Articles

The Importance of Penetration Seals
1st November 2005
The importance of penetration seals cannot be over stated. Experience shows that penetrations tend to be the weakest link in the chain of compartmentation within buildings.
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Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment
28th September 2005
Standards Australia’s new corporate brand and logo was launched on 28 June 2005.
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New Fire Sprinkler Systems for Shared Accommodation Buildings
1st July 2005
Changes to building regulations in June 2005 introduced more stringent fire safety precautions for shared accommodation buildings in Victoria. The improved safety regulations are aimed at reducing the occurrence and severity of fire related injuries.
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Enter the New “Exit”
1st June 2005
The word “exit” has been replaced with the internationally recognised “moving person” symbol in the newly published Australian Standard for emergency evacuation lighting.
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Fire safety in the office
1st May 2005
A fire at work can mean perhaps more than a few days off. You or your work-mates could be badly injured, even killed. Even if no one is injured, a serious fire can mean that you can lose your job.
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Fire Investigation & Analysis Unit (Warehouse Fire Laverton Nth)
Reproduced with the permission of the Fire Protection Association of Australia.
1st February 2005
Constructed in 2001, the single storey building has a concrete slab-on-ground floor...
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