Fire Hose Reels
Fire hose reels are an essential primary fire fighting device required to be installed within a building depending on its size and classification. Fire hose reels, when required, are located to provide complete building coverage and a controlled continuous supply of water to combat a fire.
Installed to AS2441-2005
We can install a single hose reel or a hose reel system.
See Our Projects for some of the installations we have completed.
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Maintained to AS1851-2012
We provide fire hose reel servicing to ensure your safety and compliance. Having your fire hose reel serviced ensures that it is always fit for purpose and identifies any faults or misuse that could reduce its effectiveness.
Fire hose reel servicing is carried out in accordance with standards by our fully qualified technicians. Repairs to fire hose reels are carried out when required and we carry a range of spare parts. We always have hose reels in stock should any require complete replacement.
Frequency is 6 monthly and 12 monthly and a flow test conducted on the annual service.
Maintenance tags are stamped to reflect the date and level of service carried out and a report is emailed to the site contact.
Contact us today to discuss your fire hose reel requirements.
Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrants are an essential secondary fire fighting device required to be installed around a building depending on its size and classification. Fire hydrants, when required, are located to provide complete building coverage and a controlled supply of water to either feed a DFES appliance or combat a fire directly via lay flat hoses and branch pipes.
Installed to AS2419.1-2005 (Yes DFES are still approving to 2005)
We can install a single hydrant or an entire hydrant system.
See Our Projects for some of the installations we have completed.
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
For information on compliant block plans click here.
Maintained to AS1851-2012
We provide fire hydrant servicing to ensure your safety and compliance. Having your fire hydrants serviced and tested is essential. As fire hydrant systems are used by DFES, it is vital that they are maintained and tested to standards.
All of our fire hydrant testing is carried out in accordance with standards by our technicians. Repairs to fire hydrants can be carried out when required and we carry a range of spare parts. We offer an emergency call out service, should a hydrant ever be damaged or run over.
Maintenance tags are stamped to reflect the date and level of service carried out and a report is emailed to the site contact.
Note: Fire hydrant systems that incorporate a booster are required to have a block plan and a notice of boost (working) and test pressures. This vital part of the system is all too often overlooked. We can develop, draw, engrave and install if required.
Frequency is 6 monthly, 12 monthly and 5 yearly.
A flow test conducted on the annual service. This test is conducted using a flow tube(s). Both the flow (L/s) and pressure (kPa) are recorded to ensure you are meeting minimum design flow requirements. Readings are taken from the most disadvantaged hydrant.
The 5 Yearly is performed by our specialist fire plumbers.
Hydrant valves are overhauled.
Booster inlets overhauled (for systems that incorporate a booster).
Fire hydrant system hydrostatic test – conducted after overhauls are complete.
Hydraulic loss test. This test requires the use of a fire appliance.
Maintenance tags are stamped to reflect the date and level of service carried out and a report is emailed to the site contact.
Contact us today to discuss your fire hydrant requirements.
Fire Extinguishers & Blankets
A fire extinguisher is a portable device for the purpose of extinguishing a fire. They are effective only for the type and size of a fire that it is rated for.
Fire extinguishers are provided as "first attack" units in fire fighting and should be used only in early stages of fire before the fire grows to a point that is beyond the capacity of the extinguisher.
Question: Are fire extinguishers mandatory?
Short answer: Yes
The fire safety requirements for businesses in Western Australia are set out in the Occupational Safety and Health Regulations 1996 (WA). Specifically, the obligations for fire extinguishers and fire blankets are set out at regulation 3.9(1).
Regulation 3.9(1) incorporates Australian Standard 2444.
Installed to AS2444-2001
We can select, locate and install your fire extinguishers and fire blankets.
The most common classes of fire are:
Although much less common, there are also class D fires which involve combustible metals such as magnesium, titanium or Potassium. Knowing how to deal with them safely is important. While most Class D fires need extreme heat to ignite, once the fire has started it can spread very quickly, which can make them very dangerous. Specialised extinguishers are available for this risk.
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Maintained to AS1851-2012
Fire extinguishers and fire blankets are vital to an initial response, so it is important that they work and are fully operational and safe to use.
