Bushfire

Australian Standard AS 5414 for Bushfire water spray systems was released earlier today as a public draft for consultation.

This Standard was prepared by the Standards Australia Committee FP-024 and sets out the general requirements for the design, installation and maintenance of water spray systems intended to provide a degree of building protection against bushfire ember attack.

The Victorian bushfires this season are considered worst on record. In reading the news from over night, I came across this article from ABC Melbourne

Incidents such as bushfires not only affect the environment but also people's health.

Preventing heat related illness

• Drink plenty of water and fluids (non alcoholic). If your fluid intake is limited by medication you may need to check with your doctor how much to drink when it is hot;