Interesting article on the fire properties of steel. The past two decades have seen great advances in understanding of the behaviour of steel in fire, and it can now justifiably be claimed that more is known about steel than any other framing material in fire. Rigorous testing, both small and large scale, has led to […]
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Melbourne Fire and Electrical spend a lot of time talking to clients about the importance of passive fire protection. Whilst some 30 odd years ago now the MGM fire still has lessons. This is a very interesting article. It\’s something you lose sleep over and hope will never happen: a fire roaring through your building.
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Melfire Pty Ltd supplies maintains, and installs fire extinguishers across the Melbourne Metro Area. We would love the opportunity to quote on your five-year pressure test, refills, or replacement extinguishers. When choosing an extinguisher, it’s important to know what type you may need. Types of Fire Extinguishers Powder fire extinguishers ABE Powder fire extinguishers ABE
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Melbourne Fire and Electrical (MFE) is your trusted partner for fire-extinguisher-re-fills-repairs-and-maintenance services. We specialize in re-filling, repairing, and pressure testing all types of low-pressure fire extinguishers, ensuring that your equipment is always in top working condition. With safety being our top priority, we guarantee that your fire extinguishers will meet compliance and safety standards after
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Five-Year Fire Hydrant Hydrostatic Pressure and Flow Testing Maintenance According to Australian Standards AS 2419 and AS 1851, fire hydrant hydrostatic pressure and flow testing is essential every five years in Melbourne. This requirement ensures that hydrant systems remain compliant and operate efficiently for safety. Comprehensive Testing by MELFIRE Pty Ltd MELFIRE Pty Ltd conducts
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Fire Extinguisher Refills Melbourne: Ensuring Safety and Compliance with AS1851.2005 and BCA (NCC) Standards Regular fire extinguisher refills in Melbourne, along with comprehensive maintenance for all fire protection systems, are essential to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. According to AS1851.2005 standards, fire protection systems such as sprinklers, hydrants, alarms, and extinguishers require specific inspection and
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Recently we came across this document from the Melbourne City Council in relation to monthly sprinkler testing. We note that should your system meet all of the mentioned criteria on this document you may be able to have your sprinkler system tested monthly, rather than weekly. Give Melbourne Fire and Electrical a call on 1300
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We often receive this question. Hi Fiona, Am I able to leave the Level 4 test of my fire extinguishers for another 6 / 12 months ? I don\’t see the point in getting this done. Cheers, Tony Answer from Melbourne Fire and Electrical Hi Tony, Thanks for the question. Victoria adopted AS1851.2005 as the
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Annual flow testing of fire hydrant systems Melbourne Fire and Electrical peforms hydrostatic pressure and booster flow testing with our flow test unit. Hydrants are used by the MFB and CFA when fire fighting. Boosters are provided to supply additional water to the hydrant system. The Fire Brigade relies on hydrants more than the other
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During a routine building inspection, the local MFB station officer said GL16 is the main document they use. This document helps the MFB determine the layout of fire extinguishers. I recommend that when considering whether your building has enough fire extinguishers you consider the MFB Guidelines GL16. For questions about fire extinguisher maintenance or sales
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