Fire safety retrofitting, or installing a fire safety system in an existing building, can ensure your building is safe for occupants and compliant with current fire safety regulations. It’s also a great way to protect your valuable property and its structure. To help you reap the benefits, we’ve run through everything you need to know […]
Fire sprinkler systems are an extremely effective solution for controlling fires in a variety of commercial and residential buildings. In fact, an effective and properly installed fire sprinkler system could be the difference between a minor accident and severe property damage or injury. Fire & Wire has experience with fire safety installation in Melbourne, including […]
The first measure that any school should take is to install a high quality fire protection system with the help of local fire system installation experts. Another should be to have a sound fire action emergency plan and good training in place should a fire occur. Take these simple measures and you’ll be better equipped […]
Fire safety protection is a must-have, not a nice-to-have. But just having protections in place may not be enough to ensure your building, people and equipment are safe – you need a high quality, regularly maintained system that’s designed specifically for your needs. Sound complicated? It doesn’t have to be – Fire & Wire are […]
Of all fire safety installations, your fire detection system is your first, and best, line of defence. It is essential for detecting fire early, alerting building occupants of fire, triggering fire suppression systems and minimising property damage. However, if your fire detection system is poorly maintained or reaching the end of its useful life it […]
If you’re in the design and construction phase of a new commercial development, or making major structural changes to an existing commercial site, you need to consider fire safety measures and ensure you have the correct equipment on-site throughout the process. While it’s natural for developers to bring fire safety consultants in at an early […]
Do you know when your fire extinguishers are due to be tested? Has someone inspected your fire indicator panel in the last 30 days? What about your fire and sprinkler pumps? Fire equipment servicing and maintenance can be a headache. But the good news is, while the responsibility of fire safety is yours, the burden […]
While November to February is known as bushfire season, fires are not seasonal. They still cause devastation across Melbourne and regional Victoria in winter, and the commercial, corporate, and residential development sectors are not exempt from such destruction. While the weather outside might be cold and grey, the winter months aren’t the time to become […]
When testing emergency and exit lights and signs in the workplace, residential apartment, or other commercial building such as retailers or warehouses, there’s much more involved than simply switching a light off and on again. It’s important for all Melbourne businesses to understand Victoria’s exit and emergency lighting regulations. While emergency and exit lighting often […]
You may already be aware of regulations surrounding fire safety in high rise buildings, including fire system installation, but did you know your fire alarms need to be at a certain decibel level to be compliant? In this article we wanted to share some tips and insights into high-rise fire safety protocols that you might […]
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