To assist in the design, specification and installation of building services penetrations to ensure fire compartmentation is maintained, GPDA has joined with other trade associations and not for profit organisations to provide a Best Practice Design and Installation Guide, Firestopping of Service Penetrations.
The primary function of the GPDA is to develop and encourage the understanding of gypsum-based building products and systems and to pioneer new applications for these products. It also has an ongoing commitment to advise on matters of environmental impact, energy conservation and health and safety, wherever gypsum based products are used.