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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230703
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
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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:20260418T110101
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T104600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230429T131200
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20230502T211235Z
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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:20260418T110101
CREATED:20230605T162941Z
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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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T183600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220920T220000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20230127T124446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230127T124446Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T201600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220820T211600
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
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:20260418T110101
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T183700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220611T193500
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220707T074249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220707T074249Z
UID:10000375-1654972620-1654976100@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London\, Hotel Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire & Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nDate of incident: 11/06/2022\nTime of Call 18:37\nPremise type: Hotel of 7 Storeys\, 3 basement levels\nType of Incident: Fire\nLocation of Fire; Basement\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a fire located in the basement of the premises. \n Incident \n\n4 fire pumping appliances\, were mobilised from fire stations located in the city of London\n25 Firefighters were required to deal with the incident\nThe premises implemented its emergency action plan (EAFP) resulting in over 700 guests/staff evacuating the premises\nThe seat of the fire involved stacked towels in the basement corridor of the spa area\nCause of the fire is believed to have been accidental\, caused by self-heating towels\n2 Sprinkler heads actuated extinguishing the fire before the arrival of the LFB\nTime of stop 19:35\n\nBenefits of the commercial sprinkler System \n\nNo injuries were reported\nThe sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection\, fire alarm system\, the benefit of which allowed.\n\n\nThe LFB to be alerted\, mobilised.\nThe premises to implement their EAFP allowing their occupants to safely evacuate the building.\n\n\nFire was extinguished\, contained to compartment of origin\n\nBusiness Continuity\, \n\nMinimal disruption sustained to the hotel\, allowing the business to resume operations quickly within an hour of the incident\nPotential major fire prevented\, reducing costs to business by limiting fire damage\n\nThis incident proves once again the installation of a sprinkler system prevents major financial losses ensuring that if a fire occurs it is only a minor inconvenience. \nTwo fires two different outcomes \n\nWhen you compare this incident to a hotel fire in Willenhall\, West Midlands reported by the Business Sprinkler alliance where sprinklers were not fitted\,\nThe outcome.\n\n\n10 pumping fire appliances requiring 60 firefighters to extinguish the fire\nGuests had to be relocated to alternative accommodation\n\n\nIncident commander Dave Hodgkins said: “The building has been completely gutted out by the fire. “We managed to save a small part of it when the fire was spreading\, but the affected areas have been completely destroyed.”\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nLFB Press Release\, City of London\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\,Hotel Willenhall\, Hoilday Inn fire
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-hotel-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:City of London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T043500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220526T171900
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220531T194011Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T194243Z
UID:10000363-1653539700-1653585540@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Supermarket Sprinkler Save\, St Helens