We service the following types of extinguishers:
Frequency is 6 monthly, 12 monthly, 3 yearly (pressure test if in an aggressive environment), 3 yearly discharge for water (stored pressure) extinguishers with inhibitor and 5 yearly.
[see Item 2.3(a) of Table 10.4.2]
[see Item 2.3(b) of Table 10.4.2]
Fire blankets should be inspected every 6 months and stamped with a level 1 only. Our technicians inspect the fire blanket’s location, accessibility, signage, container/ instructions as well as the fire blanket itself. If a fire blanket is used, it shall be replaced, as blankets are single use disposable items.
Maintenance tags are stamped to reflect the date and level of service carried out and a report is emailed to the site contact.
Contact us today to discuss your fire extinguisher requirements.
Fire Detection & Alarm System s
A Fire Detection & Alarm System is a core system in almost all commercial buildings and is crucial to maintaining the safety of people and property. Fire alarm panels are activated in different ways. They may consist of smoke detectors, heat detectors, flame detectors and manual call points. Upon the activation of an alarm, the system will activate and tones and sirens will commence, directing the occupants of a building to evacuate. Fire Panels should be linked to a Direct Brigade Alarm (DBA) which contacts Fire and Emergency Services or a monitoring agent of your choice. For information on DBA's click here.
Installed to AS 1670.4-2018
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Maintained to AS1851-2012
Testing is important to ensure these systems work in accordance with their design specifications and minimise the chance of false alarms.
Frequency is Monthly, 6 monthly, 12 monthly & 5 yearly.
Our experienced technicians will test your system in accordance with standards, fill out the log book and report any defects.
Contact us today to discuss your fire detection & alarm system requirements.
Emergency & Exit Lights
‘Emergency lighting’ has an internal battery that provides illumination even when mains power is out and includes emergency escape lighting and illuminated emergency exit signs to provide safe egress from a building.
Installed to 2293.1-2018
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Exit Signs
Section E4.5 of the Building Code ‘Exit Signs’ requires that an exit sign:
Emergency Lighting
Maintained to 2293.2-2019
Standards require emergency and exit lighting is to be tested for the following:
Frequency is 6 monthly and 12 monthly.
Our experienced technicians will test your system in accordance with standards, fill out the log book and report any defects.
Contact us today to discuss your emergency lighting and exit sign requirements.
Fire Pumps and Tanks
Fire pumps and tanks are required when the reticulated street main (or in some cases where there is no street main) is unable to meet the design flow rate of a hydrant system.
The pumps are controlled by pressure sensors. When a fire fighter opens a hydrant, a sprinkler activates or a hose reel is used, water is released and the pressure drops. The pressure sensors will detect this drop and automatically start the duty fire pump. The only way to switch off a fire pump is for a fire fighter to do this manually in the pump room.
Installed to AS 2941-2002 & AS2304-2011
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Maintained to AS1851-2012
As these systems are for the exclusive use of DFES it is vital they are maintained to standards.
We highly recommend fire pumps be monitored.
Unmonitored fire pumps will run to destruction.
We have our own monitoring service if required.
Our experienced technicians will test your pump in accordance with standards, fill out the log book and report any defects.
Frequency is Monthly, 6 monthly, 12 monthly, 5 yearly & 10 yearly (tanks).
Note: For fire hose reel pump sets only the 6 monthly test shall apply.
Contact us today to discuss your fire hydrant requirements.
Pre-Engineered Foam Fire Suppression Systems
Pre-engineered foam fire suppression systems are versatile, cost effective and designed to handle extreme operating conditions. Strategically positioned spray nozzles achieve fast and effective fire suppression by directing high velocity foam spray onto a pre-determined fire hazard area.
Installed to AS 5062-2021
Key points to ensure a compliant installation.
Maintained to AS 5062-2021
It is vital these systems are maintained to standards. Servicing is carried out in accordance with standards by our fully qualified technicians at your premises.
Frequency is 6 monthly, 12 monthly & 5 yearly.
Maintenance tags are stamped to reflect the date and level of service carried out and a report is left with the site contact.
Contact us today to discuss your pre-engineered foam fire suppression system requirements.