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SUMMARY:Dudley Residential Care Home loft Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:West Midlands Fire Service\, (WMFRS) Mark Serdetschniy said: \n“If it was not for the sprinkler system suppressing the fire before the arrival of the fire service\, the outcome of this fire could have been so different\, the sprinkler system absolutely saved lives and the building.” \nThe Incident \nAt 03:47\, WMFRS responded to a fire on the first floor of a residential care home. The incident originated with the bathroom ceiling extractor fan\, resulting in limited fire spread within the roof void above. Activation of a single sprinkler head in the room of origin effectively reducing the products of combustion\, thereby restricting fire growth and allowing WMFS sufficient time to extinguish the fire using firefighting media. No injuries were reported. \nResidential care premises  \nPresent a series of unique challenges with respect to fire safety. The needs of the occupants and the resources required to undertake an evacuation in these types of premises require careful consideration both in the design and ongoing operation of such buildings\, to ensure that an appropriate level of fire safety is provided. \nThe diminished senses that result from the ageing process may ultimately result in the occupants having a slower reaction time to raise an alarm\, and due to the residents’ reduced physical capabilities\, a slower response time to an alarm\, which may result in an increased evacuation time. \nAll the above- mentioned factors combine to increase the risk of injury or fatality in a fire\, especially where assistance from staff may be restricted at night where residents require assistance\, it is likely that the evacuation process will take longer\, and sprinklers provide significant benefits to address this risk. \nBenefits of reporting sprinkler activations \nWorking with the National Fire Chiefs Council\, the National Fire Sprinkler Network\, and our Automatic Water Suppression System (AWSS) colleagues we gather evidence of these incidents as a valuable tool highlighting the benefits of AWSS providing vital evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of AWSS adding further weight to the report conducted by 1Optimal economics into the performance\, reliability and effectiveness of AWSS. \nProviding further evidence supporting our long-standing campaign to increase the presence of sprinklers within the built environment by highlighting real life tangible examples of where AWSS were present and had an impact. As such\, each of these stories provide powerful evidence of the ability of AWSS protecting our communities from fire. \nThe outcome of which will influence policymakers to implement change\, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, welcomed the government announcement that as of March 2025\, Sprinklers are now required in all new care homes regardless of height within England\, which we have been constantly calling for within the fire sector\, however we agree with the 2NFCC that it remains a concern there is no requirement to cover homes undergoing extension or major and significant refurbishment. \nConclusion \nThis incident reinforces. \n\nThe sprinkler system maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved.\nThe installation of sprinklers reduces the likelihood of a fire spreading beyond the room of origin\, providing valuable time for evacuation and firefighting reducing the need for decanting the vulnerable residents\nAWSS play a key role in fire safety by helping minimise fire risks to people\, property\, firefighters\, and the environment as part of a comprehensive safety plan.\n\nEffective advocacy and policy lobbying require the collection of robust supporting evidence. If you have knowledge of a sprinkler incident that may contribute to this initiative\, please provide the pertinent details using the sprinkler activation reporting form available at www.sprinklersaves.co.uk. \nCredit to WMFS for submitting this incident report to Sprinkler Saves UK\, it makes a difference. \nReferences\, Sources \n\n1Optimal Economics Report\, commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\n2NFCC AWSS policy statement\nSprinkler Saves Review 2024/2025\nSprinkler Saves Autum update 2025\nWMFRS Sprinklers\nNFSN Winter newsletter\n\n       
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/dudley-residential-care-home-loft-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Dudley
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Sprinkler Save London Underground Station
DESCRIPTION:Summary \n\nLondon Fire Brigade (LFB) reported  a sub-surface fire involving an electrical motor in a London Underground escalator plant room.\nAfter conducting a dynamic risk assessment\, the incident commander determined that the escalator water suppression system (EWSS) had been activated within one of the station escalator chambers. \nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the area and confirmed that the fire had been controlled and contained due to the activation of the EWSS.\nThe remaining fire was extinguished by firefighters using appropriate firefighting media. No injuries occurred. \nThe investigation found that the fire resulted from a heated motor brake drum igniting accumulated debris. \nThe station was reopened shortly after the incident was resolved.\n\nEscalator Water Suppression System  \nA bespoke¹ fire suppression system\, specifically engineered for the London Underground\, designed to safeguard escalators within sub-surface stations from fire. This solution provides full coverage along the entire incline\, including upper and lower tread areas\, machinery\, dust trays\, and the open spaces surrounding the sides of the escalators. \nEach system comprises of range pipes divided into fire zones\, (dry pipe system) terminating in open sprinkler heads\, the heads are directed into the escalator machinery to suppress the risk. \nEach zone is controlled by a multiple Jet Control valve\, which incorporates glass bulb type mechanical detection device and an electrically operated detonator fuse. Distribution pipes connect the system to a suitable water supply usually ²town’s main system. \nIn the system standby condition\, water is stopped from entering the range pipework by the multiple jet control valves. (MJC) \nAn MJC will only allow water to flow\, into the zone that it controls\, when it is either; triggered by an independent automatic fire detection system or subjected to sufficient heat to operate the mechanical detection glass bulb. \nThe fire detection system is managed by a dedicated fire panel monitoring a linear heat cable positioned in the escalator truss work. Should a fire affect a fire zone an adjacent zone of the EWSS will operate. The hydraulic calculations were based on supplying two zones simultaneously. \nKings Cross Underground Escalator Fire \n37 years ago\, a fire at Kings Cross underground station claimed the lives of 31 people which also started in an escalator. It is reported that a lit match fell through a gap on a wooden escalator and set fire to the grease and litter beneath the steps. \nA subsequent investigation revealed a lethal combination of flashover\, a rapid air-borne fire spread due to intense heat\, and the trench effect\, a newly identified phenomenon on steep surfaces\, as the reasons behind the disaster. \nFollowing a public enquiry by Sir Desmond Fennell published in December 1988\, 157 recommendations were made which included banning smoking to all station areas\, replacing of wooden escalators. \nMajor stations underwent comprehensive fire safety upgrades\, including the gradual replacement of ³275 wooden escalators with metal ones\, installation of heat detectors and escalator water suppression systems beneath escalators\, accompanied by enhancements in radio communication and staff emergency training for the London Underground. \nConclusion \nThis incident provides further evidence on the benefits of fitting automatic water suppression systems in London underground sub stations\, providing a further layer of safety from fire for passengers\, staff and firefighters as part of a package of fire safety measures through early detection and suppression minimising disruption from fire. \n\n¹There is no British or European Standard which deals directly with EWSS\n²EWSS are required to be a secure supply conforming to the requirements of BS5306 and BSEN12845 for duplicate or superior single water supplies\n³Uk Parliament\, London underground: Escalator maintenance debate July 1989\n\nSources/further reading \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2024/2025\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 8\nLFB\, The kings Cross fire\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance. \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n   
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LOCATION:Greater London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Staffordshire warehouse saved by sprinklers
DESCRIPTION:Head of Prevent\, Protect and Partnerships\, Ian Read\, said: “At Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service\, we champion the use of automatic sprinklers. As shown in the incident at a warehouse on 1 August \, the fire was contained and extinguished by the installed water suppression system\, which are an invaluable resource for our crews. “We would encourage all businesses to consider the equipment they have installed to help reduce risk should the worst happen.” \nSummary \nStaffordshire Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) reported a fire within a single-story warehouse which was contained\, controlled and extinguished through the activation of the automatic water suppression system\, (AWSS) on this occasion  a sprinkler system. \nA sprinkler save (activation) is categorised as an event where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled\, or\, in some cases\, extinguished a building fire. This review further substantiates the role and advantages of sprinkler systems within the built environment. \nFor this incident\, the operation of the AWSS\, inside the facility led to the following outcomes: \n\nReduce the rate of production of heat and smoke limiting fire growth and ultimately containing and controlling and extinguished the fire.\nPrevented a potentially extended incident that could have required considerable resources from SFRS and impacted routine operations.\nLimited the development of the fire\, facilitating search and rescue efforts by firefighters and reducing risk to personnel.\nAverted the complete loss of the building due to fire.\n\nThis incident provides additional evidence supporting the reliability and effectiveness of AWSS\, aligning with findings from the report conducted by ¹Optimal Economics and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council and National Fire Sprinkler Network on the performance of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires \nThe incident \n\nAugust 2025\, SFRS despatched 3 pumping appliances to a warehouse fire on an industrial estate.\nUpon arrival the incident commander established that the fire was located on the ground floor of the single storey warehouse involving an industrial forklift.\nThe fire was contained and controlled through the combined action of four activated sprinkler heads and the presence of ²firewalls within the premises.\nFirefighters equipped with breathing apparatus confirmed the extinguishment of a fire involving a forklift lead-acid battery\, attributed to the sprinkler system’s activation.\nThe affected area damaged by fire covered approximately 25m².\nFire damage to the lead-acid battery and subsequent exposure to sprinkler water initiated an exothermic reaction with the sulphuric acid\, while recorded temperatures did not exceed 80°C\n\nConclusion \n\nThe incident highlights the critical importance of active fire protection systems\, notably AWSS\, demonstrating their effectiveness when integrated with passive measures such as firewalls. Together\, these elements constitute a robust framework aimed at minimising fire-related risks to people\, property\, and the environment.\nAn event with the potential for significant escalation was resolved swiftly\, resulting in only minor disruption due to the effective operation of the sprinkler system.\nIncorporating sprinkler systems can safeguard assets\, minimise financial loss\, and bolster business resilience by controlling or extinguishing fires prior to the arrival of emergency services\, allowing for rapid resumption of normal operations and mitigating economic and social impacts.\n\nFor context\, in August 2021\, a non-sprinklered warehouse fire in Coventry reported by the Business Sprinkler Alliance required ten fire appliances and seventy firefighters to suppress the blaze\, which ultimately destroyed the Ram Enterprise building at Prologis Park. The structure was demolished four days after the incident. \nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2024/25\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 8\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of sprinkler systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, case study Coventry warehouse fire\n²Firewalls\, is a fire‐resistant structure which restricts the spread of fire and extends continuously from the foundation to or through the roof with sufficient structural stability under fire conditions to allow the collapse of the existing construction on either side of the wall to occur without allowing the collapse of the wall.\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance. \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n          \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/staffordshire-warehouse-saved-by-sprinklers/
LOCATION:Staffordshire
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SUMMARY:LFB Reported Sprinkler Activations February-March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Introduction \nOur gratitude to The London Fire Brigade (LFB) for their ongoing support\, playing a key leadership role in promoting the benefits of fire sprinklers by the reporting of sprinkler activations\, rising to the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council who actively encourage fire services to collate\, provide fire data and case studies to Sprinkler Saves UK. \nReporting incidents taken from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month(s) of February -March 2025 where Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) were reported as present\, having an impact in Greater London. Raising awareness of how the destructive effects of fire can be mitigated\, and in most cases\, be prevented through the enhanced use of sprinklers\, and other forms of AFSS which save lives\, protect firefighters\, homes and businesses as part of an appropriate package of fire safety benefits \nLondon Fire Brigade  \nLFB Is one of the largest\, firefighting\, community safety rescue services in the world protecting residents and property in Greater London as well as those who work or visit the capital. They report attending 126\,464 incidents of which 16\,120 were fires for the year 2023. \nLondon \nAs the capital of the United Kingdom\, London is also the largest city with a population of just over nine million and is projected to reach 10 million by 2035. It is home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. There are 32 boroughs in Greater London\, except for the City of London which is a county and government district. The risk from fire in the capital is diverse\, ranging from large industrial premises\, complex retail shopping centres\, major transport hubs\, and large high-rise residential developments. The latter is a key area as half of the population of London live in flats compared to less than 20% in the rest of the country. \nThe Review \nThe incidents contained within this review are collated from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month of February/March 2025 where AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact in Greater London. \n\nProviding evidence on the vital role sprinklers and other forms of suppression play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler actuations from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nAllowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK AFSS firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nProviding further evidence reaffirming the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two reports conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires.\n\nIncident Recording System (IRS) \nWhen a household or business has made an emergency fire call\, key information around the incident is captured\, inputted daily into the IRS by the Incident Commander (IC)of the incident using software forms structured into logical groups. For the most severe fire incidents the senior fire investigation officer compiles a report that details the findings of the investigation and the most likely origin and cause. Once completed\, this officer reviews and where necessary updates the IRS record to reflect the findings of the investigation. \n Each group contains questions in data fields with associated lists containing the appropriate answer options. Data collected about serious reportable fires include: \n\nTime and date of call\nFire Service or other geographical area\nType of building or vehicle\nMost likely motive (accidental or malicious)\nCause of fire (chip pan fires\, electrical\, etc.)\nSource of ignition (cigarettes\, cookers\, etc.)\nMaterials (furniture\, etc.)\nThe spread of fire (beyond room of origin\, etc.)\nThe nature of fire casualties\nRescue information and method of extinction\nThe effectiveness of automatic smoke detectors\nWere there any active safety systems present?\n\nThe importance of monitoring AFSS incident data has been acknowledged by the inclusion of the active safety system field focusing on the following performance characteristics of AFSS fire data. \n\nType of active safety system present\nLocation of active safety systems in relation to fire\nDid the system operate\nHow many operated\nImpact upon fire\nReason system did not function as intended\n\nThe IRS data captured is dependent on the fire officer who inputs the data and their training\, experience of AFSS and commitment to complete reporting. Not all fire officers might be able to identify the difference between a sprinkler or water mist system or take the time to count the number of sprinkler head activations before leaving the scene. \nThe use of IRS data plays an important role in promoting the benefits of AFSS as part of a combination of fire safety measures to reduce the impact of fire on our communities\, property and the environment\, while assisting fire firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development. \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety sprinkler system is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. The provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \nKey facts: – 13 Incidents reported. \n\n5 incidents\, where the fire was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system\n2 incidents where the fire was contained/controlled by the activation of the sprinkler system\n1 incident where the fire was contained/controlled by the activation of the 3drencher system\n1 incident where the water mist system impact was recorded as ¹not know\n4 incidents reported where the sprinkler system did not operate\, due to\n\n\n1x Insufficient heat to operate the sprinkler system\n1x Not known\n2x Sprinkler system was not in the area where the fire occurred\n\n \nThese incidents provide further evidence\, supporting the UK research which was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nIncidents AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact.  \nPost the Grenfell tower fire\, regulatory and sector changes relating to fire safety have occurred. One such change has been the increase in installations of sprinklers across the country with housing providers\, local authorities and developers committing to install sprinklers in purpose-built block of flats on a new and retrofit basis. \nOf the 13 AFSS activations reported\, 2 incidents involved\, Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys extinguished on both occasions by the operation of the sprinkler system\, providing further evidence that the main functional objectives of a life safety sprinkler system were achieved. \n\nReducing the rate of heat and smoke\, containing and controlling or even extinguishing the fire.\nReducing the likelihood of a fire spreading beyond the room of origin.\nFirefighters completing operational duties without due risk to either effect rescue or assist evacuation.\nPrevent conflagration.\n\n1.Westminister Bus/coach station/garage \n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; corridor/hall\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1.\n\nA fire involving the unsafe disposal of a cigarette within the corridor/hall of a bus station terminal was contained\, controlled by the activation of 1 sprinkler head which raised the alarm\, the fire was extinguished by crews using a 1x hose reel jet with fire spread limited to item first ignited. \n2.Westminister Takeaway\, fast food \n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Watermist\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\n2Number of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nIt is reported that a fire within the basement of a fast-food deep fat fryer restaurant was extinguished by the activation of the premises watermist system containing the fire to the room of origin. On arrival operational crews deployed a hose reel jet to extinguish remaining hotspots. \nFurther enquires would have to be made with LFB confirming the details recorded for the fixed firefighting system present\, having an impact. Typically\, the type of firefighting system found in commercial kitchens are wet chemical systems used for object protection\, kitchen areas\, fryers\, oil cookers etc and not used for area wide protection of a building. \nThe benefit of installing wet chemicals is that they provide excellent flame knockdown and surface cooling the scope of kitchen protection should include all appliances that are capable of catching fire and not just the deep fat fryers\, protection should cover ventilated ceilings/hoods\, plenums and duct entrances and should be activated simultaneously. \n2The number of water mist nozzles operated are not required to be recorded by the end user for watermist systems \n\n Kensington and Chelsea Converted Flat/Maisonettes – 3 or more storeys\n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 2\n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire within a converted Victorian terraced building converted into flats\, on arrival the IC identified that the sprinkler system operated containing\, controlling the fire within a flat by the activation of 2 sprinkler heads. \nThe fire was extinguished by firefighters using 1 hose reel jet\, further enquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire. \n\n Southwark Restaurant/café\n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nIt is reported that the activation of 1 sprinkler head extinguished a fire within a commercial kitchen\, contained to the item first ignited with 5m² fire damage. No further firefighting was required. \n\n Waltham Forest House (single private dwelling)\n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nThe benefits of sprinklers as a life safety system reinforced following a kitchen fire involving a chip pan/deep fat fryer which was extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head. Firefighters rescued two persons on arrival\,  fire spread was contained to the item first ignited with no further firefighting required by operational crews on arrival. \n6.Westminister Public House \n\nDate of Incident; March\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Drencher\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nA basement kitchen fire involving a cooking pan left unattended resulted in the attendance of 25 firefighters to control\, extinguish the fire which damaged the kitchen and the ducting. It is reported that a drencher system was present having an impact containing controlling the fire. \nThe benefits of fixed firefighting systems controlling a fire has been proven to protect property\, business and jobs with the impacted business operational within hours\, avoiding the economic and social costs. \nFurther enquires would have to be made with LFB regarding the IRS primary fire data recorded for this incident as a drencher system is designed primarily for exterior fire protection. Typically\, in commercial kitchens fixed firefighting systems such as wet chemical systems are used for object protection\, kitchen areas\, fryers\, oil cookers etc and not used for area wide protection of a building. \nThe benefit of installing wet chemicals is that they provide excellent flame knockdown and surface cooling the scope of kitchen protection should include all appliances that are capable of catching fire and not just the deep fat fryers\, protection should cover ventilated ceilings/hoods\, plenums and duct entrances and should be activated simultaneously. \n7 Newham Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys \n\nDate of Incident; March\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Living room\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 2\n\nLFB were mobilised to reports of a fire within a new purpose-built block of flats\, on arrival it was established that a living room fire within a flat had been extinguished by the activation of 2 sprinkler heads which contained\, controlled the fire to the room of origin. \nNo further firefighting was required\, the cause of the fire was reported to involve wiring\, cabling\, plugs. \n\n Westminster Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\n\n\nDate of Incident; March\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Other.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nThe benefits of installing sprinklers within a mixed-use development was reinforced following reports of a fire involving smoking materials within a flat which was extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head which contained the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required by firefighters. \n4x incidents were reported where the sprinkler system did not activate which was due to either: – \n\nInsufficient heat to operate\, activate the sprinkler system.\nThe sprinkler system was not in the area where the fire\nFurther  enquiries would have to be made to establish the facts with LFB for  1 incident recorded as not known.\n\n\nCroydon Ford and drink processing\n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; 4Did not contain/control.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nIt is reported that a fire in an item of electrical equipment within a fast-food modular restaurant commercial kitchen was extinguished using a local water supply. Whilst a sprinkler system was installed no heads operated as the fire was in an area not covered by the system. \nFurther enquires would have to be made with LFB regarding the IRS primary fire data recorded for this incident as a sprinkler system is typically not found in these types of modular restaurants  Typically\, in commercial kitchens fixed firefighting systems such as wet chemical systems are used for object protection\, kitchen areas\, fryers\, oil cookers etc and not used for area wide protection of a building. \nThe benefit of installing wet chemicals is that they provide excellent flame knockdown and surface cooling the scope of kitchen protection should include all appliances that are capable of catching fire and not just the deep fat fryers\, protection should cover ventilated ceilings/hoods\, plenums and duct entrances and should be activated simultaneously. \n4Firefighting system impact\, did not contained/control the fire\, this is a typo error as the system did not activate \n\n Southwark self-contained sheltered housing \n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Not Known\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nIt is reported that firefighters were called to a kitchen fire involving a microwave oven\, whilst a sprinkler system was installed within the premises it did not operate\, no firefighting was required as the heat source was removed. \n\n Kensington & Chelsea restaurant/cafe\n\n\nDate of Incident; February\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Not Known\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nFire crews were called to reports of a commercial kitchen fire involving a dishwasher\, no further firefighting was required on arrival with fire spread limited to item first ignited\, the sprinkler system did not operate due to insufficient heat. \n\n Hillingdon purpose-built flats/maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\n\n\nDate of Incident; March\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Not Known\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nFirefighting crews were mobilised to reports of a flat kitchen fire\, it was established by the IC that no further firefighting was required as the item first ignited had been removed from the heat source. The retrofitted sprinkler system installed in 2020 within the dwellings did not activate due to insufficient heat. \n13.Wandsworth purpose-built flats/maisonettes – 10 or more storeys \n\nDate of Incident; March\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Not Known\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nA small incident involving wiring\, cabling within a flat bedroom was successfully closed using a local water supply. The sprinkler system did not operate due to insufficient heat being generated by the fire within the room of origin. \nAdvice For Building Managers\, the following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. It is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. \nTo achieve this: – \n\nMaintenance\, the premises fire protection measures should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards and codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available.\nEmergency Plan\, the premises emergency plan should include Information onsite for the Fire Rescue Service to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems. Allowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures\, arrangements should be in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system. Any delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\n Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order\, it is a requirement of the Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures. \nFurther detailed guidance on sprinkler protected buildings can be found in the BAFSA Information file\, a guide for responsible persons and duty holder. \nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\nLFB sprinklers and other types of AFSS\nBAFSA Information file\, A guide for Responsible Persons and Duty Holder\nEfficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data in support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n             \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-reported-sprinkler-activations-february-march-2025/
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Residential
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SUMMARY:Wales Primary School Sprinkler Activation Save
DESCRIPTION:Overview \nWhen you read real life tangible examples of where fire sprinklers have actuated containing\, controlling or even in some cases extinguishing school fires\, you ask yourself why are sprinklers still not mandatory for newly constructed school buildings in England with the benefits they bring protecting: – \n\nThe school\, in terms of life safety/property.\nThe environment reducing Co2 emissions.\nStudents course work\, teachers teaching aids\, resources\nVital local community resource.\n\nIn a recent article contained with in RICS Journal by Ian Cox\,  Chairman of the Business Sprinkler Alliance\, Ian references “when you consider the huge costs associated with school fires-such as rebuilding\, temporary relocation\, loss of equipment and pupils work\, as well as the emotional and physical upheaval- we are still not learning the lessons about fire and its impact when schools are built without sprinkler systems. \nIt is a requirement in Scotland and a condition of government funding in Wales\, but despite the rising number of school fires since the lockdowns of 2020/21 there is no requirement in England or Northern Ireland for the installation of sprinklers. \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council report that in May 2021\, the government announced a proposal to make the installation of sprinklers mandatory in new schools over 11m in height\, However\, given that only a few schools currently meet this threshold\, the benefits of this proposal are likely to be limited. When replying to the consultation on these proposals\, NFCC was clear that their strongly held belief is that they constitute a lessening of standards from previous guidance. \nThe original guidance\, when first released in 2007\, acknowledged the important role of sprinklers and stated that “all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in a few low-risk schools.” The proposed changes in the guidance are a retrograde step and represent a real lessening of standards in this area. \nNow approaching 4 years since the government first consulted on a revised version of Building Bulletin 100: design for fire safety in schools\, we are still waiting for a decision to be announced. \nOur thanks to Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service rising to the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council encouraging FRSs to collate report sprinkler activations to sprinkler saves uk.  In this case promoting a primary school fire which was extinguished by the activation of the premises fire sprinkler system. \nIf it was not for the decision by the Welsh government for sprinklers to be installed in schools\, we could be discussing a different outcome for this incident. \nThe Incident \n\nDate of incident; January 2025\nLocation; Wales\nUse of building; Primary School\nNumber of floors; 2\nLocation of fire; Storeroom\nAutomatic fire suppression system; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MAWWFRS)\n\nIt is reported that following a malicious act\, 5% of a classroom storeroom was damaged by fire which was successfully contained\, controlled and extinguished within the room of origin by the activation of 1 sprinkler head with no injuries reported. \nNo further firefighting media was required by the fire service on arrival\, the school was closed following the fire\,  opening fully the following day with only minimal fire damage sustained to the classroom storeroom\, with no impact on the student’s education. \nThe outcome of this fire could have been so much different if this incident had been in England. When you compare this to the three major school fires in Derbyshire that were all severely damaged by fire in May/October 2020\, where sprinklers were not fitted. \n\nHarrington Junior school fire 28 May 2020\nRavensdale Infant School\, 5 October 2020\nSt Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy\, in Darley Abbey\, 3 October 2020\n\n \nCredit image Derbyshire Fire Rescue Service Ravensdale Infant School \nThese fires have resulted in the agreement of a statement of intent\, between Derbyshire Fire and Rescue\, and Derbyshire County Council for sprinklers to be installed in new-build schools and those undergoing renovation\, which should be applauded. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting educational premises with sprinklers. \n\nMinimal fire damage within the compartment of origin.\nBusiness continuity\, the school opened fully the following day.\nMinimal impact on the students education.\nNo injuries reported.\n\nWithout the fire sprinkler system\, there would have been significant damage to the school\, potential risk of injury to members of staff\, firefighters. \nFurther case studies where fire sprinklers were reported as present and having a impact in educational premises is referenced in the BAFSA report (link below) focusing on :- \n\n10 sprinkler saves involving schools between the period November 2021 to May 2023.\nCompound fire data\, identifying 65 educational activations for the period 2018/19 to 2021/22 where sprinklers were present\, operated by floor\, location identifying:\n\n\nSecondary schools accounted for the highest number of incidents.\nHalf of the incidents were malicious acts involving toilets/changing rooms\, reinforcing the problem of arson in schools.\n\nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\nMid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Sprinklers\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2 link to the NFCC Sprinkler Saves UK report\nReporting a sprinkler save\nRICS Journals article by Ian Cox Chairman Business Sprinkler Alliance ‘Why isn’t England Mandating School Sprinklers”\nNFCC\, Automatic Water Suppression Systems Policy Statement
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wales-primary-school-sprinkler-activation-save/
