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SUMMARY:Water Mist Activation Saves Scotland Social Housing Property
DESCRIPTION:Credit Image iMistTM\nSummary \nThis report details a fire which occurred on the first floor of a domestic dwelling\, involving a children’s bedroom involving faulty fuel supplies\, electricity which ignited mattress and bedding. The fire was contained\, extinguished by the activation of the building’s water mist system. There were no reported injuries\, the residents successfully self-evacuated prior to the arrival of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) \nIn collaboration with the National Fire Chiefs Council\, the National Fire Sprinkler Network\, and our Automatic Water Suppression System (AWSS) colleagues\, Sprinkler Saves UK (The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association) collects evidence of such incidents. Supporting our campaign to increase the presence of AWSS within the built environment by highlighting real life\, tangible examples of where AWSS were present and had an impact. As such\, each of these stories provides powerful evidence of the ability of AWSS protecting our communities from fire. \nThe outcome of which will provide evidence of the benefits of AWSS\, influencing policymakers to implement change\, the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, welcomed the government announcement that as of November 2020\, sprinklers are now required in all new residential buildings above 11m in height\, it remains a concern however that England’s national building and fire safety regulations trail behind its neighbours\, governments in other UK jurisdictions for the installation of AWSS. \nIf it was not for this decision taken by the Scottish Government to initiate legislation to require for all new build social homes\, flats and shared multi-occupied residential buildings to be fitted with AWSS from March 2021. the outcome of this incident could have been so different. \n1Stuart Stevens\, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer\, said: \n“The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service welcomes the amended regulations and the increased provision of automatic fire suppression systems. This provision is a significant step forward in fire safety and will increase the safety of our communities\, residents and firefighters. \nThe Incident  \n\nOn 13 August 2025 at 09:13\, three fire engines were dispatched to a reported fire.\nUpon arrival\, the incident commander (IC) identified a fire in a bedroom on the first floor of a social housing property consisting of a ground and first floor.\nFollowing the completion of a dynamic risk assessment by the IC.\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed with firefighting media.\nUpon entry to the bedroom\, it was established that the fire had been contained\, extinguished by the operation of a BS8458 automatic water mist fire suppression system and confined to the room of origin following the activation of a single nozzle.\nArea of premises affected by fire 16m2\nThe occupants evacuated the dwelling independently prior to the arrival of the SFRS and no injuries were reported.\nThe system was installed and manufactured by iMistTM\n\n       \nCredit Image iMistT \nConclusion \nThis incident reinforces the benefits of AWSS\, in this case water mist which can be used as a form of suppression in buildings where there is an appropriate test protocol in accordance with the relevant standard. Playing a significant role as part of a package of fire safety measures\, reducing the impact of fire on people\, firefighters\, property and the environment. \nSprinkler Saves UK promotes the reporting of all types of fire suppression systems. It is noteworthy to learn about the effective activation of a water mist system which successfully achieved its intended functional objectives. \n\nReducing the rate of production of heat and smoke limiting fire growth and ultimately extinguishing the fire.\nLimited the development of the fire to the room of origin\, providing valuable time for the occupants to self-evacuate from the building to a place of safety before the arrival of SFRS.\n\nHad the Scottish Government not enacted legislation mandating the installation of AWSS in all new social homes\, flats\, and shared multi-occupied residential buildings from March 2021\, the outcome of this incident might have been markedly different. \nBAFSA has published a guide which provides detailed information on the types of water mist systems available\, how they can be used and how to choose the most appropriate one for the selected application.  Click here to download the guide Water Mist Technical Guide. \nEffective advocacy and policy lobbying require the collection of robust supporting evidence. If you have knowledge of a sprinkler incident that may contribute to this initiative\, please provide the pertinent details using the sprinkler activation reporting form available at www.sprinklersaves.co.uk. \nReferences\, Sources \n\n1Scottish Government News\, Improved fire safety for new flats and social homes.\nSprinkler Saves Review 2024/2025\nSprinkler Saves Winter Update\niMistTM System Extinguished Childs Bedroom Fire\, Keeping Family Safe\nScottish Fire Rescue Service\, Fire Sprinkler Systems\nNational Fire Chiefs Council AWSS Position Statement\nWater Mist Technical Guide\n\n       \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/water-mist-activation-saves-scotland-social-housing-property/
LOCATION:Scotland
