical installation experience, passive fire defect identification, compartmentation reviews, QA systems, compliance reporting and remediation workflow development for existing commercial buildings and construction projects.
Ben focuses heavily on passive fire inspections and pathway-to- compliance reporting for existing buildings, working alongside building managers, consultants, AFSS providers and contractors.
He is also involved in developing Codexus compliance systems — digital passive fire workflows designed to support inspection records, fire registers, defect tracking and compliance documentation.
Contact
Discuss Passive Fire Compliance
For passive fire inspections, compliance reporting, compartmentation reviews or technical compliance support across Sydney and NSW.