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS)\nDate of Incident May 26\, 2022\nTime of call 04:35\nTime of stop 05:19\nLocation; St Helens\nProperty type; Shop and Commercial (Large Supermarket)\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of fire; Front of the store\nIgnition source; Electrical\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nThe St Helens Star have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a white goods appliance which caught light in the early hours of the morning\, the store was closed at the time of incident\, the premises commercial sprinkler system actuated extinguishing the fire before the arrival of two MFRS appliances. \nThe benefits of installing sprinklers clearly demonstrated with crews leaving the scene of the incident in less than an hour highlighting the benefits for business continuity. \nThe danger of supermarket fires should not be underestimated\, firefighters in Gloucester were put at risk when tackling superstore fire in 1996 which sadly resulted in the loss of life firefighter Fleur Bard\, 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 \nLinks \nBAFSA \nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2021/22 \nProduced for information purposes to raise awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler saves from across the United Kingdom \nBAFSA \nIncident Data Reports Focus on Sprinklers \nA series of reports providing detailed analysis of compound data on fire incidents in Great Britain where fire sprinklers were reported as present\, operated over the period of 2018/19 to 2021/21 \nSt Helens Star \nCredit to St Helens Star
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/supermarket-sprinkler-save-st-helens/
LOCATION:St Helens
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220517
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220816T183425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220913T121832Z
UID:10000387-1652659200-1652745599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elgin Academy Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service: Scottish Fire Rescue Service (SFRS)\nIncident: Fire\nWhen: 16 May 2022\nTime of call: 09:07\nLocation: Elgin\nOccupancyElgin Academy\nAutomatic fire suppression System: Fire Sprinklers\n\n SFRS have reported the following incident. \nOverview \nInterrogating Sprinkler Saves.co.uk records this is the third reported school fire involving a malicious act involving the school toilets located in Scotland in the space of 4 months. \n21 February 2022\, Crieff High School \n\nIgnition source \, toilet paper/fixed plastic toilet roll dispenser\n1x sprinkler head actuated\nExtinguished the fire\n\n25 April 2022\, Elgin High School \n\nIgnition source \, toilet paper/alcohol gel\n1x sprinkler head actuated\nContained/controlled the fire\n\n16 May 2022 Elgin Academy \n\n\n\nIgnition source \, toilet paper/alcohol gel\n1x sprinkler head actuated\nExtinguished the fire\n\n\n\n\nSince 2010 all new built Scottish schools are required to have automatic fire sprinklers fitted\, protecting both the occupants and the building in line with Scottish Building Standards for non-domestic buildings.\nThe benefits of this legislation clearly demonstrated for the above-mentioned incidents\, on each occasion the fire was contained to the compartment of origin\, preventing a minor inconvenience escalating into a major fire.\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 improvement in areas such as automatic fire suppression systems by using other building design guidance. The outcome schools not installed with fire sprinklers.\n\nBackground \nElgin Academy is a three-storey school accommodating up to 1050 pupils which moved into this new premises in April 2012. The school is a widely used community facility with sport facilities\, performance facilities open to the public. \nThe Incident  \n\nOne fire rescue appliance was mobilised to a fire involving the school toilet cubicles on the first floor\nUpon entry\, it was identified the sprinkler system had extinguished the fire with no further firefighting media required\nMinimal fire and smoke damage limited to the fully enclosed WC toilet\nToilet paper/alcohol gel material ignited first\n\nAutomatic Fire Sprinkler System \n\nWet pipe System\nActuation\, 1x concealed fire sprinkler head\n\nThe outcome of this fire could have been so much different if this incident had been in England. \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\nSt 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 Derbyshire Fire Rescue Service (DFRS)\, Ravensdale Infant School \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 \nLinks \n\nBAFSA- Sprinklers in School Animation\nDFRS: Statement of intent-Fire protection measures in schools\nNFCC Consultation response BB100 Fire Safety Design for Schools
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/elgin-academy-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220425T124400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T090000
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220812T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220812T211155Z
UID:10000383-1650890640-1650963600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Elgin High School Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service: Scottish Fire Rescue Service (SFRS)\nIncident: Fire\nWhen: 25 April 2022\nTime of call: 12:44 pm\nLocation: Elgin High School\, Elgin\nOccupancy: Comprehensive Education Facility\nAutomatic fire suppression System: Fire Sprinklers\n\n SFRS have reported the following incident; \nBackground \nElgin High School is a three storey\, £30 million six-year comprehensive facility accommodating up to 800 pupils which opened in October 2017\, replacing the old high school building. The new school is a widely used community facility with sport facilities\, performance facilities open to the public. \nAutomatic Fire Sprinklers \n\nSince 2010 all new built Scottish schools are required to have automatic fire sprinklers fitted\, protecting both the occupants and the building in line with Scottish Building Standards for non-domestic buildings.