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
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...
Fire Safety Measures for Businesses During COVID-19
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...
Why You Need a Smoke Alarm in Your Bedroom
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...
Do You Need to Upgrade or Replace Your Fire Alarm System?
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...
How to Keep Safe During Bushfires
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...
Building Fire Protection: Now and Then
According to a study conducted by Fire & Safety Australia, less than 50% of occupants feel confident in an emergency. People don’t know what to do or where to evacuate during a fire emergency. This fact highlights the need for stricter and tighter fire protection...
How Safe Is Your Building?
Over the years, residential and high-rise fires have urged authorities and fire experts to question the safety of buildings, not only around Melbourne and Sydney, but all over Australia as well.Recently, the Spencer Street fire, which started on the 22nd floor and...
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