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Warwickshire Supermarket Superstore Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Pardoe\, Warwickshire Fire Rescue Service Station Manager \n“If it was not for the prompt activation of the store sprinkler system containing\, controlling and in this case extinguishing the fire\, we could be discussing a different outcome for this incident. These types of premises contain high fire loading with unique fire hazards due to the large amounts of stock stored on site increasing the risk of rapid fire spread in the event of a fire. The benefits of sprinklers should not be underestimated they save lives and reduce injuries\, protect firefighters.” \nOur gratitude to Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service for rising the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council to collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk. The outcome of which will allow a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their essential role is suppressing and/or extinguishing the fire. \nThe resources will benefit the collective aim of enhancing protection against fire through the increased acceptance and installation of fire sprinklers\, driving a culture of change so they are understood and become a more widespread protection measure across the UK. \nThe Incident  \n\nDate of Incident January 2025\nProperty type; Shop and Commercial (Large Supermarket)\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of fire; toilet area\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nTwo fire appliances were mobilised following the manual activation of the premises fire alarm by staff who discovered a fire adjacent to the first-floor toilets. The premises emergency plan was immediately implemented with the store evacuated with no injuries reported before the arrival of Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service. \nOn arrival\, the incident commander completed a dynamic risk assessment establishing that a fire had been extinguished on the first floor of the premises by the premises sprinkler system\, further firefighting media was not required to be applied by operational crews. Enquires are ongoing by Warwickshire Police to establish the cause of the fire. \nDisappointingly\, once again no mention was made in the local press regarding the positive role of the sprinkler system which allowed a successful conclusion to this incident. The danger of supermarket fires should not be underestimated\, firefighters in Gloucester were put at risk when tackling superstore fire in 1996 in Staple Hill which sadly resulted in the loss of life firefighter Fleur Bard\, on this occasion sprinklers were not fitted. \nAt present it is still not compulsory to install fire sprinkler systems in new single-storey supermarkets and superstores\, Part B of the building regulations requires the installation of sprinklers in uncompartmented areas of shops or self-storage buildings of more than 2000 square metres. \nThe following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. \nPremises Emergency Plan \nThe problem\, post fire sprinkler activations reported where buildings have been identified as affected by water egress following the successful activation of the sprinkler system containing\, controlling or in some cases extinguishing the fire\, predominately due to. \n\nPoor business continuity management\, inadequate onsite emergency planning by the building manager or responsible person for the fire safety arrangements within a building.\nAllowing onsite information to be available for firefighters to interact with the building active fire safety measures namely automatic water fire suppression systems.\n\nThere is now a high probability that firefighters will attend a variety of incidents where sprinklers systems are reported as present and having an impact within these types of buildings. \nThe provision of a robust emergency plan will allow an immediate emergency response to be actioned by the fire rescue service to assist in the management of water from the activation of the sprinkler system following a fire or even following the unlikely likelihood of un-intentional release of water\, due to the knock-on effect this can have on a business or occupancy \nDebunking the myth that water damage following the actuation of the sprinkler system will be more expensive than the actual damage resulting from the fire. \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\nBAFSA Information file\, A guide for Responsible Persons and Duty Holder.\nWarwickshire Fire and Rescue Service\, Fire safety sprinkler systems\nNFCC Sprinkler Saves\n\n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/warwickshire-supermarket-superstore-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Nottinghamshire Tall Building Student Accommodation Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit image Nationwide Fire Sprinklers \nIntroduction \nOur thanks to both Nottinghamshire Fire Rescue Service (NFRS) and Nationwide Fire Sprinklers for reporting a fire involving an incense candle within a student accommodation tall building which was successfully contained within a cluster flat by the activation of 1 concealed sprinkler head with no injuries reported. \nThe details of this activation provides further evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems and adds further weight to the recent report conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires. \nThe report found that:\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate. \nIf it was not for the amendments to sprinkler provisions within Approved Document B (ADB) for a reduction in the height threshold for sprinklers in purpose group 1a (residential block of flats) from 30m to 11m introduced in 2020\, the outcome of this incident could have been so different if sprinklers had not been fitted. \nA fire that spread through the Cube high-rise student accommodation in 2019 is a reminder that our new 11m sprinkler threshold for high rise residential buildings does not apply to student accommodation regardless of height. \nDuring the building process\, the decision was made by the developer to change the use\, occupancy of the of the building to purpose group 2b\, halls of residence which benefitted from the previous decision for the installation of a residential sprinkler system to comply with building regulations. \nStudent accommodation is undoubtedly a challenging environment from a fire safety perspective with their own individual challenges. The student’s lifestyle is typically associated with a reduced level of caution when it comes to appreciating risk.It is the view of BAFSA and the National Fire Chiefs Council that sprinklers should be installed in all new student accommodation regardless of height\, as well as existing buildings undergoing refurbishment\, regardless of height providing a further layer of safety from fire. \nThis incident provides further evidence that the operation of a correctly designed and installed residential sprinkler system installed\, maintained in accordance with the appropriate codes and standards reduces the rate of production of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \nThe Incident  \n\nDate of incident; September 2024.\nTime of call; 10:28.\nTime of stop; 11:53.\nIncident Closed 14:53.\nIncident; Fire.\nAddress; Nottinghamshire.\nLocation of fire; bedroom within cluster flat.\nAFSS; BS9251:2021.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1.\nFire Rescue Service; Nottinghamshire Fire Rescue Service.\n\nThe premises \n\nGround floor plus 5 floors\, purpose-built student accommodation building containing cluster flats accommodating up to 60 residents.\n\nSummary of Incident  \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a confirmed fire.\nThe seat of the fire was identified to be within a cluster flat bedroom.\nCause of ignition\, lit incense candle.\nUnknown to the tenant embers from the stubbed-out candle were blown on to clothes within a washing basket which caught light.\nThe tenant who was in the flat at the time was unaware of the fire until the bedroom door containing the seat of the fire was opened.\nThe sprinkler system activated containing/controlling the fire allowing tenable conditions allowing the tenant to make their way to a final place of safety.\nMinimal Firefighting media was required by the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) to extinguish the fire\nSuperficial fire\, heat\, and smoke damage sustained within the room of origin\nMajor protracted incident everted allowing FRS resources to be released\, redeployed to attend other emergency incidents.\nThe system was reinstated within 60 minutes from the time the sprinkler contractor received the call to attend the incident.\n\nThe images clearly identify the benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system \n                   \n Credit Nationwide fire sprinklers                                    Credit NFRS                                                           Credit NFRS \n       1x RFC 49 Concealed Sprinkler Head activated \n      \nCredit Nationwide fire sprinklers \nSprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2021\nCategory 3\nWater supply Dedicated pump and tank\nIsolation valves located on each floor\nCoverage Flats and common ways\n\nGroup Manager Jonathan Holford Head of Fire Protection – \n“Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service supported the 2020 changes to Approved Document B requiring sprinklers to be installed in all residential buildings over 11m. The benefits of these changes were seen at a recent incident in a medium rise residential building in Nottingham.A small accidental fire was contained to the room of origin allowing our crew to extinguish the fire with minimal equipment. This reduced the hazard to our Firefighters whilst also creating a significantly safer environment for occupants to evacuate promptly. NFRS also welcome the publicised changes to ADB coming into force on 2nd March 2025 requiring sprinklers to be installed in all new care homes.” \nThe following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building  \nPremises Emergency Plan \nThe problem\, post fire sprinkler activations reported where buildings have been identified as affected by water egress following the successful activation of the sprinkler system containing\, controlling or in some cases extinguishing the fire\, predominately due to. \n\nPoor business continuity management\, inadequate onsite emergency planning by the building manager or responsible person for the fire safety arrangements within a building.\nAllowing onsite information to be available for firefighters to interact with the building active fire safety measures namely automatic water fire suppression systems.\n\nThere is now a high probability that firefighters will attend a variety of incidents where sprinklers systems are reported as present and having an impact within these types of buildings. \nThe provision of a robust emergency plan will allow an immediate emergency response to be actioned by the fire rescue service to assist in the management of water from the activation of the sprinkler system following a fire or even following the unlikely likelihood of un-intentional release of water\, due to the knock-on effect this can have on a business or occupancy \nDebunking the myth that water damage following the actuation of the sprinkler system will be more expensive than the actual damage resulting from the fire. \nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures \n\nIt is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. To achieve this the premises emergency plan should include that arrangements are in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system.\nIt is a requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures.\nAny delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\nThe system was reinstated within 60 minutes from the time the sprinkler contractor received the call to attend the incident.\n\nConclusion \nThis incident provides further evidence that the main functional objectives of a life safety sprinkler system were achieved \n\nThe occupants were able to leave the building in reasonable safety\nFirefighters can operate without due risk to\n\n\nAssist evacuation when necessary\nEffect rescue when necessary\n\n\nPrevent conflagration\n\nSources/further reading \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 5\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data \nNFRS AFSS Position Statement\nBS5306-0\nBS9251;2021\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/nottinghamshire-tall-building-student-accommodation-activation/
LOCATION:Nottinghamshire
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:LFB Reported Sprinkler Activations September 2024 Review
DESCRIPTION:Introduction \nOur gratitude to The London Fire Brigade (LFB) for their ongoing support\, playing a key leadership role in promoting the benefits of fire sprinklers by the reporting of sprinkler activations\, rising to the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council who actively encourage fire services to collate\, provide fire data and case studies to Sprinkler Saves UK. Reporting incidents taken from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month of September  where sprinklers were reported as present and having an impact in Greater London. \nRaising awareness of how the destructive effects of fire can be mitigated\, and in most cases\, be prevented through the enhanced use of sprinklers\, and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) which save lives\, protect firefighters\, homes and businesses. \nLondon Fire Brigade \nLFB Is one of the largest\, firefighting\, community safety rescue services in the world protecting residents and property in Greater London as well as those who work or visit the capital. They report attending 126\,464 incidents of which 16\,120 were fires for the year 2023. \nLondon \nAs the capital of the United Kingdom\, London is also the largest city with a population of just over nine million and is projected to reach 10 million by 2035. It is home to one of the most ethnically diverse populations in the world. There are 32 boroughs in Greater London\, except for the City of London which is a county and government district. The risk from fire in the capital is diverse\, ranging from large industrial premises\, complex retail shopping centres\, major transport hubs\, and large high-rise residential developments. The latter is a key area as half of the population of London live in flats compared to less than 20% in the rest of the country. \nThe Review \nThe incidents contained within this review are collated from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month of September where AFSS were reported as present and having an impact in Greater London. \n\nProviding evidence on the vital role sprinklers play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler actuations from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nAllowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK AFSS firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nProviding further evidence reaffirming the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two reports conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires.\n\nIncident Recording System (IRS) \nWhen a household or business has made an emergency fire call\, key information around the incident is captured\, inputted daily into the IRS by the officer in charge of the incident using software forms structured into logical groups. \nFor the most severe fire incidents the senior fire investigation officer compiles a report that details the findings of the investigation and the most likely origin and cause. Once completed\, this officer reviews and where necessary updates the IRS record to reflect the findings of the investigation. \n Each group contains questions in data fields with associated lists containing the appropriate answer options. Data collected about serious reportable fires include: \n\nTime and date of call\nFire Service or other geographical area\nType of building or vehicle\nMost likely motive (accidental or malicious)\nCause of fire (chip pan fires\, electrical\, etc.)\nSource of ignition (cigarettes\, cookers\, etc.)\nMaterials (furniture\, etc.)\nThe spread of fire (beyond room of origin\, etc.)\nThe nature of fire casualties\nRescue information and method of extinction\nThe effectiveness of automatic smoke detectors\nWere there any active safety systems present?\n\nThe importance of monitoring AFSS incident data has been acknowledged by the inclusion of the active safety system field focusing on the following performance characteristics of AFSS fire data. \n\nType of active safety system present\nLocation of active safety systems in relation to fire\nDid the system operate\nHow many operated\nImpact upon fire\nReason system did not function as intended\n\nThe IRS data captured is dependent on the fire officer who inputs the data and their training\, experience of AFSS and commitment to complete reporting. Not all fire officers might be able to identify the difference between a sprinkler or water mist system or take the time to count the number of sprinkler head activations before leaving the scene. \nThe use of IRS data plays an important role in promoting the benefits of AFSS as part of a combination of fire safety measures to reduce the impact of fire on our communities\, property and the environment\, while assisting fire firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development \nWater as an extinguishing media for sprinkler systems \n The physical properties of water produce a wide range of benefits\, effects in a compartment fire. \n\nDirectly cools the fuel to reduce further generation of flammable gases\nWater is converted into steam in the plume and the hot gases at ceiling level\, absorbing heat\, so cooling them and reducing the radiation heating the fuel\nOnce converted into steam\, water limits the amount of oxygen reducing the flames\, smothering them\nOnce concerted into steam\, water expands rapidly driving the products of combustion out of the compartment\nWater cools the rest of the apartment\, increasing the amount of heat it will absorb from the plume\, so cooling it further\n\nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety sprinkler system is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. The provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \n9x Incidents were reported for the month of September where Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS)were present of which two had a impact. \n\n2x Having an impact within Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\n4x Did not contain/control the fire\n3x Not known\n\n \n\nReference is made within table 1 that the firefighting system impact was either not known or did not contain/control in 7 of the incidents.\nSupplementary Information from LFB provided further context allowing the rationale for these anomalies identifying 3 areas.