\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 improvement in areas such as automatic fire suppression systems by using other building design guidance. The outcome schools not installed with fire sprinklers.\n\nThe Incident  \n\nTwo fire rescue appliances were mobilised to a fire involving the school toilet cubicles on the second floor\, one breathing apparatus crew consisting of two wearers were committed to extinguish the fire.\nUpon entry\, it was identified the sprinkler system\, actuated controlling/containing the fire to within the compartment of origin. The fire was extinguished using one hose reel jet\, no injuries were reported\nMinimal fire and smoke damage limited to the fully enclosed WC toilet\nToilet paper was established to be the material ignited first\n\nAutomatic Fire Sprinkler System \n\nWet pipe System\nActuation\, 1x concealed fire sprinkler head\n\nBusiness continuity \n\nThis incident was a relatively minor inconvenience due to the prompt activation of the sprinkler system preventing a major fire\, proving once again that schools are back up and running in a short period of time. The benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated protecting this £30 million comprehensive facility.\n\nThe outcome of this fire could have been so much different\,  if this incident had been in England. \nFor example\, The Selsey Academy fire\, August 2016 sprinklers were not fitted\, the outcome the school left destroyed following the fire. The Academy was rebuilt would you believe without sprinklers!!!!!!!!!! \nImagine what it feels like to lose everything you have been striving for because a fire\nin your school has destroyed your course work\, your art\, your pets\, your memories… And then to discover that it could all have been protected if automatic fire sprinklers had been present. The confusion and emotional distress can be unfathomable for the most vulnerable in our communities \n  \n                \nImages\, credit West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service \nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association: Why schools need sprinklers\nSFRS\nNational Fire Chiefs Council\, Sprinklers in Schools Position Statement\nPublic Sector Build Journal\, Fire Risk In Schools And The Need For Sprinklers
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/elgin-high-school-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Elgin
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220330
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220407T185920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220531T194146Z
UID:10000352-1648512000-1648598399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Liverpool Restaurant Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Merseyside Fire Rescue Service (MFRS)\nDate of Incident; 29 March 2022\nLocation; Liverpool\nPremises; Restaurant\nCause of fire; Electrical\nSprinkler System; BS12845\n\n  \n             \nImages credit J&J Fire Engineering \nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported involving an electrical fire which was extinguished by the premises commercial sprinkler system. As the images clearly show due the activation of the sprinkler system minimal fire\, smoke damage was sustained in the premises resulting in minimal impact to the business. \nOne fast response sprinkler head actuated\, raising the alarm with no injuries reported. \nThis incident clearly identifies the importance of installing sprinklers as part of a holistic approach for business continuity. \nThe inclusion of a commercial sprinkler system has been proven to: – \n\nPrevent major financial loss to the business hospitality community\nPreventing a potential major incident and reducing it to only a minor inconvenience\n\nThe harsh reality of fire was brought home in the Business Sprinkler Alliance article focusing on a children’s clothing brand whose business was devastated by fire in their original unsprinklered facility. Their new completed facility has been rebuilt with a sprinkler system which is credit to their business\, however as the BSA point out: – \n“To prevent similar scenarios from occurring businesses need to be more proactive\, making informed business resilience decisions to safeguard themselves from fire’s devastating effects” \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association: – Focus magazine\, Sprinklers highlight the difference between two fires\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance:- Children’s business reopens in new unsprinklered warehouse after fire destroyed original premises\nMerseyside Fire & Fire Rescue:- latest incidents\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/liverpool-restaurant-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:liverpool
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220317
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220328T184535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T184746Z
UID:10000350-1647388800-1647475199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Leicestershire Distribution Warehouse Sprinkler Actuation
