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 […]
You know how the saying goes – “fail to plan, and you plan to fail.” Unsafe fire safety practices can put all three business-critical elements at risk in one fleeting moment, leading to loss of product, a pause in production, or worse – injury or death. Fire & Wire is responsible for the fire safety […]
It’s a sad reality that the terms ‘cladding safety’, ‘building cladding’, and ‘fire safe cladding’ are now synonymous with the tragic Grenfell Towers fire in London in 2017, and the significant fire of the Neo 200 building in Melbourne, both fuelled by combustible cladding insulation. What is often overlooked surrounding these cladding disasters, however, is […]
You may already know this, but Fire & Wire is a fire protection business that does things differently. For new building projects, we can offer a package that includes all aspects of fire installation (Wet and Dry), as well as electrical installation including lighting, power, security, and data. Generally, the fire industry at large tends […]
If you are the owner, manager, or operator of a facility or public space, you will need to ensure your Fire Safety Evacuation Plan (also called a Fire Emergency Plan) is up to date. Neglecting to ensure your evacuation processes are compliant could result in unnecessary safety risks, or a hefty fine from regulatory authorities. […]
Are you working on a new building or facility that needs a complete fire system solution installed? Fire & Wire’s expertise and independent assessment across Electrical as well as Wet (sprinklers) and Dry (Detection) fire systems means you get the job done right without the need for additional contractors. One of our recent projects involved […]
Did you know there has been a recent crackdown on businesses, both by the Victorian government and insurance companies, to ensure fire block plans (also called emergency plans) are compliant? As a compliance business, we’ve had to issue dozens of defect notices within Melbourne’s CBD and surrounding suburbs over the past 12 months alone. Without […]
Some things in life are worth taking a gamble on; a new employee, even a complete rebrand. But when it comes to ensuring your facility is up-to-date with safety standards, there is zero room for error. It’s paramount that you can trust your fire safety solutions team to not only meet, but exceed, Australian Standards […]
What’s the best approach for creating long term fire safety? Planning your fire protection system should ideally take place from the initial design stage of your build. This is the optimum time for a well designed solution to suit the building and the businesses occupying it! As fire protection specialists, we collaborate with architects and […]
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