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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SUMMARY:Dundee Housing Development Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit image Discovery Fire Sprinklers Ltd \nIntroduction \nMany thanks to Discovery Fire Sprinklers Ltd for reporting this positive news story demonstrating the benefits of installing sprinklers\,as part of a package of fire safety measures protecting our communities from fire. \nBackground \nThe foresight of Dundee City Council committing to install sprinkler systems in all new build properties since 2016 was clearly vindicated following a fire involving a ground floor terraced flat which was extinguished by the activation of the premises sprinkler system which should be applauded\, the outcome could have been so much different if sprinklers had not been installed. This major housing development was completed in October 2024 providing more than 298 affordable homes including a mix of modern flats\, detached\, and terraced homes installed with sprinklers. \nThe detail of this activation provides further evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems and adds further weight to the recent report conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires. \nThe report found that: \n1.Sprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\n2. Sprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate. \nThe Incident  \n\nDate of incident; November 2024.\nTOC 15:13\nIncident; Fire.\nAddress; Dundee.\nLocation of fire; Bedroom.\nAFSS; BS9251:2014.\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1.\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire Rescue Service.\n\n   \n                       \nCredit image Discovery Fire Sprinklers Ltd \nSummary of Incident  \n\n3 fire appliances were mobilised to reports of a confirmed fire.\nThe seat of the fire was identified to involve the ground floor flat bedroom.\nThe fire was contained/controlled in the room of origin by the activation of 1 concealed pendent sprinkler head\nRemaining hot spots extinguished using 1 hose reel jet\nNo injuries were reported.\n20% fire damage to the room of origin with smoke staining on the walls.\nMajor protracted incident everted allowing FRS resources to be released\, redeployed to attend emergency incidents.\nEnquires are ongoing to identify the cause of the fire.\n\nThe benefit of local knowledge to isolate the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the incident was clearly demonstrated\, by coincidence as the incident was unfolding engineers representing Discovery Fire Sprinklers Ltd who installed the sprinkler system were driving pass the incident. Who had the foresight to stop and assist the fire service to identify the sprinkler isolation valve\, returning the following day to reinstate the system. \nThis incident provides further evidence that the main functional objectives of a life safety sprinkler system were achieved. \n\nThe occupants were able to leave the building in reasonable safety.\nFirefighters can operate without due risk to: –\n\n\nAssist evacuation when necessary.\nEffect rescue when necessary.\n\n\nPrevent conflagration.\n\nDesign & Install Sprinkler System Criteria \n\nBS9251:2014\nCat 2\n2 6000 litre storage Tanks\n2 1700 litre underground storage Tanks\n4 fire pump sets\n98 units – mixed dwellings\n98 ICVs\n98 Alarm systems\n1200 sprinklers\nUpgraded pump monitoring\n\nAdvice For Building Managers\, the following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. It is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. \nTo achieve this: – \n\nMaintenance\, the premises fire protection measures should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards and codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available.\nEmergency Plan\, the premises emergency plan should include Information onsite for the Fire Rescue Service to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems. Allowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures\, arrangements should be in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system. Any delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\nRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order\, it is a requirement of the Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures. \nConclusion \nThis incident provides further evidence that the main functional objectives of a life safety sprinkler system were achieved \n\nThe occupants were able to leave the building in reasonable safety\nFirefighters can operate without due risk to\n\n\nAssist evacuation when necessary\nEffect rescue when necessary\n\n\nPrevent conflagration\n\nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data in support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\nDiscovery Fire Sprinklers Ltd Project Specification\nSFRS Fire Sprinkler Systems\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \nCredit to both Discovery Fire Sprinklers/SFRS for reporting this incident allowing the benefits of sprinklers to be reported to a wider audience raising awareness of the good work that sprinklers do and help in our continued campaign to lobby government to introduce tougher sprinkler rules making the installation and retrofitting of sprinklers mandatory in all buildings we are particularly concerned about: \n\nBuildings housing vulnerable residents\nResidential buildings\nSchools\nCarparks\nStorage and warehouses\nHospitals\n\n   
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/dundee-housing-development-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Dundee