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS)\nDate of Incident 16 March 2022\nTime of call; 21:30\nLocation of incident; Magna Park\, Leicestershire (Lutterworth)\nUse of building; Warehouse\nType of incident; fire\nFixed firefighting system: Sprinkler System (Wet Pipe)\nWater Supply\, water storage tank\n2x sprinkler heads actuate\n\n  \n  \n       \nImages\, credit LFRS \n  \nThe Incident  \n\n\nLFRS have reported the following fire requiring the mobilisation of five appliances from Leicestershire and Warwickshire FRS.\n\n\nThe location of the fire was in the distribution warehouse involving the pallet racking system used to store a variety of goods.\n\n\nThe cause of the fire is under investigation; however\, the seat of the fire was at low level spreading vertically to the pallets above due to the combustible material/fire loading.\n\n\nThe fire was not immediately contained/suppressed by the sprinkler system as in rack sprinkler protection was not installed\, in rack sprinkler systems on activation release water into a targeted area to minimise damage\, downtime for the facility.\n\n\nThis is advantageous as it ensures that fires that begin in the lower/middle areas of the rack can be extinguished before it consumes surrounding combustible material allowing further potential fire spread\n\n\nThe sprinkler system was located above the top layer of racking\, resulting in a delay for the predetermined temperature to be reached allowing the sprinkler heads to actuate.\n\n\nTwo sprinkler heads actuated containing/suppressing the fire preventing further fire spread. The benefit of which allowed operational crews time to establish their operational tactical plan prior to committing crews to extinguish the fire using Breathing Apparatus and one hose reel jet\n\n\nA forklift was used to remove the damaged pallets affected by the fire. No injuries were reported\n\n\nFire Data Warehouses \nFire data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in the UK for Warehouses where sprinklers were present\, operated for the ¹financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21 accounted for 59 fires of which 17 operated. The impact of the sprinkler system in controlling or extinguishing the fire is known for all 17 fires where the system operated\, this data can be used to measure the performance reliability of the system.\nPerformance reliability measures the effectiveness of the system when it is activated and is defined where the sprinkler system contained/controlled\, extinguished the fire.\n\n\nFrom the 17 sprinkler activations.\n\n\n8 x fires were contained or controlled (47.5%)\n\n\n8 x fires were extinguished (47.5%)\n\n\n1x fire did not contain/control (6%)\n\n\nThis incident clearly identifies once again the benefits of installing sprinklers in warehouses re-enforced by the above-mentioned data. \nThe inclusion of a sprinkler system for property protection can\n\n\nPrevent major financial and equipment losses\,\n\n\nPrevent a potential major fire\, turning it into a minor incident\n\n\nPrevent a business from going out of business\n\n\nLinks;\n\n\nBAFSA; Warehouses & modern logistics facilities\, our vision we believe that automatic fire sprinklers are an essential implement in the business resilience tool kit\n\n\nLeicestershire Fire & Rescue Service; website\n\n\n¹Source: FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/leicestershire-distribution-warehouse-sprinkler-actuation/
LOCATION:lutterworth
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T124500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T151500
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220621T083256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220621T083256Z
UID:10000367-1645447500-1645456500@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Scotland School Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Occupancy: Community campus which incorporates Crieff High School\nWhere: Crieff\, Scotland\nWhen; 21 February 2022\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire Rescue Service (SFRS)\nTime of Call; 12:45\nAFSS; BS12845\, Commercial Sprinkler installation\n\nThe benefits of protecting educational buildings in Scotland with fire sprinklers clearly demonstrated once again\, in this case a community campus proving a range of sporting opportunities for both the children attending the campus and the wider community clearly demonstrated following this fire \nThe incident \n\nTwo fire pumping appliances from SFRS were mobilised to a fire following the activation of the premise sprinkler system.\nOn arrival operational crews identified the community campus (650 people) had been evacuated due to a fire within the ground floor toilet.\nNo further action was taken by operational crews as the fire had been extinguished before their arrival by the activation of one concealed sprinkler head.\nTotal property area damaged by fire 5m2\nMaterial ignited\, toilet paper/fixed plastic toilet roll dispenser\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 campus was closed for only 2.5 hours\n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of fire sprinklers in schools \n\nIn terms of life safety/property protection\nPreventing large fires\, protects the environment by avoiding C02 emissions\nReducing water supply contamination\nMaintain the school’s continuity allowing students to return to their classrooms in a matter of hours\nProtect students\, staff\, and firefighters\n\nArson  \n\nInterrogating the Sprinkler Saves UK database this is the fifth school sprinkler save reported in the space of 9 months.