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A fire sprinkler is the part of a fire sprinkler system that discharges water when the effects of a fire have been detected, such as when a predetermined temperature has been reached. The following illustration shows the glass bulbs used in a fire sprinkler and their operating temperature.

Sometime we forget how fast a fire can take hold, engulf a building and threaten lives. In my early career while still at university I watch the video of the Bradford Soccer Stadium fire that changed my perception of the threat.

The internet now allows us to watch these videos again and remind ourselves of the risk!

The Country Fire Authority (CFA), provide general advice on a day of total fire ban.

Fire Restrictions can be applied across most areas of Victoria by CFA, when fire danger is high. Typically this is over the summer period of November through to April. Restrictions are applied in small areas at a time.

The new fourth edition of the Victorian Building Commission Essential Safety Measures Manual is now available.

Standards Australia has just published the second edition to Australian Standard, AS4428.9-2006
Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems - Control and indicating equipment - Requirements for wire-free alarm zone circuits.

This document provides a path for manufacturers to develop or deploy a new range of products not generally available in Australia.

While wire-free alarms are available, they are generally based on overseas technologies or come as an import from the security industry.