Fire system

Designing the right fire protection system – what do you need?

By |2023-03-29T10:22:34+10:00March 29th, 2023|Construction, Design, Equipment, Fire prevention, Fire safety regulation, Fire system, New installation|

Designing a fire protection system is a critical aspect of any building design and construction, especially in Australia where the risk of fire is high. The Australian government has enacted strict regulations on fire protection to safeguard businesses and ensure the safety of occupants. This article explores what factors you need to consider when designing

Fire safety in aged care facilities – know your responsibilities

By |2023-03-09T10:41:16+10:00March 9th, 2023|Design, Fire prevention, Fire safety, Fire safety regulation, Fire system, Uncategorized|

On the 18th of November 2011, two rooms at the Quakers Hill Nursing Home in North Sydney caught fire.  The devastating incident caused 11 fatalities and dozens more were injured.  The tragedy raised many questions about fire safety in nursing homes, and today it remains a harsh reminder of what can occur when proper fire

How to stop false fire alarms from costing you thousands.

By |2022-11-04T10:32:44+10:00November 4th, 2022|Buildings, Equipment, Fire prevention, Fire safety, Fire system|

Every year Fire and Rescue NSW respond to over 40,000 false fire alarms.  Almost 40% of these are triggered by Automatic Fire Alarm (AFA) Systems. Unwanted alarms take unnecessary time and money away from our fire services, they also cause people to be complacent toward real fire alarms which can then lead to serious injury

What building managers must know about winter fire safety

By |2022-06-29T00:14:22+10:00June 29th, 2022|Buildings, Fire safety, Fire system, Uncategorized, Useful tips|

Fires occur all year round, however, they are much more common when the temperature dips during the cooler months.  This is because many people spend more time indoors cooking and using electrical appliances such as space heaters and electric blankets.  There’s a lot of responsibility on building managers to do everything possible to prevent fire

Fire protection, what your business must know!

By |2022-05-27T09:11:58+10:00May 27th, 2022|Buildings, Fire prevention, Fire safety, Fire system, Regulation changes, Service, Uncategorized|

You never think a devastating event will happen to your business, but nobody is immune from the threat of fire. Preparing your business to survive such an event is vital whether you’re a small family-run business or a company with a large team. You have a duty to protect the lives on your property by

Office fire safety, have you done enough?

By |2022-07-11T20:55:38+10:00March 28th, 2022|Equipment, Fire safety, Fire safety regulation, Fire system, Service, Uncategorized, Useful tips|

A company office space may not seem like a dangerous fire zone, however office fires can be caused by faulty electronics or wiring, old heating systems or they may even be deliberately lit.  Fire can quickly get out of control, especially without the right fire prevention strategy and tools.   So, is your office really prepared

Fire safety for high rise buildings – are you prepared?

By |2022-07-04T23:06:22+10:00February 23rd, 2022|Fire prevention, Fire safety, Fire safety regulation, Fire system|

Fire safety in high-rise buildings has gained much attention over the years.  Sadly, events like the Grenfell Tower incident, where 72 people were killed in a blaze in west London, show how horrific it can be when fire safety is not prioritised. In NSW, fire services respond to many fires in residential buildings of four

5 critical things restaurant owners must know about fire safety

By |2022-07-04T23:01:01+10:00January 23rd, 2022|Buildings, Fire prevention, Fire system, Regulation changes, Uncategorized, Useful tips|

If you work in the hospitality industry, it won’t come as a surprise that restaurants, cafes, and catering businesses are at high risk of fire. That's because hot surfaces, open flames, and unattended cooking in the kitchen are close to other combustible materials. So, what do you need to do, to protect your business

What is baseline data and why is it important?

By |2021-05-07T16:01:06+10:00April 30th, 2021|Fire system, Useful tips|

You can’t improve what you can’t measure. It’s true for many things and no less your fire safety system. That’s why your fire system baseline data for routine service is a vital piece of information in your fire safety efforts. But what is baseline data? What is baseline data? Put simply,

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