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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SUMMARY:Norfolk Domestic Retrofitted Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit image ReCom fire protection ltd\n\nDate of incident; 24 April  2024\nLocation; Norfolk\nUse of building; Dwelling flat/maisonette\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Living room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; BS9251:2021\nFire Rescue Service; Norfolk Fire Rescue Service (SWFRS)\n\nThe vast majority of reported sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk are for residential tall building activations\, it is therefore refreshing to be informed of a domestic sprinkler activation which provides further evidence that the installation of fire sprinklers as part of a package of fire safety measures\, saves lives\, prevents injury minimizes property damage in a variety of occupancies. \nSummary \nFirstly\, our gratitude for the support of both NFRS and Recom Fire Protection Ltd for reporting this positive news story reaffirming the importance of reporting sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk allowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK sprinkler firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry. \nIn this case the \n\nDecision taken by the social landlord to Install a domestic sprinkler system within a dwelling flat/maisonette\, providing a further layer of safety protecting a vulnerable community member from fire as part of a package of fire safety measures.\nImportance of sprinkler coverage within bathrooms\, shower rooms and toilets.\n\nIt is proven that the installation of fire sprinklers as part of a package of fire safety measures\, saves lives\, prevents injury and minimizes property damage. It’s the equivalent of having a firefighter in your premises 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week. \nPromoting further evidence to the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two recent reports conducted ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires. \nThe reports found that: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nThe provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \n Sprinkler System Specification \n\nBS9251;2021\nCategory 1\nDedicated tank and pump located within the garage of the premises\nRetrospective install with fabricated boxing in of the sprinkler system\nCoverage dwelling including garage\nGSM autodialer/external sounder/beacon\n1 sidewall sprinkler head\, VK480 activated\n\nThe Incident \n\nPrimary fire within a living room involving textiles\, clothing\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire following an emergency call received from the remote alarm receiving centre.\nUpon arrival\, fire crews assisted Mr D from the property\, proceeded to extinguish a small fire in the living room involving textiles\, clothing.\nA further seat of fire was identified within the bathroom\, it was established that the resident had tried to extinguish the fire by removing the textiles/clothing which were alight to the bath tub in the adjacent bathroom.\nFirefighters identified that the sprinkler head within the bathroom had activated.\nThe circumstances regarding the activation of the sprinkler system are not conclusive as limited fire growth was reported within the bathroom allowing the sprinkler head to activate.\nIt is reported that Mr D was physicaly trying to silence the premises fire alarm before the arrival of NFRS\, while carrying out this action Mr D may of mistook the sprinkler head as the fire alarm resulting in the activation of the head.\nThe fire within the bathtub was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler head\n\n. \n     \nCredit image ReCom fire protection ltd \nEmergency Plan  \n\nInformation was available onsite for NFRS to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems.\nAllowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nIt is reported that the tank was 70% depleted running for 12 minutes before the intervention of NFRS\n\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures \n\nIt is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. To achieve this the premises emergency plan should include that arrangements are in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system.\nIt is a requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures.\nAny delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\nBenefits of a residential sprinkler system  \n It should be remembered that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system \n\nIs an effective fire safety measures as part of a package of fire safety measures\nReduces the heat output from fire by reducing its growth\, containing\, controlling or in some cases extinguishing the fire\nInitiates the appropriate emergency procedures by sounding a sprinklered local alarm\nAllows more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued\, protects firefighters\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 5\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data\nIn support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n    \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/norfolk-domestic-retrofitted-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Norfolk
