Melbourne Fire and Electrical supply, maintain and install fire extinguishers right across the Melbourne Metro Area. We would love the opportunity to quote on your 5 yearly pressure test, refills or replacement extinguishers. When choosing an extinguisher its important to know what type of extinguisher you may need. Types of Fire Extinguishers Powder fire […]
Melbourne fire and electrical are able to re-fill, repair and pressure test all low pressure fire extinguishers. If you require any fire extinguisher maintenance call MFE today for prices and options. P 1300 134 971 or service@melfire.com.au
Five year maintenance test The current Australian Standards AS 2419 & AS 1851, require a 5 yearly test to be undertaken on hydrant systems. Melbourne Fire and Electrical are proud to announce we are now able to complete the 5 yearly hydrant booster test with our own in house ex fire service booster pump. Our […]
Maintenance Frequencies AS1851.2005 and BCA ( NCC ) From AS1851.2005 Automatic fire sprinkler system – AS1851 section 2 Automatic fire sprinkler systems (wet and dry pipe systems) Automatic sprinkler systems are inspected and tested in accordance with AS1851 Section 2 on a monthly basis. Additionally, a log book is required to be placed at the […]
Recently we came across this document from the Melbourne City Council in relation to monthly sprinkler testing. We note that should your system meet all of the mentioned criteria on this document you may be able to have your sprinkler system tested monthly, rather than weekly. Give Melbourne Fire and Electrical a call on 1300 […]
There are a number of types of portable fire extinguishers available in Australia. Each type of extinguisher may be rated for one or more classes of fire. In some cases, particular extinguishers are not only considered ineffective against certain classes of fire, they can be dangerous if used in those circumstances. Portable fire extinguishers come […]
We noticed this on the news today. Raging fire causes $250,000 damage to two apartments Its great to see that the automatic fire alarms work according to the early news reports. Its a big reminder to maintain your fire services to AS1851 and ensure that your contractors are keeping on top of your fire maintenance requirements. […]
This is a question we often get asked. Hi Fiona, Am I able to leave the Level 4 test of my fire extinguishers for another 6 / 12 months ? I don’t see the point in getting this done. Cheers, Tony Answer from Melbourne Fire and Electrical Hi Tony, Thanks for the question. In Victoria, […]
