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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Professional Sump Pump Cleaning, Draining, and Repair Services Sump Pump Cleaning Draining: Essential for Basement Protection Sump pumps play a vital role in safeguarding basements by redirecting groundwater or leaked water away from a building’s foundation. These typically electric pumps, equipped with a float switch, automatically activate when water levels increase, efficiently draining water into
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Understanding the National Construction Code 2015 Introduction to the National Construction Code 2015 The National Construction Code 2015 (NCC 2015) is now available for free, providing easy access to Australia’s key construction standards. The NCC 2015 is an essential resource, outlining national requirements for building design, construction, and performance. For easy access, a copy of
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Smoke Alarms Melbourne We often get called to inspect smoke alarms in Melbourne. We inspect them in homes, apartments and townhouses. Whilst we mainly work in the commercial space, we do enjoy helping people in their homes with their smoke alarms. There are two types of smoke alarms used in homes, one type is the \”ionisation smoke
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Fire Hydrant Flow Test Fire Hydrant Flow Test Melbourne: Annual Flow Testing of Hydrants If you’re implementing the new AS1851 (2012) standards in your building, our team can assist with your annual fire hydrant flow test in Melbourne. With extensive experience in conducting flow testing, we utilize accurate, calibrated equipment to ensure reliable results. Our
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Check out our latest brochure below! Here is the brochure – REV-05 Fire Alarm Experts Melbourne We often get calls in relation to the upgrades, maintenance and repairs of fire alarms. We specialize in fire alarms and have years of experience as electricians. Our expertise includes programming, installation, and repairs. Essential Service Building Permit Requirement In Victoria
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We recently had an article published in Strata Look Up discussing essential fire safety practices. As the recent Docklands apartment fire highlights, fire safety is crucial, and our Strata Look Up article offers valuable insights into maintaining safety and compliance for building owners across Australia.
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