Smoke alarms are life-saving equipment capable of detecting smoke even before you notice the fire. This gives you critical seconds to either control the fire or evacuate. There are different types of smoke alarms and it can be confusing how they operate. So we've...

The Grenfell Tower fire was started by a malfunctioning fridge-freezer on the fourth floor, which spread rapidly up the building's exterior, spreading fire and smoke to the other residential floors. The rapid spread of the fire was due to the building's cladding,...

Yes. NSW legislation on smoke alarms stipulates that at least one working smoke alarm should be installed on every level in all buildings in NSW where occupants sleep. This is according to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 Clause 146A, and Division 7A...

December is coming up fast and these are exciting times to get together with family and friends, put up fun and colorful decorations, and enjoy special foods. Unfortunately, the holiday season also presents unique fire hazards.  A fire incident will certainly...

With the start of the new normal, businesses all over Australia are starting to operate as they try to revive the economy. But with the opening of business establishments and work places, it is important to go through every corner of your building and make sure...

Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is terrorizing the world, it is still critical for businesses and building to continue carrying out maintenance and tasks relating to the fire safety in their premises. All businesses, organizations, and buildings should...

A small fire can engulf the whole in just two to three minutes. This highlights the importance of having a working smoke alarm in every room, especially the bedroom. When you sleep, you lose your sense of smell, so you don’t know that smoke is already filling up your...

When your fire alarm system is way past its shelf life, which is 10 years for fire alarms and most other fire products, then you need to consider replacing them as soon as possible. The consequences of having faulty or non-working fire alarms can be devastating. It...

Last week saw one of the worst bushfires that covered two states in Australia — NSW and Queensland. The bushfire, which is still being contained, resulted from the extremely hot weather that’s plaguing the country after a long summer drought. As of yesterday, there...