fire safety

Is your electric vehicle a fire risk?

By |2023-05-06T11:32:22+10:00May 6th, 2023|Buildings, Engineering, Fire safety, Quality management, Service, Useful tips|

Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular as people are looking for more sustainable ways to travel.  However, there are concerns about the safety of EVs, particularly when it comes to fire safety. While EVs are generally safe, there are certain precautions that should be taken to minimise the risk of fire. So if you

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 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

How to prevent a fire during the holidays

By |2022-07-04T22:59:32+10:00December 23rd, 2021|Buildings, Fire safety, Service, Useful tips|

The holiday season is time for families and friends to get together, but, it’s also a time when the risk of fire increases.  Many buildings use lights and other electronic decorations, while other properties are unattended at this time, leaving them especially vulnerable. Just a few extra steps and services can prevent a fire

What to communicate about fire safety to tenants

By |2021-11-23T10:01:25+10:00November 23rd, 2021|Useful tips|

With the help of good communication, building owners and managers can avoid many common fire safety accidents and hazards – not to mention your wasted time and effort. This ensures the tenant fire safety, but it can also save you trouble and cost. So what information should you communicate with your tenants when it

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,

What to know about fire doors and fire exits

By |2021-05-07T16:12:01+10:00March 16th, 2021|Equipment, Fire safety|

A safe passage when danger strikes. That is probably the first thought that comes to mind when you mention fire doors to anyone. But is this all there is to know about fire doors and fire exits? What should a safety-conscious building owner or manager know about this common but essential fire safety equipment?

Why you should consider digital signatures for your AFSS

By |2021-05-07T16:18:44+10:00June 30th, 2020|Accreditation|

These days technology has sped up many aspects of our lives. Your AFSS process should be no different. While it’s vital that the document indeed reflects the condition of your fire safety system, there are parts of the process that can be made more efficient, like the endorsement process. Fortunately, there are online solutions

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