Non-compliant aluminium composite panels (ACP) are a fire risk.

They’re also banned from use on many buildings — and insurers, fire engineers, and certifiers are demanding immediate action.

ACP panels were once a common choice for Australian facades. But with flammable cores and poor fire separation detailing, they’ve become one of the biggest fire compliance risks in the built environment.

At Atomic Projects, we help you get ahead of the problem. Our Combustible Cladding Replacement service is built for strata, consultants, and project managers who want a clean, compliant solution — delivered safely and with complete documentation from start to finish.

1. Scope of Works & Building Types Covered

We replace combustible cladding across a wide range of assets, including:

• Apartment buildings (low- and high-rise)
• Mixed-use commercial buildings
• School, aged care and healthcare facilities
• Government and public buildings

Our works typically include:

• Removal of existing non-compliant ACP panels
• Substrate inspection and re-battening (if required)
• Installation of NCC-compliant, fire-rated cladding systems
• Integration with sarking, flashings, and waterproofing
• QA documentation, photo records, and ITPs
• Liaison with fire engineers and certifiers

2. Materials & Systems Used

We install certified, non-combustible cladding products that meet NCC and insurance requirements.

These include:

• MondoClad: Solid aluminium panel system
• Ceramapanel: Fibre cement cladding with architectural finish
• Vitracore G2: Fire-rated aluminium composite panel with FR core
• NCP / Alspec / Fairview: As specified by your consultant.

All systems are installed per manufacturer guidelines, with:

• Class 4 mechanical fixings
• Breather sarking and vapour barriers
• Compliant cavity detailing
• Thermal and acoustic separation as needed

3. Installation Process

Our step-by-step delivery process:

• Site assessment and drone facade scan (optional)
• Access planning — scaffold, swing-stage, or boom
• Panel removal and fire-safe disposal
• Moisture testing and substrate repairs
• Re-battening (if needed) and cavity prep
• Installation of compliant panels and flashings
• QA photo records, checklists, and sign-off support

We coordinate directly with your fire engineer and consultant throughout the job to ensure efficient detailing and documentation.

4. Compliance & Fire Certification

We deliver cladding works to meet:

• NCC 2019 and 2022 requirements
• AS/NZS 4284 facade performance
• Fire engineer design details
• Certifier documentation and ITP hold points
• State-based cladding rectification standards

Every project includes:

• Pre-start risk assessments and Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS)
• QA photos before, during, and after install
• Final sign-off checklist for fire engineer or certifier
• Product warranties and installation declarations

5. Deliverables & Reporting

Your handover package includes:

• Annotated photo records showing each elevation
• ITPs signed at hold points
• Product certifications (non-combustibility, AS compliance)
• Fixing layouts and cavity detailing (as-built where required)
• Optional drone documentation before and after replacement

Need it in a consultant-ready format? Just ask — we tailor our outputs to suit your reporting needs.

6. Advantages Over Piecemeal Solutions

Why full replacement beats patch repairs and partial upgrades:

• No compliance loopholes — full NCC and insurance alignment
• Improved asset value and stakeholder confidence
• Safer for occupants and the public
• Easier sign-off from engineers, certifiers, and insurers
• Modernise the facade and improve durability

Combustible cladding is no longer just a compliance issue — it’s a long-term liability.

We help you remove that risk.

Outcome:

Our combustible cladding replacements give stakeholders a compliant, fire-rated facade with full traceability and minimal disruption. Combined with clear communication, airtight QA, and engineered detailing, the result is peace of mind from day one to sign-off.

If you’re ready to get started, we're ready to help.

Take the next step and let’s build something that lasts.

📞 Call Us: 0410 515 509

✉️ Email Us: hello@atomicprojects.com.au

— Ben Tran, General Manager, Atomic Projects