Victoria: Work not requiring a Building Permit
In Victoria, certain work described in Schedule 3 of the Building Regulations (Vic) 2018 is exempt from a building permit and occupancy permit. In this article we look at the requirements of Schedule 3 and what work is exempted from a building permit.
Why you should activate the Alarm Verification Facility in your Fire Panel
The Alarm Verification Facility also known as Alarm Dependency (Type A) is a feature of the Fire Alarm Control Panel that that provides an automatic reset or equivalent function of an initial alarm signal and that only permits a subsequent alarm signal to initiate a fire alarm condition to help prevent unwanted nuisance (false) alarms).
Notifier AFP 2800 & AFP 2802 Fire Panels Obsolete
According to a product bulletin PB21-008 dated August 2021, the Notifier AFP 2800 and AFP 2802 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
Residential Buildings: FDCIE Alarm Delay Facility (ADF)
An Alarm Delay Facility (ADFs) may be provided in certain Class 2, 3, and 4 residential buildings, discussing their role in reducing unwanted nuisance fire alarms and the requirements outlined by Australian Standard AS1670.1:2018 for smoke detectors.
Upgrading Firefinder to Firefinder Plus
The Ampac Firefinder panel was announced as obsolete in September 2021 due to various challenges faced by the company in obtaining the necessary electronic components and the escalating costs and lead times of manufacturing. This article covers the process and requirements for upgrading from a Firefinder to a FirefinderPlus.
Are fire alarm systems wired or wireless?
A fire detection and alarm system designed to Australian Standard AS1670.1 can incorporate wired or wireless fire detectors. That said, each of these systems incorporates wired connections that must compoly with specific wiring and fault tolerence requirements of the Standard.
Fire Alarm System Standby Battery Replacement
In fire safety, a standby battery is used in applications such as fire detection and alarm systems, emergency warning systems, an electric a pump controller or other systems where a backup or reserve power supply is necessary.
Fire Detection in Electrical Switchboards & Rooms
Early detection of fire in an electrical switchboard or rooms carrying power distribution, substations, electrical equipment or industrial controls may be necessary in certain circumstances. There are a number of specialised fire detection options for these environments for the very early detection of a fire or a fire suppression system in the event of a flaming fire.
What does W3-7.5 means for an External Alarm?
Australian Standard AS1670.1 sets out the requirements for the installation of an automatic fire detection and alarm system. The Standard specifies the location and type of device used to indicate the location of the designated building entry point by way of a flashing red strobe mounted on the wall of the facade of the building. The intention is to make it easy for first responders (the fire brigade) to identify a building where an active alarm exists, so they can respond efficiently.
Notifier 1010 & 2020 Product Obsolescence
According to a product bulletin PB21-005 dated May 2021, the Notifier 1010 and 2020 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
