Sub-divided commercial properties Part 1 Last month we were called to investigate the fitness for purpose of the fire protection equipment – wet side – in a property our client has owned for several years. Image 1 sprinkler valve manifold The building had originally been built half a century ago as an East-West running warehouse. […]
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Apartment fires – don\’t let this be you Just after midnight 14 June 2017 Grenfell Tower, London – 24 storeys Last night, having dozed off in front of the TV, I awoke to this BBC doco on apartment fires and rescue crews. http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/inside-london-fire-brigade/ZW1286A001S00 Still burning many hours later The TV show
Hydrant Test Success: A Comprehensive Overview of Recent Testing We are excited to report a recent hydrant test success after completing full tests for two clients today. In recent weeks, we had to postpone some annual and five-year hydrant tests. This was due to equipment issues, including leakage and malfunctioning parts. Today, we returned to complete
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Fire Monitor test This week we conducted a preliminary fire monitor test. View this short video taken during the test. Fire Monitor Testing We tested the fire monitor which is designed for use in in a high hazard environment. In the video the monitor is shooting between 50 – 100 meters across a field. A
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Hydrant system fails It\’s never good to find that a hydrant system fails and doesn\’t perform as it is required to. But you certainly don\’t want to wait to find out in a genuine fire event – a life or death emergency. Fire hydrant systems are designed for a long life and are sufficiently robust
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Fire door seals As well as having the AS1905 tag and proper signage, the key thing to look for in fire doors or smoke doors is the edge gaps. The codes are clear on permitted gaps all round your doors. And faults are easy to see. What can you do about it if your door
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Quality Control Customers of our Fire Protection Services often express frustration. They share stories about the poor work done by previous service providers. Corner cutting seems to take place when prices have been cut too low, to win the work. However you can\’t actually keep supplying services where the contract price doesn\’t cover your costs.
Electric switchboard Melbourne Fire and Electrical are able to carry out your regular electrical works, for minor or major changes. This includes that key element of your electrical safety, the electric switchboard itself. We prioritize fire safety. We are always on the lookout for ways to improve the fires safety of your electrical equipment. Regulations
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Routine service – Fire hydrant testing Here we are doing a hydrant test at a facility in greater Melbourne – throwing some water around ! Image 1 Hydrant partway uphill The preparation can take a bit of time but the test itself can be done fairly quickly. This is our second test for the day
Fire Equipment Maintenance From time to time office tenancies in any CBD building will undergo change. Sometimes the property manager advises us in advance of the change being implemented, though often we find out about these changes when we are conducting our routine service visits. Below is good example of fire equipment maintenance in Melbourne
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