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Changes to Conditions of Connection for Fire Sprinklers - South East Water

Submitted by rporteous on Fri, 2008-02-15 12:43.
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I have just received the email below that was distributed by the Australian Institute of Building Surveyors regarding new requirements from South East Water for all new construction projects from March 1, 2008.

Building and Plumbing Industry Commission tackling fire sprinkler water wastage

Submitted by rporteous on Mon, 2007-12-03 10:23.
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On November 28, the Building and Plumbing Industry Commission issued a Media Release (below) that The Building and Plumbing Industry Commissions, water authorities and fire protection industry are taking action to reduce the large volume of water used for testing fire sprinkler systems.

Maintenance Essentials continues to take a lead role in the efficient use of water use in fire protection by supporting South East Water, The Building Commission and customers to carry out a pilot program and implement water saving initiatives which may be used industry wide.

Sprinkler Block Plans

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A plan of the risk (block plan) with the position of the main stop valves clearly indicated thereon shall be placed adjacent to each set of installation control assemblies or group of valves where it can be readily seen by fire-fighters and others responding to the alarm. The plan of the risk shall be in the form of a permanent diagram, which is water-resistant, fade-resistant and shall include;