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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SUMMARY:South Wales Domestic Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 18 November 2023\nLocation; South Wales\nUse of building; Single Private Dwelling (House)\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\, BS9251:2014 Category 1\n\nRSP Fire Sprinkler Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a family house fire in the South Wales valleys. It is reported that one sprinkler head activated extinguishing the fire caused by an accident involving a cigarette lighter\, no injuries were reported. Reinstatement of the system was completed in under 2 hours from time of call received by RSP at 1:32. \nIn October 2013\, The National Assembly for Wales passed legislation that require fire sprinkler systems to be installed in new converted houses and flats. Without this decision the outcome of this fire could have been so much different.  Tragically identified following the recent multiple fatal house fire in Hounslow\, London in November 2023\, sprinklers were not fitted. Unlike Wales\, sprinklers are not mandatory for new and converted homes in England\, Sprinklers are only required for life safety for new residential blocks with a top floor height of 11 mabove ground level. \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nLondon Fire Brigade incident Hounslow
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/south-wales-domestic-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:South Wales
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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SUMMARY:Tyne and Wear FRS\, Joint Working with Partners - Surefire Ultraguard Activation Save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service. (TWFRS)\nLocation; Gateshead.\nLocation of fire; House\, room.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Water Mist Personal Protection System Ultraguard. (PPS)\n\n“This is an excellent example of partnership working to achieve a positive outcome for a vulnerable community member and highlights best practice for these kinds of cases\, moving forward.” Explained Shaun Kelly\, Prevention Manager for TWFRS. \nOur thanks to both TWFRS\, Surefire for reporting this positive news story the second reported successful Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) save reported to sprinkler saves UK demonstrating the benefits of installing PPS protecting our most vulnerable community members from fire. \nReaffirming the importance of reporting  \n\nAFSS activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk\, allowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK sprinkler firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nCase studies\, on this occasion the importance of joint working with partners to achieve a positive outcome for a vulnerable community member from fire.\n\nThe importance of installing AFSS as part of a package of fire safety measures where a vulnerable person has been identified at a higher-than-average risk to from fire due to their: \n\nPropensity to contribute to the starting off or development of a fire.\nCapacity to respond appropriately to signs of a fire.\nAbility to self-evacuate.\n\nTo satisfy the Fire and Rescue Service\, the UltraGuard PPS was chosen to protect the community member as it is certified to LPS 1655 (LPCB Third Party Approval Standard). The importance of a third-party approval standard should not be underestimated as it provides confidence about the design\, performance\, and reliability of these systems in practice. \nGateshead Case Study  \nIn September 2022 TWFRS received a 999 call to a house fire in the Gateshead area\, resulting from a Care Call monitored alarm activation. The occupier\, Mr D was rescued from the property and conveyed to hospital suffering from breathing difficulties. The cause of the fire was accidental\, and a safeguarding referral was submitted to the local authority due to concerns for Mr D including self-neglect\, alcohol issues\, hoarding and mental health issues. \nIn October fire crews were called to a second house fire at the same address. Mr D was rescued by fire crews and required hospital treatment for breathing difficulties due to smoke inhalation. A further safeguarding referral was made with the same concerns. Due to the extensive fire damage following the second fire\, the property was deemed uninhabitable. Discussions were held with housing company and Mr D was relocated to a hotel following his discharge from hospital\, until a new property was secured for him. He successfully moved into his new address a short time later. \nOn 21 December fire crews were mobilised to a fire at Mr Ds new address. Mr D was rescued and taken to hospital for treatment which resulted in a lengthy admission. Another safeguarding referral was submitted\, and a request was made for an emergency meeting to be held due to the fact this was an extremely vulnerable individual; elderly\, lived alone\, smoker\, alcohol issues. Mr D had been involved in three significant house fires over a three-month period\, on every occasion he had to be rescued by fire crews and required hospital treatment. An urgent multi-agency safeguarding meeting was held on 22 December\, further meetings led to agreements by partner agencies to carry out the following action: \n\nAs Mr D was known to smoke in bed\, the existing monitored alarm was extended to include the bedroom\nInstallation of Surefire UltraGuard personal fire protection system within the property.