6 Fire Safety Tips for a Safe Holiday
Backyard BBQs, fairy lights, and family meals are all part of what makes the Australian holiday season so special. They do, however, increase the risk of a Christmas fire. Every year, more than 50 Australians are killed in residential fires, which is more than floods,...
What You Should Know About Fire Doors for Strata
Fire doors are wide, heavy doors that are designed to prevent the spread of fire in a structure and, when utilized properly, may be quite effective. But how do fire doors work exactly, and what are the current regulations governing their use in strata schemes? How Do...
Fire Safety Advice for Businesses During COVID-19
As the limits of Covid-19 are removed and modifications are made in your organization, it's critical that they're taken into account in your premise Fire Risk Assessment to help manage and mitigate the risk of fire. If your business is reopening, there are a few...
How to Safely Use Heaters to Prevent Winter Fires
According to NSW Fire & Rescue, 40% of home fires are caused by electrical appliances and faults. During winter, this number increases due to the use of heaters. Heaters make the cold weather more bearable by keeping the inside of your home warm and cozy....
Avoiding Fines Caused by Unwanted Alarms
Does your fire alarm go off suddenly even without an actual fire? Did you know that you could get fined due to these unwanted alarms? Unwanted alarms or false alarms happen when smoke detectors go off due to non-emergency reasons, such as smoke from cooking or dirt...
Common Questions About Smoke Alarms
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 Dangers of Combustible Cladding
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,...
Can You Get Penalized for Not Installing a Smoke Alarm?
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...
Avoiding Fire Hazards and Celebrating a Safe Holiday
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...
Fire Safety Checklist for Workplaces From Fire Consultants Sydney
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...
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