Fire Panel Batteries & AS1851 Requirements
If you’ve recently had your fire panel serviced and noticed a non critical defect or non-conformance relating to the batteries, you’re not alone. Many property owners are now seeing their fire panel batteries identified as undersized during the annual inspection. Here’s why this is happening and what it means for you. Battery Load Testing It […]
Wireless Interlink Modules and Bases in Smoke Alarms
What Are Wireless Modules and Bases? Modern smoke alarms in multi-level homes or properties with multiple smoke alarms (inside sole occupancy units or throughout the common area) are often wirelessly interlinked. This means that when one alarm sounds, all interconnected alarms go off — providing earlier warning in case of fire. To achieve this, each […]
Lithium Ion Batteries & Fire Compliance
While there are currently no requirements under the National Construction Code (NCC) for the storage or charging of lithium-ion batteries, fire risks associated with these batteries are a growing concern. Lithium-ion batteries are integral to modern life, powering everything from smartphones to electric vehicles. However, their increasing prevalence has brought a surge in fire-related incidents […]
5-Yearly Servicing of Hydrant & Sprinkler Systems
With the legislation of AS1851 in NSW coming into force in 2025, the 5-yearly service of the fire hydrant system and sprinkler system will be mandatory for any building that has these systems installed. Civil Fire has already begun to quote these services. This article is intended to give a more detailed description of what […]
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The Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS) is the ‘final product’ – the culmination of a building undertaking both the required inspections & required repairs to the fire safety systems in a building.