\n\n\nSprinkler system coverage was not provided within the fire affected area\nFault in the AFSS\ninsufficient heat from the fire to activate the sprinkler head\n\nReported Incidents  \n\n Havering Purpose-Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\n\n\nDate of incident; 1 September 2024\nTime of call; 00:55\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire within a flat on the 2nd floor of a 10-storey high rise residential building containing 54 dwellings. On arrival fire crews established that a fire within the living room had been extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head although a hose reel jet from the tank was utilised. The cause of the fire was identified to involve a tea light/candle setting light to textiles with fire spread confined to item 1st ignited\, 1 person received minor injuries. \n2. Lambeth Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys \n\nDate of incident; 3 September 2024\nTime of call; 21:37\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nIt is reported that an apartment fire on the second floor was contained/controlled by the activation of 1 concealed sprinkler head before the arrival of fire crews\, the fire was extinguished using a main jet. The seat of the fire was identified to be within a cupboard and thought to be electrical in origin with fire spread limited to item 1st ignited. \n3. Brent Hotel \n\nDate of incident; 4 September 2024\nTime of call; 15:03\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Corridor/hall\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Fire in area not covered by system\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nIt is reported that the electrical supply to a magnetic door holding device fitted to a corridor door was isolated following reports of smoke issuing from the device\, no further firefighting media was required. Sprinkler system coverage was not provided within the fire affected area \n4. Islington Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys \n\nDate of incident; 6 September 2024\nTime of call; 03:51\nIncident; Fire.\nUse of premises; Student Accommodation\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Fire in area not covered by system\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nStudent accommodation is undoubtedly a challenging environment from a fire safety perspective with their own individual challenges. The student’s lifestyle is typically associated with a reduced level of caution when it comes to appreciating risk. It is the view of BAFSA and the National Fire Chiefs Council that sprinklers should be installed in all new student accommodation regardless of height\, as well as existing buildings undergoing refurbishment\, regardless of height providing a further layer of safety from fire. \nIt is reported that fire crews were mobilised to a small fire involving audio equipment located within a purpose-built mixed development bedroom housing student accommodation which was out on arrival. \nIRS data references\, the sprinkler system coverage was not provided within the fire affected area which is surprising as guidance within in the specific codes/standards would require sprinkler coverage to include the bedrooms. \nThe benefits of installing sprinklers for student accommodation was clearly identified following a fire within a Nottinghamshire high rise student accommodation block involving an incense candle which was successfully contained\, extinguished within a cluster flat bedroom by the activation of 1 concealed sprinkler head with no injuries reported. The provided images clearly demonstrate the benefits of sprinklers \nClick here for further details \n  \n                               \nCredit images Nationwide fire sprinklers.                      Credit Nottinghamshire FRS                                       Credit Nottinghamshire FRS \n5. Brent Food and drink processing \n\nDate of incident; 12 September 2024\nTime of call; 20:10\nIncident; Fire\nProperty type: Food and drink processing\nLocation of fire; Process/Production room\nAFSS; Water mist\nImpact of AFSS; Did not contain/control (Fault in system)\nNumber of nozzle heads operated; 0\n\n6 pumping appliances were mobilised to a fire within a ground floor commercial kitchen within a purpose-built retail warehouse of 3 floors measuring 80m by 50m. On arrival\, the officer in charge was provided with an overview of the incident by the maintenance manager who confirmed the fire involved a deep fat fryer which was protected by a water mist system. Due to a fault on the water mist system\, the fire was not contained/controlled before the arrival of LFB\, the fire was extinguished by operational crews using firefighting media including a dry powder extinguisher\, hose reel and main jet\, the fire was under control at 22:31. \n6. Bexley Factory  \n\nDate of incident; 16 September 2024\nTime of call; 09:52\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Process production room\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Did not contain/control\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire involving an industrial conveyor belt system which was contained within the system therefore insufficient heat was created allowing the operation of the sprinkler system. The fire was extinguished by firefighters using a hose reel jet. \n7. Towe Hamlets Purpose Built Office  \n\nDate of incident; 16 September 2024\nTime of call; 15:03\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Office\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Did not contain/control\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nSmall fire reported within an office involving an electrical storage heater\, fire spread was limited to item first ignited. Due to insufficient heat from the fire\, the sprinkler head located in the room of origin of the fire did not activate. The fire was out on arrival with no firefighting media required. \n8. Lambeth Student Halls of residence \n\nDate of incident; 16 September 2024\nTime of call; 23:34\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Not known\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nSmall fire within a bedroom confined to an item of electrical equipment as part of the building structure. A small amount of damage occurred\, due to insufficient heat from the fire\, the sprinkler head located in the room of origin of the fire did not activate. \n9. Croydon Specialised housing  \n\nDate of incident; 22 September 2024\nTime of call; 13:20\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Did not contain/control\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 0\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a kitchen fire\, no sprinkler heads actuated due to the size of the fire involving a microwave oven no firefighting was required. \nObservations\, comments \n The two reported sprinkler activations within the residential tall buildings provides further evidence that the main functional objectives of a life safety sprinkler system were achieved \n\nThe occupants were able to leave the building in reasonable safety\nFirefighters can operate without due risk\, assist evacuation \, effect rescue when necessary\nPrevent conflagration\n\nAdvice For Building Managers\, The following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. It is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. To achieve this \n\nMaintenance\, The premises fire protection measures should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards and codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available.\nEmergency Plan\, should include Information onsite for the Fire Rescue Service to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems. Allowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures\, Arrangements should be in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system\, any delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order\, It is a requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures.\n\nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 5\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data in support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\nLFB sprinklers and other types of AFSS\nLFB Sprinkler activations May 2024\nLFB Sprinkler activations December 2023\nLFB Sprinkler activations October-November 2023\nLFB Sprinkler Activations March 2023 \nLFB Sprinkler Activations April 2023\n\nFurther details on speccific sprinkler activations within the Greater London are available to view on the sprinkler saves main website \nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n               
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-reported-sprinkler-activations-september-2024-review/
LOCATION:Greater London
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Residential
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SUMMARY:Lancashire Reported Sprinkler Activations July-December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lancashire Reported Sprinkler Activations July-December 2024 \nIntroduction \nLancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) should be applauded for their ongoing support\, playing a key leadership role in promoting the benefits of fire sprinklers by the reporting of sprinkler activations\, rising to the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council who actively encourage fire services to collate\, provide fire data and case studies to Sprinkler Saves UK. \nReporting incidents taken from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month(s) of July\, August and December 2024 where Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) were reported as present\, having an impact in Lancashire. \nRaising awareness of how the destructive effects of fire can be mitigated\, and in most cases\, be prevented through the enhanced use of sprinklers\, and other forms of AFSS which save lives\, protect firefighters\, homes and businesses as part of an appropriate package of fire safety benefits \nLancashire \nThe county of Lancashire has a resident population of 1.45 million and\, is one of the most populated and urbanised shire counties in Britain comprising of 12 districts within the Lancashire County Council area\, and two unitary authorities in Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. \nMajor risks in the county are diverse including. \n\nTransport infrastructure\, The M6 motorway\, West coast mainline\, Blackpool airport\, the seaports located at Heysham and Fleetwood.\nEnergy infrastructure\, two nuclear facilities located at Heysham and Springfields.\nThirteen Industrial sites that require special plans to deal with hazards under COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2025 legislation)\n\nLancashire Fire and Rescue Service \nIs structured into six area commands with 39 fire stations consisting of 18 immediate response stations\, 17 retained and four-day crewed stations providing Lancashire with 24-hour fire cover. \nThe Review \nThe incidents contained within this review are collated from the Incident Recording System (IRS) where AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact in Lancashire for the above-mentioned period \n\nProviding evidence on the vital role sprinklers and other forms of suppression play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler actuations from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nAllowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK AFSS firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nProviding further evidence reaffirming the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two reports conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires.\nEducating\, informing FRS of the benefits of AFSS allowing the business-as-usual service to be maintained by reducing the impact of major fire incidents allowing the release of resources to provide an effective response to attend other emergencies.\n\nIncident Recording System (IRS) \nWhen a household or business has made an emergency fire call\, key information around the incident is captured\, inputted daily into the IRS by the Incident Commander (IC)of the incident using software forms structured into logical groups. For the most severe fire incidents the senior fire investigation officer compiles a report that details the findings of the investigation and the most likely origin and cause. Once completed\, this officer reviews and where necessary updates the IRS record to reflect the findings of the investigation. \n Each group contains questions in data fields with associated lists containing the appropriate answer options. Data collected about serious reportable fires include: \n\nTime and date of call\nFire Service or other geographical area\nType of building or vehicle\nMost likely motive (accidental or malicious)\nCause of fire (chip pan fires\, electrical\, etc.)\nSource of ignition (cigarettes\, cookers\, etc.)\nMaterials (furniture\, etc.)\nThe spread of fire (beyond room of origin\, etc.)\nThe nature of fire casualties\nRescue information and method of extinction\nThe effectiveness of automatic smoke detectors\nWere there any active safety systems present?\n\nThe importance of monitoring AFSS incident data has been acknowledged by the inclusion of the active safety system field focusing on the following performance characteristics of AFSS fire data. \n\nType of active safety system present\nLocation of active safety systems in relation to fire\nDid the system operate\nHow many operated\nImpact upon fire\nReason system did not function as intended\n\nThe IRS data captured is dependent on the fire officer who inputs the data and their training\, experience of AFSS and commitment to complete reporting. Not all fire officers might be able to identify the difference between a sprinkler or water mist system or take the time to count the number of sprinkler head activations before leaving the scene. \nThe use of IRS data plays an important role in promoting the benefits of AFSS as part of a combination of fire safety measures to reduce the impact of fire on our communities\, property and the environment\, while assisting fire firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development. \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety sprinkler system is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \nThe provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \nKey facts: – 6 Incidents reported. \n\n1 incident\, where the fire was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system\n2 incidents where the fire was contained/controlled by the activation of the sprinkler system\n2 incidents were reported where the sprinkler system did not operate\, due to insufficient heat to operate the sprinkler system with the remaining incident recorded as not known.\n\n \nThese incidents provide further evidence\, supporting the UK research which was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nIncidents AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact.  \nPost the Grenfell tower fire\, regulatory and sector changes relating to fire safety have occurred. One such change has been the increase in installations of sprinklers across the country with housing providers\, local authorities and developers committing to install sprinklers in purpose-built block of flats on a new and retrofit basis. \nOf the 3 AFSS activations reported\, the fire was either contained\, controlled or extinguished by the operation of the sprinkler system\, providing further evidence that the main functional objectives of a sprinkler system were achieved. \n\nReducing the rate of heat and smoke\, containing and controlling or even extinguishing the fire.\nReducing the likelihood of a fire spreading beyond the room of origin.\nFirefighters completing operational duties without due risk to either effect rescue or assist evacuation.\nPrevent conflagration.\n\n1.Residential Care Home \n\nDate of Incident; July 2024\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Laundry room\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1.\n\nResidential care premises present a series of unique challenges with respect to fire safety. The needs of the occupants and the resources required to undertake an evacuation in these types of premises require careful consideration both in the design and ongoing operation of such buildings\, to ensure that an appropriate level of fire safety is provided. \nThe diminished senses that result from the ageing process may ultimately result in the occupants of residential care premises having a slower reaction time to raise an alarm\, and due to the residents’ reduced physical capabilities\, a slower response time to an alarm\, which may result in an increased evacuation time. All the above- mentioned factors combine to increase the risk of injury or fatality in a fire\, especially where assistance from carers may be restricted at night. \nThe Incident \nIt is reported that a fire involving a white goods tumble dryer was contained\, controlled within the room of origin by the operation of one sprinkler head before the arrival of the LFRS. The alarm was raised following the activation of the premises fire alarm system\, upon investigation by staff smoke was observed within the room of origin. \nThe benefit of the sprinkler system allowed the growth of the fire to be contained/controlled\, allowing additional time for \n\nStaff\, to implement the premises emergency plan\, progressive horizontal evacuation.\nIncident commander (IC) to implement an operational tactical plan on arrival.\n\nThe fire was extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using 1 hose reel jet\, moderate fire and heat damage was reported within the room of origin. \nAt the conclusion of the incident\, following a dynamic risk assessment by the IC\, \n\nThe sprinkler stop valve was isolated.\nElectrics made safe by isolating the supply.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe sprinkler system maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved.\n\n2.Industrial Processing \n\nDate of Incident; July 2024\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Recycling plant floor section\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; More than 5\n\nIt is reported that multiple fire pumps were mobilised to a fire involving lithium batteries which self-heated setting light to waste contained within an internal waste storage area involving 7 tons of recycling waste material. \nThe fire was contained\, controlled by the activation of multiple sprinkler heads with slight smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin. \n\n Retail Outlet \n\n\nDate of Incident; December\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire within a commercial kitchen\, on arrival it was established that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \nThe fire was determined to be caused by natural occurrence and accidental self-heating¹. A bag containing dish towels impregnated with residue cooking oils had been washed by a member of staff and left to dry in the bag\, which subsequently caught light. \n¹the combination of heat\, cooking fats and oxygenating chemicals from stain removing detergent products can create a chemical reaction\, causing towels to start smouldering and catch fire. When piled\, heat has nowhere to escape\, which can result in the ignition point being reached. \nIncidents where sprinklers were present\, not having an impact \n3 incidents were reported where the sprinkler system did not activate which was due to either: – \n\nInsufficient heat to operate the sprinkler system\nNot known\n\n4. Hospitals and Medical care \nIt is reported that a minor fire involving an electric magnetic door lock electric coil was made safe by the onsite maintenance electrician following the activation of a manual call point. The sprinkler system did not activate due to insufficient heat\, fire damage was reported to item first ignited. \n\nCommercial Premises\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire within a pet food processing plant involving a forklift\, on arrival the IC established that the battery terminal charging the forklift had ignited. The fire was extinguished by firefighters wearing BA using two hose reel jets. \nThe completed Incident IRS identified that the sprinkler system did not activate\, recorded as unknown. Further enquires would have to be completed by LFRS to establish the rationale for this anomaly. \n\nWaste Transfer Centre\n\nFollowing reports of a fire within an open-ended waste transfer warehouse containing a stack of domestic waste\, it was established by firefighters using a thermal image camera that a damaged lithium-ion drill battery contained in the waste had a temperature reading of 40 degrees celsius. \nThe battery was removed\, submerged in a bucket of water with the stack of waste cooled using a hose reel jet. The premises sprinkler system did not operate due to insufficient heat \nAdvice For Building Managers\, the following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. It is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. \nTo achieve this: – \n\nMaintenance\, the premises fire protection measures should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards and codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available.\nEmergency Plan\, the premises emergency plan should include Information onsite for the Fire Rescue Service to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems. Allowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures\, arrangements should be in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system. Any delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\nRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order\, it is a requirement of the Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures. \nFurther detailed guidance on sprinkler protected buildings can be found in the BAFSA Information file\, a guide for responsible persons and duty holder. \nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\nLFB sprinklers and other types of AFSS\nBAFSA Information file\, A guide for Responsible Persons and Duty Holder\nEfficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data in support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n   
