Early fire warning You often hear about the importance of smoke detectors in the media, especially in saving lives through early fire detection. However, not every area of your home, apartment block, or business premises is suitable for smoke detectors. For example, areas where dust is present may trigger false alarms. In such cases, the […]
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Avoid Trouble with Week-13-No-1-Trouble-VBA Earlier this year, we were asked to provide a quote for the routine maintenance of Essential Safety Measures at an apartment block, which later turned into a week-13-no-1-trouble-vba situation. During our inspection, we uncovered several non-compliance issues that had been present since the building’s construction. Although our expertise is in new
Week 14 No.1 – Trouble with the VBA ? Read More »
This blog has previously mentioned our work amongst fine old dames of the Melbourne CBD. Greater Melbourne has many fine heritage buildings as well. Some have undergone major face-lifts or have been re-purposed, but we headed to Healesville to carry out regular maintenance activities on two iconic hotels that have continuously served both local and
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This week, someone requested us to flow test a hydrant in the northern suburbs. They asked us to check the flow rates of 5 L/s, 10 L/s, 15 L/s, and 20 L/s. This was for initial checks before extending the system. We found that the hydrant could only achieve 5 L/s. It stayed at 0
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Smoke detector testing Smoke detectors save lives. We hear this often, when news items come up about house fires especially. This reminder about smoke detectors emphasizes the significance of our job. It also underscores your role in protecting your tenants. For contracts involving routine smoke detector tests, you can be confident in our AS1851 compliance.
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Week-10-No-2-Hydrant-Pressure-Test-South-Melbourne: Five-Yearly Hydrant Boost Test This week, we conducted the week-10-no-2-hydrant-pressure-test-South-Melbourne at 40 Albert Road as part of the routine five yearly hydrant boost test. Ensuring optimal system performance and safety, this test is crucial in maintaining compliance with fire safety regulations. Image 1 – Early start to beat the traffic, still finding the red
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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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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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