Material | Non-Combustible | Compliance Notes |
Porcelain tiles/sheets | ✅ Yes | Naturally fire-safe, ideal within clearance zones |
Ceramic tiles | ✅ Yes | Mount on 10 mm plasterboard or 6 mm fibre cement |
Toughened safety glass | ✅ Yes | Must meet AS/NZS 2208 and use compliant backing |
Stainless steel / sheet metal | ✅ Yes | Use ≥0.4 mm thickness with a non-combustible substrate |
Aluminium composite (fire-rated) | ✅ Yes | Only fire-rated panels meeting AS 1530.1/3 allowed |
Gypsum plasterboard / fibre cement | ✅ Yes | Must meet NCC non-combustible standards |
Natural stone (granite/marble) | ⚠️ Usually | Safe unless resin-sealed—confirm with supplier |
Engineered stone (e.g. Caesarstone) | ❌ No (unless tested) | Contains polyester resin—combustible without AS testing |
Wallpaper, timber, paint, vinyl | ❌ No | Fully combustible—never use near burners without protection |