\nJoint visit by Housing and TWFRS to conduct a Safe and Well check\nFire retardant bedding\, throw and mat issued\nReferral to befriending services for Mr D due to feelings of isolation\nOffer of referral to address alcohol dependency (this was declined by Mr D)\nReferral to the fall’s clinic\nDaily welfare calls from the local Housing Warden\n\nBetween January and February Mr D withdrew his engagement with housing and refused daily calls from the warden. He also refused to engage with the Gateshead Recovery partnership for support with his alcohol dependency and withdrew consent for the installation of the monitored smoke alarm in the bedroom. Further safeguarding meetings were held to discuss the ongoing and increasing concerns from partners\, particularly the high fire risk. Partners worked together to re-engage Mr D and because of hard work and persistence from all partners\, the misting system and smoke alarm were installed. \nA further fire incident has occurred in Mr Ds home\, however the detection activated causing the misting system to deploy preventing both serious damage to the property but most importantly\, no injury to the occupier. This case study shows how a high risk and vulnerable occupier can be protected by partner agencies working towards a common goal. \nRisk Profile/ Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan \nThese types of fires clearly show the importance of Identifying community members that are most vulnerable by the completion of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).   This is likely to be completed in premises where the risk to persons in a fire situation is increased due to cognitive or mobility impairments. Personal protection systems combine early warning of a fire through smoke detection and water mist for the delivery of suppression.  Early detection of a fire is important is important\, as occupants can quickly become overwhelmed by smoke and toxic gases\, the biggest killer in a fire. Care needs to be taken to ensure that the risk profile of the vulnerable person is appropriate for PPS. For example\, a vulnerable person who is mobile and living in a multi roomed flat has the potential to be affected by a fire anywhere in their home. As a result\, they would possibly require a AFSS (such as a sprinkler system that is designed\, installed and maintained to BS9251 Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies providing full coverage within the premises. \nWhat are Personal Protection Systems? \n\nUnlike sprinkler systems\, PPS are local application water mist fire suppression system combining smoke detection\nDesigned to specifically protect vulnerable individuals with mobility and disability impairments from the threat of fire risk in residential and domestic occupancies who are unlikely to easily escape without assistance in the event of a fire\nDeveloped in response to analysis of fatal fires in dwellings where many victims had physical and/or mental health impairment\nThe publication\, “Guidance on the use\, deployment and limitations of Personal Protection Systems in the homes of vulnerable people” developed by BRE Global and the London Fire Brigade\, to assist in understanding and reducing fire risk to vulnerable people\nBRE Global introduced a loss prevention standard\, LPS 1655 covering the requirements and test methods for the LPCB approval of Personal Protection Systems.\n\nKey components \n\nPortable self-contained unit\n3-day battery back-up in case of mains failure\nDelivers 10 minutes of water mist\nActivation\, double knock multi sensor detectors\nNozzle discharges a spray pattern\nCapable of suppressing an area of16m2\, and controlling an area of 32m²\nParameters of the system allow fast burning\, slow smouldering fires to be detected\nFacility for remote monitoring\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance……\n\nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \nLinks/further reading \n\nBRE/LFB publication\, “Guidance on the use\, deployment and limitations of Personal Protection Systems in the homes of vulnerable people”\nLoss Prevention Standard\, 1655 Requirements and test methods for the LPCB approval of Personal Protection Water mist Systems. (Redbook Live)\nPersonal Protection system\, video\nPPS Activation case study High Wycombe\nBRE expert Nigel Firkins shares how personal protection systems can reduce fire risk \n\n                        
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/tyne-and-wear-frs-joint-working-with-partners-surefire-ultraguard-activation-save/
LOCATION:Gateshead
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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DTSTAMP:20260429T120706
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SUMMARY:Two fires on identical days with two different outcomes\, sprinkler activation South Wales
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Wales Fire Rescue Service (SWFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 20 November 2022\nTime of call; 06:28\nTime of Stop; 06:47\nWhere; Ebbw Vale\nUse of premises; Single private dwelling\nHeight of building; 2 Storeys\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nSWFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises domestic sprinkler. \nBackground \n\nNew purpose-built residential dwelling\nPart of a development involving the construction of new 70 homes consisting of two- three- and four-bedroom homes.\nBenefiting from the installation of a domestic sprinkler system due to the decision taken in October 2013\, The National Assembly for Wales passing new Building Regulations that require  automatic fire suppression system to be installed in new and converted homes in Wales.