If you own or manage a building in New South Wales, you may have heard about the recent 12-month deferral for compliance with AS 1851—the Australian Standard that governs the servicing and maintenance of fire protection systems. Originally set to take effect sooner, the deadline has now been extended to 13 February 2026. We know
On the 18th of November 2011, two rooms at the Quakers Hill Nursing Home in North Sydney caught fire. The devastating incident caused 11 fatalities and dozens more were injured. The tragedy raised many questions about fire safety in nursing homes, and today it remains a harsh reminder of what can occur when proper fire
Fires occur all year round, however, they are much more common when the temperature dips during the cooler months. This is because many people spend more time indoors cooking and using electrical appliances such as space heaters and electric blankets. There’s a lot of responsibility on building managers to do everything possible to prevent fire
You never think a devastating event will happen to your business, but nobody is immune from the threat of fire. Preparing your business to survive such an event is vital whether you’re a small family-run business or a company with a large team. You have a duty to protect the lives on your property by
A company office space may not seem like a dangerous fire zone, however office fires can be caused by faulty electronics or wiring, old heating systems or they may even be deliberately lit. Fire can quickly get out of control, especially without the right fire prevention strategy and tools. So, is your office really prepared
If you work in the hospitality industry, it won’t come as a surprise that restaurants, cafes, and catering businesses are at high risk of fire. That's because hot surfaces, open flames, and unattended cooking in the kitchen are close to other combustible materials. So, what do you need to do, to protect your business
Australia now has a new building code with the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 coming into force on 1 May 2019. This new code has legal effect across the entire country. It’s important to stay aware of what the changes mean for your building and its fire safety. Summary of fire safety changes The
