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Improved Fire Protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?

Improved Fire Protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?. Current Status. Victoria mandatory fire sprinkler protection Queensland mandatory to upgrade fire protection sprinklers are one option New South Wales retrofitting is common across many types of buildings

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Improved Fire Protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?

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  1. Improved Fire Protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?

  2. Current Status Victoria • mandatory fire sprinkler protection Queensland • mandatory to upgrade fire protection • sprinklers are one option New South Wales • retrofitting is common across many types of buildings • legislative changes unknown • Class 9C currently require sprinklers – AS 2118.4

  3. How do you go about installing sprinklers? • Brief • Considerations/Investigations • Budget • Procurement

  4. Brief • Thorough site inspection • Size of facility, floor areas and plans • Form of construction • Water pressure availability • Concealed or exposed systems (surface mounted) • Heritage considerations • Hazardous materials • Location of booster pump sets and tanks

  5. Considerations/Investigations • Which Australian Standard do you use – AS 2118.1 or AS2118.4 • Fire indicator panel • Can it be extended • Check for compatibility and capacity • Check ongoing maintenance cost • How will the whole installation look?

  6. Types of sprinkler heads

  7. Budget • Establish a typical cost of installation for your facility. Considerations of variations to typical include: • Type of sprinkler head • Water Pressure enquiry will you need pumps &/or tanks • Design • Additional building work due to installation • Rural locations • Staging/business disruption • Ongoing maintenance

  8. The next step • Engage an impartial expert to work with you on planning the installation and whole of life cost • Generic systems are usually more appropriate for building owners than proprietary systems

  9. Thank you Alexandra Davis Ph: 0419 016 702 Email: alexandra.davis@paynterdixon.com.au

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