\n4 of the 5 incidents reported as malicious\nlocation of the fire:\n\nThree within a toilet\nOne within a changing room\n\n\n\nClearly identifying the importance of providing sprinkler protection within toilets/changing rooms  \n Legislation \n\nThe benefits of fire sprinklers being mandatory in Scotland clearly identified once again\, if this incident had taken place south of the border in England the outcome could have been so different\nFire 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 in England\, highlighting that the sprinkler expectation will be removed.\nOur 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\nThis image provided by Derbyshire Fire& Rescue Service clearly identifies the impact of a fire in a school where sprinklers are not installed \n \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Website\, Derbyshire School Sprinkler Save 22 May 2022\nBAFSA: Sprinklers in Schools animation\nNFCC Sprinkler Tool Kit\n\nSource\, Our thanks to SFRS for  reporting the above mentioned incident
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/scotland-school-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Crieff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220220T214900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220221T214900
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220314T194343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220314T194343Z
UID:10000348-1645393740-1645480140@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:North Ayrshire School Saved by Sprinkler System
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service\nDate of Incident; 20 February 2022\nTime of call; 21:49\nOccupancy; School/leisure centre\nLocation of Fire; Server Room\nIgnition Source: Electrical\n2x sprinkler heads operated\n\nScottish Fire & Rescue Service have reported the above-mentioned incident involving an electrical fire within the school’s server room located on the first floor. \nTwo sprinkler heads activated which contained\, extinguished the fire before arrival of fire crews at Garnock Community Campus\, fire damage was restricted to under 10m². \nThe benefits of installing fire sprinklers in schools clearly identified \n\nProtecting both the occupants and the building\nReducing potential fire\, smoke damage\nReducing potential disruption to students education\n\nUnfortunately\, this is not the case throughout the country fire sprinklers are mandatory in new school buildings in Scotland and Wales\, but not in England or Northern Ireland. \nDespite a growing acceptance amongst the public\, and some politicians of the value of automatic fire sprinklers\, there is a continuing reluctance to fit sprinklers in new schools in both England and Northern Ireland. \nWithin the nations of the UK there are different governmental approaches to the fitting of sprinklers in schools. Whilst the English government takes an almost “laissez faire” approach to this vital topic the devolved administrations in Scotland and Wales take a proactive approach – sprinklers are mandatory in all new and substantially refurbished schools in both countries. \nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association is calling on the Government to require the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in all new built and substantially refurbished schools in England and Northern Ireland and we are not a lone voice\, leading bodies in the built environment have signed a joint statement to this effect\, including the retrofitting of sprinklers in existing school buildings when relevant refurbishment takes place. \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association; Sprinklers in Schools Information File 1\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance; Fire Sprinklers make the grade at St Nicholas Primary School\nNational Fire Chiefs Council; Responds to the Government’s proposed revision to its fire safety guidance for schools\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/north-ayrshire-school-saved-by-sprinkler-system/
LOCATION:Garnock
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
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UID:10000346-1644451200-1644537599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Shop Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 10 February 2022\nTime of call; 10:51\nFire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire Fire& Rescue Service (SYFRS)\nOccupancy; Shop (Furniture Store)\nLocation; Sheffield\nIgnition source; Careless disposal smoking materials\nLocation of fire; Loading bay\n\nSYFRS have reported the above-mentioned sprinkler save\, involving the activation of one commercial sprinkler head extinguishing the fire before the arrival of operational crews. \nThe local star reported that a spokesperson for the fire service said: “The fire started behind some roller shutter doors in a loading area behind the shop\, but because the premises had sprinklers fitted the fire was contained so what could have been a very big fire was in fact over quite quickly” \nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Retail Information file 4 \nSYRFS\nStar
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheffield-shop-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:sheffield