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lancashire-reported-sprinkler-activations-july-december-2024/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Ipswich College Saved by Fire Sprinklers
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 15 March 2024.\nTime of call; 01:53.\nLocation; Ipswich.\nUse of building; Sixth Form College.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. (SFRS)\n\nSFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of installing fire sprinkler systems within educational establishments. It reinforces the findings of the ¹Sprinkler saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council. This continues to form an integral part of the case to Government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \nThe college was created in 2010 providing education to over 2000 students from age 16-19 years.    At the design stage of the college\, the proposed open plan and innovative design of the school atrium was larger than the permitted allowed compartment size. As a trade-off to comply with building regulations a commercial sprinkler system was installed throughout the premises. \nThe Incident \n\nFire appliances were mobilised to reports of an automatic fire alarm activating\, reported via an alarm receiving centre.\nOn arrival to the premises operational crews completed a 360-degree assessment inspection identifying that the sprinkler alarm had operated confirming a sprinkler activation.\nUpon entry to the college\, a small fire within the kitchen had been successfully contained\, extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head located above the seat of the fire.\nNo further firefighting media was required with only minor fire\, smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin.\nThe fire doors located within the kitchen prevented the fire from spreading to the main atrium area of the building.\nIgnition source\, self-heating of cloths contaminated with cleaning products following laundering\, tumble drying\, located on a worktop.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nWater Damage\, Negative Reporting\, \nIt was disappointing to read the negative press comments online following this incident which focused more on the water damage within the compartment of origin at the conclusion of the incident compared to the successful activation of the sprinkler system. \nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the\n\n\nSprinkler system\nPassive fire safety measures.(Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another.)\n\n\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required by SFRS.\nValuable community asset saved from fire\, reducing the potential disruption to the student’s college life.\nThe sprinkler system maintained the colleges continuity of education allowing students\, teachers to return to normality with minimal disruption.\nThe college was shut for only one working day.\nAt the conclusion of the incident\, water will be in the vicinity of the seat of the fire. The extinguishing medium for wet pipe sprinklers as we know is water.\n\nA robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the FRS to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systms. (AFSS) The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nSelsey Academy Fire \n  \n \n\nCompare that to the Selsey Academy fire which suffered extensive damage to its buildings and its contents during a blaze in August 2016.\nThe schools 453 students had to be taught in four separate temporary locations in the Selsey area and then in temporary classrooms until the new school was completed.\nDemonstrating the devasting impact that fires in schools have on pupils and the disruption they cause to children’s education and to the local communities they serve.\nThe academy reopened in April 2019; sprinklers were not fitted despite the concerns raised by the Fire Brigades Union.\nAndy Dark\, assistant general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union\, said:\n\n “The government’s attitude toward fire safety is shockingly cavalier. Sprinklers play an important role in preventing the growth of fire\, limiting damage to buildings\, and saving lives. The cost of fitting sprinklers represents a very low investment when weighed against the potential threat to life\, the damage to buildings and the disruption of children’s education if there is a fire in a school. It is essential that the government act immediately to make it a legal requirement for sprinklers to be fitted in all new schools.” \nIf you want to make a difference working in the sprinkler/fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \n\nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence.\nEncouraging the fire rescue service/sprinkler industry to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire.\n\n\nIf you hear of a save report it!!!!!\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 4\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, A lesson in Sprinklers\nPrimary School Commercial Sprinkler Activation Wales\nWest Dundee School Campus Building Sprinkler Activation\n¹Sprinkler Saves UK Report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to government to make sprinklers mandatory for all new schools in England\nBBC\, Fire closes Suffolk One Sixth Form College near Ipswich\nZurich\, Government snub for sprinklers in schools\nSelsey Academy Fire\nSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service\nFIA\, Government jeopardising fire safety in schools\, say FBU
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/ipswich-college-saved-by-fire-sprinklers/
LOCATION:Ipswich
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Primary School Commercial Kitchen Sprinkler Activation Wales
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit MAWWFRS \n\nDate of incident; 1 Decmebr 2023\nTime of call 08:57\nLocation; Wales\nUse of building; Primary School\nNumber of floors; 2\nDimensions 50m x 50m\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MAWWFRS)\n\nMAWWFRS have reported a school commercial catering kitchen fire\, which can be highly destructive with numerous causes of catering equipment fires reported across the country and once they arise\, they are difficult to control. The potential loss to to both property and life can be disastrous. This incident cleary demonstrated the benefits of sprinklers within schools supporting the findings of the Sprinkler saves UK report completed onbehalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to Government to kake sprinklers Mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \n The Incident \n\nKitchen fire involving a gas powered cooker hobb\, plastic container.\nContained\, controlled by the activation of concealed sprinkler head.\nExtinguished by operational crews on arrival with firefighting media.\nDue to the effective management of fire safety arrangements\, the kitchen doors limited smoke percolation to the immediate kitchen area only\nFire damage was contained to the cooker hobb\, flooring located directly below the fire\nUpon the activation of the premises fire alarm\, 225 students/staff immediately evacuated the premises with no injuries reported.\n\n  \n       \nImages credit MAWWFRS \nObservations \n\nEffective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allows the occupants to exit the building safely/damage to the property is minimized as demonstrated following this incident\nThe effectiveness of the sprinkler system was compromised as the seat of fire was shielded by the cooking range canopy located directly above the cooking hobb. preventing the sprinkler system from extinguishing the fire\, the fire was contained/controlled.\nA bespok wet chemical system was installed to compensate for this anomaly which was not mauualy operated at the time of the fire.\n\nOn this occasion\, the impact of this school fire was minimal due to the installation of the sprinkler system which is mandatory for all new built schools in Wales\, this is not the case for England\, current guidance when first released in 2007\, acknoweldeged the important role of sprinklers and stated that all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in low-risk schools \nWhen you compare this to a school fire in  Yatton Bristol on the 29 May 2023 where sprinklers were not fitted\, the outcome on this occasion was that the school lost 6 classrooms and over 100 pupils were displaced to surrounding schools. Temporary classrooms have now been provided allowing all year groups to be taught on site from September 2023. The rebuild of the infant school is currently being planned and is expected to take at least a year. \n   \nImage credit Avon Fire& Rescue Servic \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2 link to the NFCC Sprinkler Saves UK report\nReporting a sprinkler save
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/primary-school-commercial-kitchen-sprinkler-activation-wales/
LOCATION:Wales
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:London Commercial/Industrial Sprinkler Activations
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade have reported the following sprinkler activations for the month of September/October 2023 involving a range of commercial/industrial premises: – \n\n5 September; Food and Drink Processing plant\n9 October; Customer Fulfilment Centre\n12 October; Mental Health Facility Hospital\n\nOn each occasion it is reported: – \n\nThe premises sprinkler system activated and raised the alarm.\nOf the three activations two fires were extinguished with no further firefighting required by operational crews on arrival.\nThe remaining fire was contained\, controlled requiring the use of one hose reel jet by operational crews on arrival to extinguish the fire.\nNo more than 2 sprinkler heads were activated for each incident\nAll fires were contained to the room of origin.\n\nThe above-mentioned incidents from a healthcare facility to a customer fulfilment centre clearly identify the benefits of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) for business resilience each fire was contained\, controlled\, or extinguished. Unfortunately\, the impact of a fire can be devastating resulting in many businesses never recovering.  AFSS have demonstrated for many years that the inclusion of a AFSS can prevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Business. \nThese incidents demonstrate once again that sprinklers do work\, the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network have worked together to investigate the effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems\, in an ³independent report completed by Optimal economics interrogating thousands of incidents providing detailed and comprehensive analysis of the activation and performance of sprinkler systems used to control fires in buildings. The evidence indicates that sprinklers have an operational reliability of 95% when they do operate\, they extinguish the fire on 99% of occasions on a wide range of buildings.\nThe ¹Business Sprinkler Alliance highlight that the future of a West Midlands food business remains uncertain following devastating fire following a huge fire at a food business in Willenhall caused significant damage and major disruption it was another in a series of fires in the food industry in recent years\, with none of the facilities benefiting from an automatic sprinkler system. Six months later and what is left of the fire damaged structure is about to be demolished and the future of the Midland Chilled Foods business at this site remains unclear. \nTo promote the benefits of sprinklers we need the evidence\, if you hear of a save report it using the report a sprinkler save tab \n \n  \nLinks \n\n Sprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\n¹Business Sprinkler Alliance\n³Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics May 2017
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-commercial-industrial-sprinkler-activations/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
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SUMMARY:Two Hotel Fires\, Two Different Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Electrical fire\nDate of Incident; 25 July 2023\nTOC; 17:34\nWhere; London\nLocation of fire; Sauna Room\nUse of premises; Hotel\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a hotel of 9 floors resulting in the activation of the commercial premises sprinkler system. \n\nOne sprinkler head activated containing\, controlling the fire before the arrival of the fire service.\nReducing\, C02 emissions\, water consumption by the LFB\nThe sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection\, fire alarm system allowing the appropriate emergency action/response to be implemented.\nFire spread was limited to the item first ignited.\nInvestigations are ongoing to the cause of the fire\, which is reported to involve electrical wiring\, cabling.\n\nThis incident proves once again the installation of a sprinkler system prevents.  \n\nMajor financial losses ensuring\, that if a fire occurs it is only a minor inconvenience.\nPreventing major losses with businesses operational within a short period of time.\n\nWhen you compare this to the Brighton\, Royal Albion Hotel Fire in July 2023 the outcome was so much different.  \n\n15 Pump fire requiring 2 aerial appliances.\nSupport required from neighbouring FRS including LFB.\nIncident resourced continuously in excess of 36 hours.\nComplex fire due to the construction of the building\, very high winds.\nSevere property damage to the Grade 11 listed building.\nMajor ongoing traffic disruption in Brighton following the fire due to the closure of the main coast road allowing the dangerous façade to be partially demolished\n\nDevastating consequences for the owners of the business \n\nEven where the company has comprehensive insurance it offers limited protection against all the disruption\nPremises ceases trading while extensive repairs are completed which will take considerable time\nPotential job losses\, loss of business\nImpact on business reputation\n\nPictures speak a thousand words\, if sprinklers had been fitted would we have seen a different outcome? \n   \nDid you know \, there is no requirement in ADB for the installation of sprinklers in new built hotels regardless of height \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nLondon Fire Brigade\nSprinklers in Hotels\, BAFSA Information File
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/two-hotel-fires-two-different-outcomes/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:London Solid Waste Transfer Station Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Recycling Plant Fire\nDate of Incident; 7 July 2023\nTime of call; 15:31\nWhere\, London\, Hillingdon\nUse of premises; Solid Waste Transfer Station\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Sprinklers\n\nLFB have reported the following incident. \n The premises \n\nSolid waste transfer station\nGround plus 2\, 1 below ground\nThe quantity of waste the site can receive:-\n208\,000 tonnes of solid waste and up to 40\,000 tonnes of civic amenity waste per annum\n\nThe Incident  \n\nThe fire involved a refuse store which caught light.\nActivating 2 sprinkler heads which contained\, controlled the fire to the room of origin\, prior to the arrival of LFB.\nFirefighting action\, hose reel high pressure jet (Augmented supply)\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\n The ¹ National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have reported that UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year which are often difficult to extinguish requiring multiple FRS resources for significant periods of time which can have a serious impact on the local community in the short or long term\, including: \n\nThe Environmental Impact\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nLarge scale financial loses and disruption.\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on FRS and other agency resources\n\nFRS are fully aware of the environmental impacts of fire publishing sustainability\, environmental reports with further guidance published by the government on environmental protection\, providing further guidance for FRS on preventing and dealing with incidents with the potential to pollute. \nActive fire protection systems\, specifically Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) should be seen as part of a holistic approach minimising fire damage as part of a greener approach from the fire sector\, which is currently overlooked. \nHowever\, the above-mentioned incident identifies that AFSS do have a positive outcome for fires involving waste sites. \n\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nThink Sprinkler\, Think environment sustainability\n\nSource \n¹ NFCC. National Operational Guidance\, Fires in waste sites
