improved fire protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?
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Improved Fire Protection – to retrofit fire sprinklers?
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Current StatusVictoria• mandatory fire sprinkler protectionQueensland • mandatory to upgrade fire protection • sprinklers are one optionNew South Wales • retrofitting is common across many types of buildings• legislative changes unknown• Class 9C currently require sprinklers – AS 2118.4
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How do you go about installing sprinklers?
• Brief• Considerations/Investigations• Budget• Procurement
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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
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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?
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Types of sprinkler heads
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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
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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