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Explore the key changes and implications of the Uniform Building (Amendment) Regulations 1983 No. 17, detailing updates to building safety standards and compliance requirements in Australia.
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Explore our comprehensive Design & Fabrication Manual, covering best practices, industry standards, and detailed guidelines for creating safe and efficient fire safety systems. Learn more about design considerations, material specifications, and compliance with Australian standards.
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Fire Hydrant Gauges Melbourne Testing: Micrometer M1104 in Action Accurate Fire Hydrant Gauge Testing in Melbourne: Using the Micrometer M1104 During a recent fire hydrant gauges Melbourne testing at a small apartment block, the Micrometer M1104 enabled efficient gauge readings without a Y Piece. This Melbourne testing setup allowed the system’s pumped hydrant to exceed
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Our New Fire Truck 2023: A Classic Addition to Our Fleet We’re excited to introduce our new fire truck 2023—a vintage gem that has quickly become a beloved member of our firefighting team. This 1988 Mazda fire truck arrived just over a year ago and has already proven its worth time and time again. Despite
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AS2419 (YAP) mandates the inclusion of a pressure gauge with a gauge cock at each fire hydrant booster. The gauge cock enables easy removal and calibration checks against a known gauge every five years, essential for ensuring accuracy. Without a gauge cock, testing becomes challenging, potentially requiring system draining where isolation valves are unavailable, making
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FIre As you can see from the photos above, the old 100-mm hydrant water supply has been disconnected from the existing 100-mm elbow and check valve. A new 100-mm pipe has been installed from the 100-mm flange at ground level to the new booster assembly. While on site, I took photos of the inside of
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We often get “Questions” from clients on defects related to services in a path of travel. Generally speaking these can be resolved with some Raven Smoke seals, and a sheet of cement sheet on the door (Or similar) Generally, the cause for concern relates to AV distribution on the apartment floor in a small cupboard.
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Attached to this post, is a document prepared in 2005 comparing the different types of flow testing equipment on the market. I personally use the M1104 Micrometer. Its an American flow meter, heavy duty, highly accurate and made by a good company. There are also two austrlian made units avaliable, one by AMBIT instruments in
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The VBA released the follow practice note today on underground, key operated sluice valves. Source: www.vba.vic.gov.au Overview of Clause 9.3.2.2 of AS 2419.1:2021 The VBA has confirmed, after consulting with industry stakeholders, that operators must close below-ground sluice valves by rotating the key anti-clockwise. Clause 9.3.2.2(c) of AS 2419.1:2021 does not apply to these specific
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