\nUnlike Wales\, sprinklers are not mandatory for new and converted homes in England\,\nIn England\, for life safety\, new residential blocks over 11m must be fitted with sprinklers to meet statutory guidance\n\n The incident  \n\nSWFRS were called to a domestic fire within the rear first floor bedroom of a detached dwelling of two floors.\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of the premises sprinkler residential system.\nThe cause of the fire involved smoking materials\nAll persons were accounted for with no injuries reported.\nResources deployed by SWFRS\n2x Breathing Apparatus wearers\, hose reel Jet\, Thermal Image Camera\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nFrom time of call to the stop message sent by the Officer in Charge the incident was closed within 29 minutes\nThe fire was contained to the compartment of origin\n\nWhen compared to a similar incident in London where sprinklers were not fitted\, the benefits of sprinklers can clearly be seen from the Welsh sprinkler activation \n\nDate of Incident: 20 November 2022\nFire Rescue Service LFB\nNew South Gate\nTime of call: 23:26\nTime of stop: 00:54\nFrom time of call to the stop message sent by the Officer in Charge the incident was closed within 80 minutes\nPremises\, end of terrace house of two floors\nLFB Resources\, 4x Fire Appliances\, 25 Firefighters\nFirst and second floors damaged by fire\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Wales Building Regulations\nBAFSA England Building Regulations\nSWFRS\nLFB Press release
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/two-fires-on-identical-days-with-two-different-outcomes-sprinkler-activation-south-wales/
LOCATION:Ebbw Vale
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221110T233000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120706
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UID:10000410-1668076200-1668123000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derbyshire Glossop House Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 10 November 2022\nTime of call; 10:30\nTime of Stop; 11:30\nWhere; Glossop\nUse of premises; Single private dwelling\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\n \nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises domestic sprinkler. \nThe second successful reported domestic sprinkler activation involving a domestic dwelling for the month of November 2022\, \n  The incident  \n\nDFRS were called to a domestic bedroom fire located on the ground floor\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of the premises sprinkler residential system.\nThe cause of the fire involved smoking materials which spread to the curtains\nThe domestic sprinkler system activated extinguishing the fire\nAll persons were accounted for with no injuries reporte\n\nFull details for the previous recorded incident that took place in South Wales  click here \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler saves Annual Review 2021/22\nDFRS Domestic Sprinklers Website
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derbyshire-glossop-house-fire-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220123T030700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220123T170900
DTSTAMP:20260429T120706
CREATED:20230209T221347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T235148Z
UID:10000411-1642907220-1642957740@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derbyshire Domestic Dwelling Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 23 January 2022\nTime of call; 03:07\nTime of Stop; 05:09\nWhere; Allenton\nUse of premises; Single private dwelling\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS\n\nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises domestic sprinkler. \n The incident  \n\nDFRS were called to a fire located within the kitchen on the ground floor of the premises\nInvolving the attendance of two fire pumping appliances\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been contained/controlled by the actuation of the premises sprinkler residential system.\nOperational crews were committed wearing Breathing Apparatus who extinguished the fire\nThe cause of the fire was established to involve the family washing appliance/dryer\n5% of the ground floor sustained fire damage\nAll persons were accounted for with 2 adults requiring further medical attention for smoke inhalation\n\nThis good news story may have taken over 12 months to make the headlines on Sprinkler saves Uk\, but once again it highlights the benefits of sprinklers protecting families in their homes. \nA sprinkler system is the only active fire system which \n\nDetects a fire\nGives an audible warning\nContains/controls or extinguishes a fire\n\nDid you know fires involving white goods in London within dwellings from January 2021 to 31 December 2021 accounted for. \n\n122 incidents in total\nJust over 10 incidents per month\n\nClearly identifying the dangers of fires involving white good appliances \nDerbyshire Fire & Rescue should be applauded for their continued Think Sprinkler Campaign for the installation of domestic sprinklers for all new build properties and as a retrofit  \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler saves Annual Review 2021/22\nDFRS Domestic Sprinklers Website
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derbyshire-domestic-dwelling-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Allenton
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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