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-solid-waste-transfer-station-activation/
LOCATION:Hillingdon
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
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SUMMARY:West End Dundee School Campus Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit\, Mhairi Edwards/ DC Thomson. \nThis incident reconfirms the danger of malicious acts\, arson within schools which can have a devastating impact on both educational and the community as identified within the “Impact of school fires “¹publication identifying the direct and indirect costs associated with school fires\, including economic but also educational\, social\, and emotional effects on the local community. \nThis sprinkler save provides further evidence on the benefits of sprinklers for life safety\, property protection for schools supporting the findings of the ²Sprinkler Saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to Government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \nIt should be understood active systems should not be viewed as an alternative to passive fire protection systems. Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allows the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized. \n\nDate of incident; 2 July 2023\nTime of incident; 23:28\nLocation; West End Campus Dundee\nUse of building; Educational Building\nNumber of floors; 3\nLocation of fire; External\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)\n\nBackground \nThe school campus consists of two primary schools with a nursery built in 2012 over three floors with an AFSS\, installed in accordance with the standards set in the building (Scotland) regulations 2004\, unlike England where it is only an expectation for the installation of sprinklers. \nIn 2007\, the government published its Building Bulletin 100 publication stipulating how school buildings can be designed in accordance with fire safety arrangements. This included an expectation for sprinklers that. \n“All new schools will have sprinklers fitted. Any exception to this will have to be justified by demonstrating that a school is low risk and that the use of a sprinklers would not be goof value for money”. \nDespite this guidance due to a loophole designers can circumnavigate this guidance\, the outcome sprinklers not installed in a majority of schools within England. \nConstruction of the building \nThe gable wall located on the east wing of the premises up to first-floor level consisted of an external skin of brick work reverting to concrete blocks with an external render covering to roof level. \nWithin the outer wall of the premises the internal skin at ground floor level consisted of oriented strand board (OSB) nailed onto solid timber framing with rock based mineral fibre insulation enclosed with 6mm plywood sheeting with an inner double sheeting of 12.5mm fire rated plasterboard skimmed with plaster with a weather protective canopy above the entrance to the premises. \nThe incident \nUnidentified youths were identified scaling a perimeter fence\, entering the grounds of the campus. Who proceeded to position a plastic bench against the east gable end wall beneath an overhanging canopy. An inner drum from one of the playground waste bins located in the grounds of the campus along with other flammable items were placed on top of the bench and set alight. \nThe fire spread vertically into the underside of the canopy percolating into the wall cavity where the canopy was fixed to the wall at first floor level. Sixteen emergency calls were received by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to a fire at the school. \nAs the fire was external to the primary building the premises fire detection\, fire sprinkler system had not actuated at this time allowing the alarm to be raised via the remote alarm receiving centre. \nThree fire appliances and an aerial appliance were mobilised\, on arrival operational crews proceeded to extinguish the fire within the canopy and immediate vicinity using firefighting media\, cutting away. The incident was challenging for the crews due to the difficulty gaining access to the fire within the canopy preventing it from spreading within the building cavity. \nUnknown to fire crews the initial fire compromised the brickwork at ground floor level\, causing the brickwork to spall and crack adjacent to enclosed storeroom located under the east internal staircase within the building. \n \nRadiated heat from the brickwork ignited the inner OSB sterling board spreading to the timber frame causing the rock based mineral fibre board insulation to disintegrate. Resulting in the inner sterling board\, insulation\, and sheeting to burn away resulting in the plasterboard to fail\, collapse. The fire was contained within the timber studwork preventing horizontal fire spread. Following the failure of the internal skin plasterboard the fire spread to within the storeroom\, it is estimated this was in the region of 6 hours following the initial call to SFRS. \n           \n       \nActivation of the Premises Fire Sprinkler System \nFollowing the failure of the inner skin plasterboard within the ground floor storeroom around 6am\, fire\, heat and smoke percolated into the storeroom activating the pendent sprinkler head generating a sprinkler fire alarm signal. (activation of a sprinkler rotary gong) \nAlerting onsite fire crews to a further seat of fire within the building\, which was contained\, controlled\, and believed to of extinguished the fire by the activation of one sprinkler head\, working in unison with the passive fire safety measure fire door to the storeroom\, which was in the closed position\, preventing the fire from spreading into the adjoining area and extending into the main campus building. \nWhen you compare this to a school fire in Yatton Bristol on the 29 May 2023 where sprinklers were not fitted\, the outcome on this occasion was that the school lost 6 classrooms and over 100 pupils were displaced to surrounding schools. Temporary classrooms have now been provided allowing all year groups to be taught on site from September 2023. The rebuild of the infant school is currently being planned and is expected to take at least a year. \n\nImage credit Avon FRS\n\nSchool fires\, in particular arson\, can have a devastating impact on both a school and the community. If it was not for the prompt actions of the SFRS\, installation of the premises sprinkler system the outcome of this incident could have been so much different.\nThe installation of a sprinkler system as part of a package of fire safety measures can\n\n\nContain\, control\, or even extinguish a property fire even where the parameters of the system have been exceeded beyond expected scope.\nRaise the alarm ensuring an emergency response.\n\n\nThe likelihood of a total loss of property and school resource is dramatically decreased.\n\n\nSignificantly less impact on the community using the school facilities.\nReduces the damage that can be caused to a property of fire and reduce the risk to life.\n\n\nBusiness continuity\, due to the fire damage contained in the vicinity of the east stairwell\, the campus was able to open as planned for the new term in August 2023 with repair costs put into 6 figures.\nThis incident Cleary demonstrated the benefits of sprinklers within schools supporting the findings of the Sprinkler saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to Government to make sprinklers Mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland.\n\nThe danger of Arson within schools highlighted once again following the fire at Blatchington Mill School Hove on the 17 January 2023. It is reported on the BBC website that a girl\, 16 is being held on suspicion of arson with fire damage sustained to a section of the ground floor of the premises. \nHighlighting once again that sprinklers should be mandatory for all new build schools within England following the lead of Scotland\, Wales. \nReferences \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn update 2023\nBAFSA Information File 1 Sprinklers in Schools\nPrimary school commercial kitchen sprinkler activation Wales\nReporting a sprinkler save\nBBC website\n\n¹The Impact of school fires: A study of the wider economic and social impacts on schools and the Local community. LGA Research Report \n² Sprinkler Saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs to form part of the industry’s case to government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England \nOur thanks to both Neil Kerr Fire Safety Officer\, SFRS for reporting this incident to Sprinkler Saves Uk demonstrating the benefits of reporting sprinkler activations. \nIt makes a difference if you hear of a save report it!!!!!!!!!!!!
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/west-end-dundee-school-campus-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Dundee
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY: London Commercial Kitchen Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Kitchen Fire\nDate of Incident; 25 June 2023\nTime of call; 14:05\nWhere\, London\, Wandsworth\nUse of premises; Commercial Public House/Wine Bar\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Drencher\n\nWe often overlook successful kitchen activations that occur daily in the hospitality sector which successfully contain\, control or even extinguisher the fire by the activation of the premises Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS).  The term Automatic Fire Suppression Systems covers a variety of suppression systems including systems designed specifically to protect commercial kitchens including wet chemical pre-engineered system. \nThe advantage of these systems compared to your traditional sprinkler system is that they are designed to protect commercial kitchen hoods\, ducts and appliances from fire hazards tested on performance so that can extinguish restaurant cooking fires without splashing or re-igniting cooking grease. \nCommercial kitchens are a key part of many hospitality businesses from restaurants\, hotels\, and cafes to public houses to name a few. The Impact of a fire can significantly result in loss of trade and associated income with the potential of catastrophic damage and potential longer-term closure of the premises. Therefore\, the installation of these systems is paramount for business continuity. \nThe Incident  \n\nThe fire involved a deep pan fryer which caught light activating the kitchen ¹drencher system which raised the alarm.\nNo fire spread was reported with damage sustained to the item first ignited.\nNo further firefighting was required following the arrival of the LFB.\nNo major impact on business continuity\nNo injuries reported.\n\n *Did you know the main causes of commercial kitchen fires? \n\nThe use of heated oils/fats and the risk of overheating due to human error or a faulty thermostatic control\nFlames\, sparks\, or hot gases can ignite combustible deposits inside extract ducts.\nFault of failure of cooking equipment\nUnattended cooking activities\n\nBS5306 -0:20 Fire protection installations and equipment on premises.  \n\nFurther guidance on choosing the appropriate firefighting medium and type of system for any proposed installation can be found in the above-mentioned publication.\nThe aim of this part of BS 5306 is to aid selection of the appropriate firefighting medium and type of system or equipment by describing the characteristics and most suitable applications of each\nConsideration has been given to the impact of firefighting media\, including toxicity to people\, effect of discharge on visibility\, and danger of use on electrical equipment\, in addition to factors such as monitoring\, testing\, maintenance and user responsibility.\n\n\n ¹ Due to the narrow fields available for the fire officer to select in the active safety system tab of the Incident Recording System\, the suppression system chosen was Drencher. No tab is available for wet chemical pre-engineered systems\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23]\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nSource:- *Fire Safety Guide to Commercial Kitchens\, NFU Mutal Benefits of sprinklers for kitchens
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-commercial-kitchen-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230718T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T185038Z
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SUMMARY:London Community Special School Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 3 May 2023\nTime of call; 14:44\nWhere: Lambeth\nOccupancy: School\,\n\nLFB have reported the following educational fire resulting in the school commercial sprinkler system activating\, extinguishing the fire before the arrival of operational crews\nThe premises is a purpose-built school building constructed in 2013 accommodating up to 110 pupils to meet the need of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities including sensory rooms\, soft playrooms\, hydrotherapy pool. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire involving an electrical appliance.\nOn arrival\, LFB identified that a small fire was: –\n\nContained and extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \n\nLimiting the fire to the item first ignited with fire damage up to 5sqm\nNo further firefighting was required by the LFB.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\nFrom April 2022 Sprinkler Saves Uk have reported a further seven educational building fires. Which have either contained/controlled or extinguished the fire highlighting the benefits of sprinklers for schools. \n  \n \n  \nLegislation\, did you know it is mandatory for all new schools in Scotland & centrally funded schools in Wales to be fitted with sprinklers. \nThis is not the case for England\, current guidance when first released in 2007\, acknowledged the important role of sprinklers and stated that “all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in a few low-risk schools”. \nUnfortunately\, it is possible for designers and developers to circumvent the installation of sprinklers but still improve areas by using other building design guidance. The outcome is new- built schools without fire sprinklers being installed. \nDid you know 219 primary and secondary schools were damaged by fire in 2021/22 in England which is an 35% increase from 2020/21. \nBAFSA have published the following article clearly explaining why schools need sprinklers. Explaining how sprinklers can minimise not just the building devastation but also the human suffering that a fire can inflict. \nWhy schools need Sprinklers \n \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nGreater London Sprinkler Review 2018-2021\nBAFSA\, why sprinklers need schools\nBAFSA Fire Data Report No 5 Fire Incident Data Report Educational Buildings
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-community-special-school-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T131200
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
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UID:10000328-1682765160-1682773920@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derby Shopping Centre Car Park Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derby Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 29 April 2023\nTime of call; 10:46\nTime of Stop; 12:45\nIncident closed 13:12\nWhere\, Derby\nOccupancy: Shopping Centre\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS12845 Sprinkler System\n\nDFRS have reported the following incident involving a motor vehicle fire within a large\, enclosed shopping centre basement car park providing direct access to over 190 shops. \nThe Incident \n\nThree fire appliances were mobilised by DFRS mobilisation control.\nOn arrival\, operational crews identified that a motor vehicle had caught light.\nA team of 4 firefighters were committed wearing breathing apparatus\, identifying that the fire was contained within the engine compartment of the vehicle.\nAs the bonnet of the motor vehicle was opened\, the sprinkler system activated\nContaining and controlling  the fire to within the engine compartment of the motor vehicle.\nPreventing further fire spread to adjacent motor vehicles.\nThe fire was extinguished using one main jet/hose reel.\nDue to heavy smoke logging within the carpark a positive pressure ventilation fan was used to clear the smoke.\nThe premises emergency plan was implemented resulting in the evacuation of the premises.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\n The outcome of this incident could have been so much different when compared to the Kings Dock Car Park Fire where sprinklers were not installed. \n\nThe severe open sided car park fire at the Liverpool Echo Arena on the 31 March 2017 destroyed a seven-story building and up to 1\,400 motor vehicles.\nResulting in Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service commencing investigations into the incident\nPublishing comprehensive report into the fire protection considerations surrounding the fire.\n\nIdentifying\, recommending  \n\nSprinklers are effective in both controlling a developing and fully developed fire.\nWithout sprinklers fire is likely to spread from car to car and dangerous levels of smoke are likely for long periods\nDesigners should seriously consider sprinkler provision to avoid multiple vehicle fires\, resulting in huge insurable losses and the possible loss of life.\nCurrent building regulations for car parks should be reviewed in light of this incident.\n\n \n  \nGovernment Concerns \n\nIn 2006\, Communities & Local Government (CLG) Sustainable Buildings Division commissioned the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to carry out\na 3-year project looking at the problems associated with fires in car parks.\nThe research provides valuable information for designers and other building professionals about the hazards and risks associated with modern motor cars.\nThis research has resulted in the publication of: ‘Fire Spread in Car Parks’ BD2552’ published in 2010 by CLG.\n\nOf particular interest\, the report highlighted the fact that the provision of a automatic fire sprinkler system can resist an outbreak of fire to the vehicle of origin-and this allow safe entry for firefighters to fully extinguish any remnants of a fire. \nImportance of Management \nIt should be remembered sprinklers control the size of the fire\, reduce the amount of smoke produced. Shopping centres are one of the most complex buildings that often include a variety of uses within the complex\, leisure areas\, hotels\, apartments\, cinemas\, and offices underground car parks \nTherefore\, require a high standard of management compared to other building uses reflected with the provision of complex control rooms in many cases. \nAllowing the officer in charge in the event of a fire to implement a comprehensive tactical plan interacting with the fixed fire installations\, using live CCTV footage. \nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains. \nTo highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler system. \nFurther Guidance  \n\nBAFSA Sprinklers in Car Parks Information File 10a\nBAFSA Sprinkler Saves Review\nDFRS\nKings Dock Car Park Fire Report\nLFB Open Letter\nDerby Telegraph.co.uk\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derby-shopping-centre-car-park-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Derby
