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How Groundwater Corrosion Caused a Sprinkler Pipe to Burst Sprinkler pipe corrosion in Melbourne can develop when fire-service pipework is exposed to unexpected moisture and corrosive site conditions. Melfire recently attended a sprinkler pipe failure where groundwater had been leaking and pooling around a low section of black steel pipe for approximately seven years. Melfire […]

Why We Can’t Just “Do It While We’re There” At Melfire, we genuinely try our best to look after everyone. Our monthly fire maintenance in Melbourne is carefully programmed so technicians can service multiple buildings efficiently while still providing reliable maintenance and testing. Sometimes that means doing a little extra while we’re already onsite. If

Fire pump work is regulated plumbing work in Victoria. Before you order a pump set, make sure the engineer, designer, building surveyor and licensed sprinkler fitter are all in place — and check the builder’s licence and insurance.

Five-yearly service on diesel and electric fire pumps in Preston — load testing, 10-minute flow test, jacket heater and battery replacement, plus pump room grouting and drain upgrade to stop flooding.

Fire Pump Systems in Victoria: Why Licensing and Compliance Matter Fire pump systems are not ordinary pumps. They are critical life-safety infrastructure relied upon by sprinkler and hydrant systems during emergencies. In Victoria, fire pump systems are governed by a clear regulatory framework. This includes the Building Act 1993 and Building Regulations 2018. It also

Fire safety expertise is multifaceted, requiring specialized knowledge beyond routine maintenance. For critical fire engineering advice, building permits, and compliance with fire safety regulations, consult a registered Building Surveyor.

Diesel Fire Pump Engines: The Illusion of Compliance Let’s be clear: most fire pump systems in Australia are not designed—they are purchased. From a distance, a fire pump looks like a simple piece of equipment. A skid, an engine, a controller, some pipework. But in reality, it is a critical life safety system that sits at the

MELFIRE specialises in the repair of most pieces of wet fire equipment. In the photos above, you can see a circa 6-year-old 380T Diesel engine, which has failed in an outdoor enclosure. These 380T engines are not comparable to a Perkins, CAT, or John Deere engine and are priced much lower. Unfortunately, rapid developments in