Why Every Aussie Home and Business Needs a Fire Sprinkler System
Louie Mitrevski
Managing Director at Easy Business Strategies | BlazeMaster? Fire Protection Systems ANZ | Business Advisor, Investor & Strategist
Fire sprinklers are an important component of any fire safety plan, and this is especially true in Australia where the hot and dry climate can make fires more likely to occur.
Fire sprinklers are designed to automatically detect and suppress fires before they have a chance to spread. They work by using a network of pipes and valves that are connected to a water source, and when a fire is detected, the sprinkler system is activated and water is released onto the fire, extinguishing it before it can cause significant damage.
In Australia, the use of fire sprinklers is regulated by the National Construction Code (NCC), which sets out the requirements for their installation and maintenance in buildings. The NCC requires that fire sprinklers be installed in certain types of buildings, such as high-rise buildings, hospitals, schools, and aged care facilities, as well as in buildings with a large number of occupants or a high risk of fire.
Fire sprinklers are highly effective at preventing fires from spreading and saving lives. In fact, studies have shown that the presence of fire sprinklers can reduce the risk of death from a fire by up to 80%, and can also significantly reduce the damage caused by a fire.
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In addition to their effectiveness at preventing fires, fire sprinklers are also cost-effective. They can save building owners money on insurance premiums, as well as reducing the cost of fire damage and the loss of property.
Despite their many benefits, fire sprinklers are not yet widely used in Australia. This is partly due to the cost of installing them, as well as a lack of awareness about their effectiveness. However, as the risks of fires continue to increase in Australia, it is important that building owners and regulators take the necessary steps to ensure that fire sprinklers are installed and maintained in all buildings where they are required.
Overall, fire sprinklers are an important part of any fire safety plan in Australia. By detecting and extinguishing fires before they have a chance to spread, they can save lives and protect property, making them an essential component of any building's fire safety system.
Louie Mitrevski