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230317T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230605T162941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230605T162941Z
UID:10000336-1679061600-1679072400@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Nottingham School Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Nottingham Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 17 March 2023\nTime of call; 14:00\nWhere: Sneinton\, Nottinghamshire\nOccupancy: School\, academy\n\nNFRS have reported the following Nottingham Academy fire resulting in the school commercial sprinkler system activating that clearly identifies the benefits of installing fire suppression systems for schools. \nNottingham Academy is a large academy built on two campuses with a capacity of 3750 pupils\, it is one of only a handful of schools in the country with its own nursery\, primary\, Secondary and Sixth form provision. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised from Carlton\, London Road and Stockhill Fire stations.\nOn arrival\, operational crews identified that a small fire in the nursery office was contained and extinguished by the school’s sprinkler system.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\nWatch Manager Wiggan said: “There was only slight fire damage to the room of origin at the school due to them having the correct sprinkler system in place. Without this\, the fire could have spread rapidly and put the school at risk.” \nThey tell a story…………. \nThe reporting of sprinkler saves tell a story bringing the incident to life\, this incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers for both life and property protection. \nSchool fires have a devasting impact on both a school and a community\, every year many schools are damaged or destroyed by fires\, affecting the education of pupils across the country causing millions of pounds worth of damage. \nOn this occasion\, the impact of this school fire was minimal due to the decision at the design stage to install fire sprinklers throughout the school: – \n\nFire\, heat/smoke damage contained to the compartment of origin.\nOther locations within the school were unaffected.\nSchools’ continuity allowing pupils/students to return to normality far more efficiently with considerably less disruption.\n\nWhen you compare this to a recent school fire in Yatton Bristol on the 29 May 2023 where sprinklers were not fitted\, the outcome on this occasion was that the school was destroyed by the fire. \nThe image speaks a thousand words……… \n \nImage credit Avon Fire & rescue Service \nLegislation\, did you know it is mandatory for all new schools in Scotland & centrally funded schools in Wales to be fitted with sprinklers. This is not the case for England\, current guidance when first released in 2007\, acknowledged the important role of sprinklers and stated that “all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in a few low-risk schools”. \nUnfortunately\, it is possible for designers and developers to circumvent the installation of sprinklers but still improve areas by using other building design guidance. The outcome is new- built schools without fire sprinklers being installed. \nDid you know 219 primary and secondary schools were damaged by fire in 2021/22 in England which is an 35% increase from 2020/21. \nFurther Guidance  \n\nBAFSA:- Sprinklers in Schools Animation\nBAFSA:- Sprinkler saves review 2021/2022\nNFCC Sprinkler tool kit 2023\nNFCC sprinklers in schools position statement\nNFRS press release\nBristol Live\, fire destroys primary school
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/nottingham-school-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230303T163000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230315T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230316T183651Z
UID:10000417-1677853800-1677861000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Shopping Centre Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service \n\nFire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (SYFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 3 March 2023\nTime of call; 14:30\nWhere\, Sheffield\nOccupancy; Commercial retail shopping centre\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Commercial sprinkler system\n\nSouth Yorkshire Fire& Rescue Service have reported the following incident involving a fire within a multi-use shopping centre containing retail units\, restaurants\, and screen cinema. \nIncident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified that a fire within a public toilet cubicle had been extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head.\nNo further firefighting was required by SYFRS.\nIt was established that the cause of the fire was a malicious act.\nFire/smoke\, damage was contained to the compartment of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nImportance of Management \nIt should be remembered sprinklers control the size of the fire\, reduce the amount of smoke produced. In shopping centres\, it is common practice to protect the commercial unit/shop with sprinklers to control the fire size. Sprinklers are not installed in the malls to prevent overcooling of the smoke\, and the risk of wet slippery surfaces on escape routes. \nShopping centres are one of the most complex buildings that often include a variety of uses within the complex\, leisure areas\, hotels\, apartments\, cinemas\, and offices. Therefore\, require a high standard of management compared to other building uses. \nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains. \nTo highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler system. \nBusiness Continuity\, the inclusion of fire sprinklers  \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Businesses\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time.\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nBAFSA Information file number 4\, Retail\nLFB; Open letter to shopping centre managers\n\nSources \n\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheffield-shopping-centre-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Sheffied
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T091500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230302T094200
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230326T190332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T184458Z
UID:10000419-1677748500-1677750120@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Shopping Retail Park Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 2 March 2023\nTime of call; 09:15\nTime of stop;09:42\nWhere\, Leicester\nOccupancy; Shopping unit\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Commercial sprinkler system\n\nLeicestershire| Fire & Rescue Service have reported the following 3 pump fire involving an out-of-town shopping retail park unit resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. \nIncident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified\n\n\nThe premises emergency action plan had been implemented following the activation of the premises fire alarm.\nSmoke percolating from a ground floor storeroom.\n\n\nUpon implementation of the operational tactical plan\, breathing apparatus crew were committed to locate\, extinguish the fire using firefighting media.\nUpon entry within the storeroom \, firefighters observed the activation of the sprinkler system which assisted in containing\, controlling the fire.\nThe stop message was sent to brigade control 09:42\nIt was established that the seat of the fire involved a white goods refrigeration unit activating one sprinkler head.\nFire/smoke\, damage was contained to the room of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nSprinkler System \n\nAnnex F System\nDuplicate water supplies\nDesigned to OH3\nDedicated storage tank.\n\nComment \n\nDue to the time of the incident the fire rescue service were not delayed accessing the premises\, allowing the operational tactical plan to be immediately implemented.\nOutcome\, successful conclusion to the incident with only minor fire/smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin\, demonstrating the benefits of sprinklers for firefighter safety\, business continuity.\nHowever\, if this incident took place out of hours with the premises not protected by a sprinkler system the outcome would have been so much different. Access to the premises for the FRS would have been severely delayed\, the outcome allowing a relatively small fire developing to a major fire resulting in severe fire damage or even loss of the retail unit.\n\nSource\, Leicestershire live. \nThe fire service spokesman said: “The cause of the fire was accidental. It was started by an electrical fault in a refrigeration unit in a storeroom.” He added that none of the store’s stock was damaged in the blaze\, with the damage limited to the area of the refrigeration unit. \nSprinklers are the only active fire measure. \n\nWhich detects a fire\nProvides audible warning.\n\n\nContains\, controls or extinguishes a fire.\n\nBusiness Continuity\, the inclusion of fire sprinklers  \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Businesses\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time.\n\nImportance of Management \n\nIs paramount ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains. To highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler system\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nBAFSA Information file number 4\, Retail\nLFB; Open letter to shopping centre managers\n\nSources \n\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)\nLeicestershirelive\nLeicestershire Fire & Rescue Service\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/leicestershire-shopping-retail-park-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:leicester
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T013000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230228T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230307T171712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230307T175848Z
UID:10000415-1677547800-1677598200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ipswich Shopping Centre Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 28 February 2023\nTime of call; 01:30\nWhere; Ipswich\nOccupancy; Shopping centre\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Commercial sprinkler system\n\nSFRS have reported the following incident involving a retail shopping centre resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. \nIncident \n\nCommercial kitchen fire\n2x sprinkler heads actuated.\nContaining/controlling and extinguishing the fire prior to the arrival of SFRS\nThe benefit of which contained the fire to the room of origin.\nOperational crews identified that the cause of the fire was due to a dehumidifier electrical appliance.\nThe sprinkler isolating valve for the activated sprinkler zone\, isolated by SFRS following confirmation that the fire had been extinguished.\nThe benefit of which allowed.\n\n\nThe remaining zones within the premises to remain online.\nPreventing water egress effecting other areas of the premises\n\n\nWithin a short period of time the sprinkler engineer reinstated\, serviced\, tested the sprinkler system.\n\nManagement \n\nIs paramount ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including    sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains\nTo highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler system\n\nBusiness Continuity\, this incident clearly demonstrates the inclusion of fire sprinklers.  \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Businesses\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nLFB; Open letter to shopping centre managers\n\nSources \n\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)\nSuffolk Fire & Rescue Service
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/ipswich-shopping-centre-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Ipswich
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230301
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230620T192138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230625T203430Z
UID:10000421-1677542400-1677628799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Automatic Fire Suppression Watermist Activation: School
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Kent Fire Rescue Service (KFRS)\nIncident; Educational building fire\nWhen; 28/02/2023\nWhere\, Hawkhurst\, Kent\nType of Premises; School\nAutomatic fire suppression System: Low Pressure Watermist System designed and installed to BS8489\n\nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported resulting in the activation of the premises watermist system. \nThe premises consists of a co-educational nursery\, pre-prep and prep preparatory school for children aged 3 to 13. The fire took place within a two-storey building containing 2x design\, technology workshops on the ground floor with 4 additional classrooms on the first floor. \nIncident \n\nDuring a workshop school lesson\, a fire broke out involving a laser cutter.\nActivating the premises fire alarm system\, nearest water mist nozzle adjacent to the fire.\nThe school emergency plan was implemented resulting in the school being evacuated.\nThe fire was contained\, controlled\, and extinguished by the activation of one watermist nozzle head within the compartment of origin.\nThe watermist system was isolated by maintenance staff following assessment the fire had been extinguished preventing water collateral damage\n\nThis system actuation ensured that: \n\nDamaged caused by the fire and subsequent firefighting actions by the FRS was minimal.\nStudents were able to return to the premises within an hour following the close of the incident.\nThe classroom involved with the fire was able to be reoccupied the next day following the reinstallation of the watermist system and completion of minor cosmetic repairs.\n\nFurther information about watermist systems  is contained in the BAFSA publication BIF 9 \nLinks‑‑ \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nGreater London Review of Fire Sprinklers\nWater mist systems for protection of buildings BIF 9\nNottingham School Fire Sprinkler activation
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/automatic-fire-suppression-watermist-activation-school/
LOCATION:kent
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230211
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230215T225958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230317T073305Z
UID:10000413-1675987200-1676073599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Warehouse Fork lift Fire\,  Sprinkler Activation Runcorn
DESCRIPTION:Image credit Cheshire Fire Rescue Service \n\nFire Rescue Service; Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 10 February 2023\nTime of call; 06:10\nWhere\, Cheshire\nOccupancy; Warehouse\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Commercial sprinkler system\n\nCFRS have reported the following 2 pump fire involving the premises Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) powered forklift truck within a warehouse resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. \nThe Incident \n\nOn arrival crews identified that the premises\n\n\nEmergency action plan had been implemented\nActivation of the premises sprinkler system\n\n\nThe source of the fire was identified to involve the premises LPG powered forklift truck located within the warehouse\n1x sprinkler head actuated immediately above the seat of the fire containing/controlling the fire prior to the arrival of CFRS\nAllowing crucial time for the officer in charge to implement their operational tactical plan\nBreathing apparatus crews were committed to extinguishing the fire suppressing remaining hot spots with firefighting media\, 1 x jet.\nEnquires are ongoing to identify the cause of the fire\n\nFirefighter Safety \n\n This incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers for fires involving cylinders.\nA fire where a cylinder is confirmed to be involved has the potential to be devastating.\nWhen exposed to extreme heat gas cylinders are at a risk of failure and may rapture due to over pressure. Increasing the risk to firefighter safety when tackling fires where cylinders are involved.\nIt is paramount that fires involving cylinders are immediately cooled with copious amounts of water cooling the cylinder reducing the risk of rupture clearly demonstrated by the activation of the sprinkler system.\n\nBusiness Continuity  \nThis is the second incident reported to Sprinkler Saves Uk involving an LPG powered forklift truck on both occasions the sprinkler system activated controlling\, containing the fire clearly demonstrating the inclusion of fire sprinklers \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Businesses\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time\nOn this occasion it is reported that the estimated value of damage due to the fire was up to £10\,000 with only 1 business day lost due to the fire\n\nThe images of the incident reinforce \n\nFire damage contained to the forklift truck\nNo visible fire damage to the racking or palletised goods\nWater released from the sprinkler head containing/controlling the fire\, cooling the LPG\n\nA similar incident involving a fork lift fire was caught on video demonstrating the effectiveness of a sprinkler system extinguishing the fire before the arrival of the fire rescue service. Click here to open  \nVideo Credit Tyne & Wear FRS \nFurther guidance/Information \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nCheshire Fire Rescue Service\nGateshead\, Warehouse Sprinkler Save\n\nSources \n\nCheshire Fire Rescue Service\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/warehouse-fork-lift-fire-sprinkler-activation-runcorn/
LOCATION:Runcorn
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T012000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230123T152000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20230205T205422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230205T205820Z
