Technical Resources &
Document Library

Technical Resources & Document Library

Access Melfire’s collection of technical references, historical building regulations, fire protection documents and engineering guidance.
Browse the resources below to find relevant documents, reference material and technical information. Additional product sheets, manuals and industry resources will be added as the library grows.

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  • Historical Building Regulations & Codes

    Archived building regulations, amendments and historical regulatory references.

  • Fire Sprinkler Standards & References

    Technical and historical reference material relating to fire sprinkler systems and installation.

  • Engineering Guidance

    Guidance documents covering professional engineering services, supervision and related technical requirements.

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Guidelines – Meaning of Professional Engineering Services

Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance explaining what qualifies as a professional engineering service under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019, including registration requirements and examples of professional and non-professional engineering activities.

Guidelines – Meaning of Professional Engineering ServicesDOWNLOAD
Guidelines – Direct Supervision

Consumer Affairs Victoria guidance explaining the meaning and practical application of direct supervision under the Professional Engineers Registration Act 2019, including supervision responsibilities and record-keeping requirements.

Guidelines – Direct SupervisionDOWNLOAD
AS-CA16-1971 Sprinkler Installation

Historical Australian Standard covering the design and installation requirements for automatic sprinkler systems, including water supplies, system components and installation practices.

AS-CA16-1971 Sprinkler InstallationDOWNLOAD
Victoria Building Regulations 1983

Historical 1983 amendment to the Uniform Building Regulations 1974 covering changes to fire-service requirements, including hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, fire mains and water supply provisions.

Victoria Building Regulations 1983DOWNLOAD
UBR 1974 Amendment – 1981

Historical amendment to the Uniform Building Regulations 1974, including updated requirements for fire hose reels, portable fire extinguishers, hydrants, fire mains and related fire-service provisions.

UBR 1974 Amendment – 1981DOWNLOAD
UBR 1974 Amendment 17 – 1983

Historical 1983 amendment to the Uniform Building Regulations 1974 covering changes to fire-service requirements, including hydrants, hose reels, extinguishers, fire mains and water supply provisions

UBR 1974 Amendment 17 – 1983DOWNLOAD
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