Essential safety compliance in Melbourne\’s heritage buildings Some contractors may prefer to avoid them but we have helped more than a few city addresses to rise gracefully to meet the safety expectations of the 21st century. It\’s not too daunting. In fact it\’s a pleasure to work with these old dames of Melbourne. Some date back […]
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Smoke alarm and RCD avert tragedy A family home had a radiant bar heater in an upstairs study, the type without an on/off switch. It just plugs into the a general power outlet or a powerboard. This one was on a powerboard, because of course, there are so many appliances used in the home study
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Why Fire Alarm Block Plans Are Essential in Routine Fire Alarm Maintenance Technicians often overlook fire alarm block plans during routine fire alarm servicing. Both AS1851-2012 and AS1851-2005 Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment emphasize this requirement. For at least a decade, block plans have been critical to ensuring proper maintenance and fire
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Fire Hydrant Boost Testing Melbourne: Key Insights Fire hydrant boost testing Melbourne is a critical process for ensuring the reliability and safety of fire hydrant systems, especially for those without an MFB booster connection. The MFB GL-35 guideline, issued in December 2010 by the Melbourne Fire and Emergency Services Board, provides essential recommendations for maintaining
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Is you switchboard a mess? Below is an electric switchboard we worked on last week in Melbourne. We found it in an absolute mess as the picture shows. Electric Switch Board, Melbourne – messy board What is wrong with it? Poorly labelled, loose terminals, unknown earth point, stripped screws, multiple penetrations, etc. Why? How did
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