UID:10000409-1674436800-1674487200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Bolton Restaurant Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Bolton Fire Sprinkler Activation  \n\nFire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 23 January 2023\nTime of call; 01:20\nWhere\, Bolton\nOccupancy; Restaurant\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Fire Sprinklers\n\nGMFRS\, have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system \nIncident \n\n3 x Pump fire with pumping appliances attending from Bolton Central and one from Bolton North\nOn arrival operational crews identified that the premises sprinkler system actuated extinguishing the fire located on the ground floor of the premises\n2 x sprinkler heads actuated\nOperational crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished remaining hot spots\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation\nNo injuries were reported\n\nThe Bolton News reported that the incident was a suspected arson attack\, with police enquires ongoing \nBusiness continuity \nDisappointingly reference is made to water egress caused by the sprinkler system following activation\, it should be noted. \n\nThis incident was a suspected arson attack\nTwo sprinkler heads actuated due to the predetermined temperature of the head being reached.\nThe fire was extinguished before the arrival of GMFRS\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire\nMinor disruption to the business\nOnce it has been confirmed to the Officer in Charge that the fire has been extinguished the sprinkler system will be isolated\, to achieve this the fire rescue service require the appropriate information to interact with the sprinkler system.\n\nIt is best practice that owners or managers for any premises provide up-to-date plans/information allowing key fire safety systems including the location of sprinkler isolation valves for sprinkler systems to be immediately available allowing Fire Rescue Services to interact with these systems on their arrival. \nFurther guidance can be found in \n\nBS EN 12845\, Signs\, notices\, and information\n\n \n  \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nGMFRS\nThe Bolton News
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/bolton-restaurant-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Bolton
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T181500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221214T191800
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20221229T163453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221229T164037Z
UID:10000403-1671041700-1671045480@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:City of London Market Commercial Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 14 December 2022\nWhere\, City of London\nTime of call: 18:15\nTime of Stop: 19:18\nUse of premises; Market\nLocation of incident: Refrigeration Unit\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLondon Fire Brigade have reported the above-mentioned 4 pump fire involving a fire within an operational meat market housing a range of stalls and shops resulting in the loss of 3 tonnes of meat within a refrigeration unit. (15 Pig Carcasses) \nThe benefits of installing a commercial sprinkler system for business continuity/life safety is clearly demonstrated following this incident which took place at one of the busiest trading periods of the year. \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, contained/controlled within the ceiling of the refrigeration unit\nThe fire did not spread from compartment of origin\nNo injuries were reported\n\nA relatively small fire was extinguished by the activation of the commercial sprinkler system\, resulting in only a minor inconvenience for the tenants/businesses associated within the market. The market reopened the same evening from midnight with only one shop unit closed due to the fire. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Sprinklers are the only fire safety system that detects a fire\, suppresses a fire and raises the alarm. “They save lives and protect property and they are especially important where there are vulnerable residents who would find it difficult to escape\, like those with mobility problems.” \nThe Business Sprinkler Alliance\, report that fire is the leading cause of commercial property loss\, with the Association of British Insurers (ABI) noting Uk business with fire property claims of £940 million in 2018. It is why risk-aware businesses understand the importance of physical resilience and recognise the need for effective methods to protect their property. The effective method to do this is through the use of an appropriately designed and installed sprinkler system. \n\nEvidence clearly show that  automatic fire sprinklers prevent large fires because they activate automatically following a fire\nControlling or even extinguishing the blaze before the Fire and Rescue Service arrives.\nThey therefore save lives and protect firefighters who attend incidents\nThey also prevent significant damage or destruction of a building by fire.\nCurrently\, automatic fire sprinklers are not widely used in the UK because the guidance rarely prescribes their use.\n\n  \nSo when are sprinklers required ?\n \nCredit/image  Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service \nLinks/source \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nLFB Press Release\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, sprinkler activation saves leisure facility\nDerbyshire Fire & Rescue Service\, When are sprinklers required
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/city-of-london-market-commercial-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:City of London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T161000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T173300
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20221122T184504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T184504Z
UID:10000401-1665936600-1665941580@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:LFB Match Funding Competition Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire involving smoking materials\nWhen; 16 October 2022\nTime of call; 16:10\nTime of stop 17:33\nWhere\, Barking\nUse of premises; Specialised Housing consisting of three floors\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLondon Fire Brigade/Triangle fire systems  have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system \n Background \n\nThe benefits of match funding provided by Fire & Rescue Services\, in this case the LFB\, to entice social and private housing providers to assist them with meeting the costs of installing sprinklers within premises housing vulnerable persons clearly justified following the above reported sprinkler activation.\nIn 2014\, London Fire Brigade launched a competition to incentivise housing providers to install sprinklers and to promote the Authorities Sprinkler Strategy\, working to promote the use and adoption of residential sprinkler systems.\nThe London Borough Barking and Dagenham were successful receiving £84\,250 to install a sprinkler system in the above-mentioned extra care housing unit containing 33 flats for elderly residents with support needs completed June 2015.\nFunding was allocated from the Fire Prevention Grant received from the government for fire prevention work\nSeven years following the installation of the residential sprinkler installation\, the benefits of this competition were clear for all to see\, following a fire involving smoking materials which activated the sprinkler system containing/controlled the fire within the dwelling.\nSupporting most recent ¹UK research commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network\,  supported by The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association.\nThe research report that across all premises types:\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate\n\nPremises residential Sprinkler System Specification \n\nResidential AFSS; installed to BS9251:2014\nCategory; 3 system\nSprinkler heads; Viking VK457\nAlarm; interfaced with building fire alarm system\nWater supply; Town Main\nCoverage; dwellings/communal areas\n\nIncident \n\nFire appliances from Barking\, Milford and East Ham fire stations were mobilised to the fire\nOn arrival crews identified a fire on the second floor within a two roomed flat\nThe premises sprinkler system actuated resulting in three sprinkler heads containing/controlling the fire\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed\, extinguishing the fire with one firefighting jet\n50% of the dwelling was damaged by fire\nFirefighters rescued a woman via an internal stairway who was removed to hospital with a further 15 residents evacuated to a place of safety\nThe fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials\n\n Benefits of the sprinkler system \n\nFire contained to compartment of origin\nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing\n\n\nThe fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan evacuate the premises\nFlashover prevented\n\nLegislation \n\nIn Scotland and Wales all new build and converted care homes/specialised housing require to have sprinklers fitted\nIn England and Northern Ireland there is no requirement\n\nConclusion \n\nThe decision taken by the LFB in 2014 to launch the match funding sprinkler competition should be applauded\, without this initiative the outcome of this incident could have been so much different.\nFor example\, the Newgrange care home Hertfordshire 2017 was the scene of a major fire which broke out in the early hours of the morning. The home was occupied by 35 residents\, sprinklers were not fitted resulting in firefighters rescuing 33 elderly and immobile residents sadly two residents died because of the fire.\nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could have been so much different\, because of this fire the coroner raised concerns that sprinkler systems are not mandatory in care homes. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service recommended sprinklers be installed. The home was rebuilt – without fire sprinklers installed.\nThis is the second FRS match funding success following the positive Hostel Sprinkler Save reported by Essex Fire Rescue Service on the 28 May 2022 involving a kitchen fire\n\n  \n \n\nNewgrange care home fire\nCredit: Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nNFCC Sprinkler Week campaign toolkit May 22 sprinkler toolkit\n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017\nLFB Press release Winners of match funding sprinkler competition\nEssex Fire Rescue Service match funding Hostel sprinkler save\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-match-funding-competition-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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UID:10000407-1663698960-1663711200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Northamptonshire Warehouse Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 20 September 2022\nTime of call; 18:36\nWhere\, Northamptonshire\nOccupancy; Warehouse\, distribution centre\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Commercial sprinkler system\n\nNorthamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service have reported the following 4 pump fire involving a single storey warehouse distribution centre (80\,000m²) resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. \nIncident \n\nExternal fire involving the premises carboard baler located in the loading bay\n1x sprinkler head actuated\nContaining/controlling the fire prior to the arrival of NFRS\nOn arrival crews identified that the loading bay was heavily smoke logged.\nThe premises was immediately evacuated in accordance with the premises emergency action plan\nBreathing apparatus crews were committed extinguishing the fire with a hose reel jet\nIt is reported that crews left the incident after 22:00\nNo injuries were reported\n\nSprinkler System \n\nBS12845\nWater supply dedicated storage tank\n\nBusiness Continuity\, this incident clearly demonstrates the inclusion of fire sprinklers  \n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Businesses\nOffer business owners technology which reduces risk to life and degree of damage caused in the event of a fire\nIncrease resilience to fire incidents controlling/extinguishing a fire before the arrival of the FRS\nReduce the impact from fire on business allowing the business to be back up and running within a short period of time\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nNorthampton Fire& Rescue Service\n\nSources \n\nNorthamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS)\nNorthamptonshire Telegraph\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/northamptonshire-warehouse-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Northamptonshire
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T201600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T211600
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20220825T203024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220825T203024Z
UID:10000389-1661026560-1661030160@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Multi Occupancy Entertainment Centre Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Yorkshire Fire Rescue Service (WYFRS)\nIncident;  fire involving\, electrical appliance\nWhen; 20 August 2022\nTime of call; 20:16\nWhere\, Castleford\, Gravity Trampoline Park\nType of premises; Multi Occupancy Entertainment Centre\nUse of Unit; Trampolining Park\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Fire Sprinklers\n\nWYFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system \nIncident \n\n3 x Pump fire with pumping appliances attending from local stations\nFire within a commercial unit\, indoor sporting venue\nCommercial Sprinkler system actuated following a fire involving a electrical appliance which spread to rubber matting\n200 people evacuated the premises following the activation of the premises fire alarm system\n\nSprinkler system \n\nInterfaced with the fire detection and fire alarm system allowing the alarm to be raised\nWater supply\, designated suction tank\nExtinguished the fire\, with no further firefighting action required from WYFRS on arrival\n3x Pendent Sprinkler heads actuated\n\n Benefits of the sprinkler system  \n\nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan\nFire damage was limited to the area in the vicinity of the seat of the fire\nThe fire did not spread from the compartment of origin\nNo injuries reported\, complex evacuation plan successfully implemented\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting muti-occupancy entertainment centres with a commercial sprinkler system.\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire with only minor disruption to the unit directly involved with the fire\, The business is reported to reopen on the 26 August\nOther commercial units/activity sites were not affected\, remain opened as usual following the fire\nSevere damage\, loss of earnings and ongoing disruption to the business was avoided\nIf sprinklers were not fitted the outcome of the fire could have resulted in the  buildings unit being either completely or partially destroyed\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Fire Data reports\, provide a detailed analysis of compound data1 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers systems were reported over the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21.\nWest Yorkshire Fire Rescue Service\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance; FIRE AT SUFFOLK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE IMPACTS BUSINESSES
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/multi-occupancy-entertainment-centre-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Castleford
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T093800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T093800
DTSTAMP:20260418T093725
CREATED:20220618T221159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220618T221912Z
UID:10000365-1655545080-1655545080@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fire Sprinklers Save Derbyshire School
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire Rescue Service (DFRS)\nDate of incident; 22 May 2022\nTime of call 09:38\nLocation; Glossopdale School and Sixth Form\, Glossop\nBackground; Purpose built new school occupied 2018\nPurpose group; Educational building\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident: Room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Sprinkler System\n\nDFRS\, reported the above-mentioned fire sprinkler that clearly identifies the benefits of installing automatic fire suppression systems for schools. \nOn this occasion protecting this school\, both in terms of life and property protection. \nThe Incident  \nThe fire originated in a room located at the rear of the building which was extinguished before the arrival of DFRS. Two people with minor burns received hospital treatment as a result from the fire \nIt is reported that approximately 1m2 of floor space damaged by fire\, smoke damage contained to the compartment of origin \nAutomatic Fire Suppression System \n\nThe system was installed to meet the requirements of BS12845\nWater supply via dedicated capacity tank/Pump\, minimum duration of 30mins\nTwo fire sprinkler heads actuated\n\nBusiness Continuity \nSchool fires have a devasting impact on both a school and a community\, every year many schools are damaged or destroyed by fires\, affecting the education of pupils across the country causing millions of pounds worth of damage. \nOn this occasion\, the impact of this school fire was minimal due to the decision at the design stage to install fire sprinklers throughout the school: – \n\nFire\, heat/smoke damage contained to the compartment of origin\nOther locations within the school were unaffected\nSchools’ continuity allowing pupils/students to return to normality far more efficiently with considerably less disruption\nThe school was closed for only 2 hours the following day allowing for minor housekeeping to be completed\n\n  \nWhen you compare this to the three major school fires in Derbyshire that were all severely damaged by fire in May/October 2020\, where sprinklers were not fitted \n\n St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy\, in Darley Abbey\, 3 October 2020\nRavensdale Infant School\,  5 October 2020\nHarrington Junior school fire 28 May 2020\n\n \nCredit image DFRS\, Ravensdale Infant School \n  \nThese fires have resulted in the agreement of a statement of intent\, between DFRS\, Derby City Council and Derbyshire County Council\, surrounding sprinklers in new-build schools and those undergoing renovation\, which should be applauded.\n  \n \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting educational premises with AFSS:-\n\nWithout the Fire Sprinkler System\, there would have been significant damage to the school\, potential risk of injury to members of staff\, firefighters\n\nLegislation \n\nCurrently sprinklers are only mandatory in new school buildings in Scotland and Wales but not in England and Northern Ireland.\nBuilding Bulletin 100 (Design document for new schools) is currently being reviewed\, highlighting that the sprinkler expectation will be removed. Our position is that that government explicitly maintains the sprinkler expectation in the revised BB100 publication so that fewer schools are damaged and destroyed by fire.\n\n Links \n\nBAFSA;-Sprinklers In Schools animation\nDFRS; Statement of Intent-Fire Protection measures in Schools\nDFRS; Press release\nNFCC; Sprinkler Tool Kit 2022\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/fire-sprinklers-save-derbyshire-school/
LOCATION:Glossop
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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