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220201T174347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T174958Z
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SUMMARY:Gateshead\, Warehouse Sprinkler Save including images/video
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Tyne and Wear Fire Rescue Service\nDate of Incident; 17 December 2021\nTime of Call 11:57\nOccupancy; Warehouse\nIgnition source; Propane powered forklift truck\nEN BS12845 Sprinkler System with external pump house\, external tank\n\n            \n\nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly shown in the above images taken at the incident.\nDramatic footage of the sprinklers operating\,  extinguishing the fire clearly demonstrated in the video below\nCredit\, images\, video Tyne and Wear Fire Rescue Service \n\n\nTWFRS have reported the following fire involving a propane gas-powered forklift truck involving several wooden pallets. Three sprinkler heads installed in the roof void actuated\, extinguishing the fire before the arrival of TWFRS.\n\nWithout the Sprinkler System\, there would have been significant damage to the business\, potential risk of injury to members of staff\, firefighters due to the risk of the propane gas-powered forklift truck cylinder exploding\, the effect of which would of accelerated the fire allowing it to spread rapidly to the combustible materials located in proximity of the fire.\nBusiness Continuity \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of business continuity by the installation of AFSS in Warehouse premises\, demonstrating sprinklers are the most effective way of: \n\nProtecting business from fire\nBusiness interruption is minimal\, compared to a non-sprinklered building\nEnsuring jobs are not needlessly lost\nLocal community\, environment is protected\nProtecting firefighters\nDemonstrating  that warehouse fires can be contained and extinguished.\n\nIt is reported that water egress was minimal\, contained to the compartment of origin \n  \nhttp://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VIDEO-2021-12-17-13-52-5356-1.mp4\n  \nLinks/features ; \nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, \n\nWarehouse animation\nWarehouses and modern logistics facilities\, sprinklers are an essential part of the business resilience tool kit\nBiff 05 Warehouses\nTWFRS\,
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/gateshead-warehouse-sprinkler-save-including-images-video/
LOCATION:Gateshead
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20220113T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T192806Z
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SUMMARY:Ilford Academy School Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 24 November 2021\nTime of Incident; 12:51\nLocation; Ilford\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nOccupancy; Academy school of 3 floors\nLocation of fire; Changing room\nSprinkler System; BS12845\, water supply town mains booster pumps\n\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the actuation of the Academy sprinkler system following a fire in a waste bin located in a changing room.\nOne concealed sprinkler head operated suppressing\, extinguishing the fire preventing the fire from spreading from the room of origin.\nThe sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection and fire alarm system allowing the alarm to be raised.\nTotal property area damaged by fire estimated to be under 5 square meters\, the cause of the fire is under investigation.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers in schools\, It is ¹reported  in the last 5 years school fires have: – \n\nDestroyed the equivalent of 1\,100 classrooms\nDestroyed 47 Primary /secondary school buildings following 2\,300 incidents\nMore than 74\,000 square metres\, an area equivalent to 10 football pitches of teaching facilities have been damaged by fire in this time\nIn the period from April 2015- April 2020\, 1\,467 primary schools and 834 secondary schools’ fires were reported\n\nThese figures clearly highlight that the installation of sprinklers should be made compulsory in England following the lead of Wales\, Scotland. \nGavin Tomlinson\, Sprinkler Lead\, National Fire Chiefs Council\, said: “The case for sprinklers in schools is extremely compelling. The disruptive effect these fires have on whole communities is stark and the cost of the fire is felt well beyond rebuild costs. The impact can be devastating and\, in the year where education has been so severely disrupted\, school fires put huge additional pressure on the education service and parents. \n“Schools are important community assets which need to be protected and we know that sprinklers are both highly reliable and effective. When sprinklers operate\, they will control or extinguish a fire in 99% of cases. \n“The NFCC will continue to call for the mandatory fitting of sprinkler systems in all new and refurbished schools in England.” \nLinks \nBAFSA Year book 2021/2022; Further reading highlighting the impact of “Fires In schools” can be found in the article drafted by Ritchie O’Connell \nBAFSA Year book 2021/2022; Further information “Pushing the government on the use of sprinklers” can be found in the article drafted by Gavin Tomlinson\, National Fire Chiefs Council \nZurich; Press release fires in schools \n¹Source; Zurich press release 8 March 2021\, Chris Johnson\, Zurich UK Media relations \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/ilford-academy-school-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Ilford
