4 REASONS TO CONTINUE FIRE SAFETY INSPECTIONS
Fire safety inspections are a non-negotiable, even during this pandemic. Here are four reasons why they must continue. Less false alarms Dust can build up on sensors, causing false alarms. The cost of one false alarm could easily be more than the cost of your next scheduled maintenance visit. Your insurance coverage may require it. […]
WE’RE ALL FPAS ACCREDITED!
‘Competent Fire Safety Practitioners (CFSPs)’ – this is a term you will hear repeatedly in the years to come as the industry advances towards greater professionalism. In January we welcomed the announcement of NSW Minister for Better Regulation – that from April 2020, only persons accredited as competent fire safety practitioners (CFSPs) under the Fire […]
Christmas/ New Year Office Closure
2020 Fire Protection’s office will close for the Christmas/New Year break from 10:30am Friday 24th December 2020 and reopen at 8:30am Tuesday 4th January 2020. Our 24/7 emergency service will be available during this time on 1300 340 210 We wish you a very happy and safe holiday season and look forward to working with […]
FPAS Rating – Why it Matters (and how we can help you)
As of July 1st 2020, only accredited fire safety practitioners will be able to approve fire safety plans and fire safety systems. This means whoever does your fire safety systems verification must be FPAS accredited. Using an accredited practitioner (or APFS) is a critical matter. Failure to do so can open you up to ridiculously […]
Fire Protection Management
So your building has fire protection systems in place, they’re installed, they’ve been tested, and everyone’s happy. Now what? When you’re in charge of a commercial or residential building, fire protection management is the next step. It’s a vital part of making sure your building stays 100% fire safety compliant. It’s important to make sure […]
How to Choose Between Fire Protection Companies in Sydney
Need to get an annual fire safety statement for your building? Doing a quick Google search will come up with pages and pages of fire protection companies in Sydney. Scrolling through them all is fine, but how do you go about selecting the best one for your needs? Picking a fire protection company can be […]
How to Choose the Right Fire Protection for Your Building
Oh joy, it’s that time of the year again…when you need to make sure your building is fully up to date with its fire protection plan. For most building managers, this means hours of extra work contacting tenants, enough paperwork to start a reasonably sized fire, and purchasing equipment that you’re not 100% sure is […]
Choosing Great Fire Protection in Sydney
Having reliable and compliant fire protection in Sydney includes the maintenance of all the right fire protection systems for your building. There’s the obvious safety systems like fire alarms, sprinklers, fire extinguishers and hose reels. Then there’s the less obvious ones, like fire doors, fire seals, emergency lighting, and fire paths of travel. The easiest […]
Why are properties becoming more flammable? – Podcast Episode
Why are properties becoming more flammable? In this podcast episode, Rob Broadhead is being interviewed on why fire safety is becoming more and more important. Rob has been in the fire protection industry since 1992, and has contributed to Australian Standards and helped draft fire protection training for Strata and Facility Managers. Podcast excerpt: Rob: […]
Why are Smoke Alarms replaced every 10 years?
Read this article about why it’s so important: https://www.2020fireprotection.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/PROC-017_10-Year-smoke-alarm-replacement-V3.pdf
