With so many options available to tackle fires, from extinguishers and blankets to fire hose reels, it is vital that you choose the correct equipment for your circumstance. Fire Extinguishers and Blankets Fire blankets are used to extinguish small fires and are most commonly found in kitchens. They can be used to cover items which …
Due to a fire starting from faulty wiring between old and new sections of solar wiring, there has recently been a new safety alert issued by the NT WorkSafe department. The fire started in a northern suburb of Darwin where, as part of an extension to the property, an existing solar installation was relocated. Although …
Several Fire Safe Australia & New Zealand staff recently attended Fire Protection Association of Australia conferences outlining changes to the AS new 1670 series; the Standards regarding fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems.Important changes to the “New 1670 Standard Series” included the name changes for two important pieces of equipment. The acronyms “F.I.P.” or Fire …
As of the 1st of January 2017, all homes in Queensland will be required to update their smoke alarms to photoelectric smoke alarms, thanks to new legislation passed in Parliament in early September this year. All homes currently being built or undergoing major renovations in Queensland will need to comply with the legislation upon completion after …
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