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTSTAMP:20260418T110101
CREATED:20211125T224048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T190941Z
UID:10000338-1637539200-1637625599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Swindon School Sprinkler Save Update
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDate of incident; 22 November 2021\nTime of call; 1:46\nDorset and Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service\nOccupancy; Single Storey Primary School\nLocation; Lydiard Millicent Swindon\nFire; Ground floor toilet\, suppressed by school sprinkler system\n\nDorset and Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service have provided the following comprehensive update for the above mentioned incident highlighting the clear benefits of installing sprinklers in schools. BS12845\, sprinkler system was installed during the construction of the new school in 2011 for life safety\, property protection. \nA fire was discovered within a toilet and cloakroom area on the ground floor involving the the ignition of a toilet roll and its plastic holder causing a single sprinkler head to activate\, extinguishing the fire and limiting smoke and heat damage. \nOn arrival operational crews found that the fire has been completely extinguished by the sprinkler system proceeded to assist the school in isolating the system. Business continuity is paramount following any operational incident allowing operational crews to interact with the  sprinkler system  preventing unwanted water egress. \nIt should be noted:- \n\nThe fire was extinguished before the arrival of the FRS\nFlashover was prevented\nThe fire was contained to compartment of origin\nSafety of operational crews was reinforced\nNo reported injuries to pupils or staff\n\nThe school was closed for the remainder of the day of the incident\, and for 2 subsequent days to make repairs to the toilet area  with the students switching to remote learning during this period. \nGroup Manager Tim Gray said “Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service continue to lobby for the inclusion of sprinkler systems in all premises\, particularly in education buildings. The speed of response from the installed system and its control over the fire growth undoubtedly ensured that fire damage was kept to a minimum allowing the school to re-open within 2 days of the fire with as little disruption to the school as possible and no loss of valuable work or property \nThe Swindon Advertiser reported\, the school is part of the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust. Ceo Jez Piper said: “The fire was quickly contained\, and the school was evacuated very quickly and effectively\, with no harm to any pupil or member of staff. “The school sprinkler system worked well\, and the fire brigade attended the site very quickly\, ensuring that the fire was fully out and to secure the area” \nWhen you compare this to a similar incident attended by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service on the 3rd January 2017\, the service attended a serious fire at Avenue Primary School in Warminster. On arrival. operational crews found a well developed blaze within a classroom block. Sprinklers were not fitted\, the damage was extensive but crews were able to stop the spread of fire to further school buildings. \nDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service\, like all fire rescue services continue to urge\, lobby local education and environmental leaders to install school sprinkler installations. \n\nThe impact of fires in schools was clearly highlighted in the article contained in the BAFSA\, Sprinkler focus magazine November 2020 edition\, highlighting 3 school fires where sprinklers were not fitted.\nSprinkler saves in England is a rare event\, it is not mandatory for new schools in England to be fitted with sprinklers which is already the case in Wales since 2014 and Scotland since 2010.\nDespite a growing acceptance amongst the public\, and some politicians of the value of automatic fire sprinklers\, there is a continuing reluctance to fit sprinklers in new schools in England.\n\nFurther background on this anomaly can be found in the BAFSA article on schools. \n[1] Fire Incident data set for 2018/19 to 20/21 where sprinklers are reported as operated following a fire in a primary/infant school in England \n\n\n\nOccupancy\n2018/19\n2019/20\n2020/21\nTotal\n\n\nprimary/infant school\n0\n0\n3\n3\n\n\n\nOn average for the 3-year period\,  1 sprinkler saves a year for a primary/infant school in England\,\, \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, sprinkler focus magazine\, 3 school fires where sprinklers not fitted\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Schools feature.\nThe Swindon Advertiser\nDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority\n\n[1] Source: FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/481/
LOCATION:Swindon
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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