BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sprinkler Saves - ECPv6.11.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sprinkler Saves REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T233000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T235800 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230802T053330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230802T053330Z UID:10000430-1690500600-1690502280@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:London Flat Fire Controlled/Contained by Sprinkler System DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire\nDate of Incident; 27 July 2023\nTime of call; 22:36\nTime of stop; 23:58\nWhere; London\, Ilford\nLocation of fire; Room\nUse of premises; Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories.\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire resulting in the activation of the residential sprinkler system. \nThe Premises \n\n10-storey purpose built residential block of flats\nComprising 167 private residential units\n\nSprinkler System \n\nBS9251 Category 2.\nNumber of heads 454 heads.\nCoverage flats only.\nWater supply\, teeing off from a 42mm shared boosted riser.\nVariation of pipes ranging from 20mm-42mm pipes where used to successfully to reduce the hydraulic demand requirements for the combined system.\n\nThe incident \n\n4 Pump fire requiring 25 firefighters mobilised from Ilford\, Stratford and East Ham Fire Stations\nOn arrival crews identified the fire was located within a five roomed flat on the ground floor\nContained\, controlled by the activation of the sprinkler system.\nBreathing apparatus crews were committed using a main jet to extinguish the remaining hot spots.\n\nObservations \n\nIt is reported that the sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection\, fire alarm system allowing the appropriate emergency action/response to be implemented.\nInvestigations are ongoing regarding the cause of the fire.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nThis incident proves once again the installation of a life safety residential sprinkler system. \n\nSaves lives\, prevents injuries.\nContains/controls the fire preventing flashover.\nMinimises fire damage.\nEnsuring\, that if a fire occurs it is only a minor inconvenience.\n\nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: \n“The numbers of buildings in London with sprinklers systems is still very low and we would like to see this increase. Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, like sprinklers\, alongside other fire safety measures can greatly reduce the impact of fires on people\, property\, homes\, and communities. \n“Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.” \nDid you know \nIn 2021/2022\, purpose-built high rise residential blocks of flats of 10 or more storeys accounted for 69² fires within the UK where sprinklers were present and operated reinforcing that sprinkler systems are very effective when they operate within tall buildings.\n• 52% Effective in controlling the fire.\n• 39% Effective in extinguishing the fire. \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nBAFSA\, Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLondon Fire Brigade Ilford press release\n\nSources \n\nLFB press release\nSprinklers Direct website\n\n² 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 year 2021/22 URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-flat-fire-controlled-contained-by-sprinkler-system/ LOCATION:london\, ilford CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Screenshot-2023-08-02-at-06.31.33.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230610 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230611 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230627T190207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T193509Z UID:10000423-1686355200-1686441599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham Tall Building Refuse Chute/Bin Store Activation Update No 2 DESCRIPTION:Image credit Triangle Fire Systems  Ltd ; sprinkler head discharging \n\nFire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Refuse chute/bin store fires\nWhere; Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats.\nFixed Installation; BS9251:2014\n\nDuring the month of June\, Triangle Fire Systems Ltd reported five separate incidents within 5 days involving the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system within the refuse/bin store of three high rise residential purpose-built block of flats. \nMaking a total of 19 incidents within the space of 13 months when you consider the previous Sprinkler Saves May update which reported 14 similar incidents\, justifying Birmingham councils’ decision to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio. \nPost Grenfell\, Birmingham council continued their commitment to providing its residents with the highest level of fire safety by implementing a 3-year programme for the retrofitting of sprinklers in all their high-rise residential block of flats. The approach should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters. \nThe specification\, design of the residential sprinkler system (BS9251:2014) for each individual premises was bespoke which included but not limited to \n\nCategory 2-3\nVK486 Sprinkler heads\nWater supply 60-minute tank (16000L)\n\nEnhancements: – \n\nDual Pumps\nBack-up power supply diesel generator\n\n\nFRS inlet\nRemote monitoring\n\n5x Reported Incidents within the space of 5 days. \n\n10\, 14\, 18\, 19\, 21 June 2023\n\nThe incidents \nIt is reported that on each occasion. \n\nApart from one incident lit refuse was dropped down the refuse chute to the refuse store.\nActivating 1 sprinkler head on each occasion.\nContaining\, controlling\, or extinguishing the fire to the compartment of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\n  \n                      \nImage credit Triangle Fire Systems Ltd \n\nImage 1 sprinkler head discharging\nImage 2 sprinkler head isolated\n\nTo make sprinklers the norm we need the evidence\, the reporting of these incidents should not be underestimated driving change\, the outcome of which will entice housing providers to install sprinklers providing a further layer of safety as part of a holistic approach protecting our communities from fire \nDanger of Refuse Chute/bin store fires \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire including. \n\nWhere the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the premises emergency plan\, the cause and effect should be designed to allow the appropriate emergency response allowing the attendance of the FRS. The actuation of a sprinkler head should be taken as a confirmed fire.\nRefuse fusible-link automatic fire resisting shutters.\n\nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire\, reinforced in an open letter from the LFB in 2020\, forwarded to those responsible for fire specifically aimed at shopping centres\, identifying the importance of maintaining fire safety systems. This principle applies to all buildings where fixed installations are installed. \n Incident Recording System Data \n It is reported that where sprinklers were present and actuated in purpose-built block of flats within Great Britain refuse stores accounted for 173 incidents\, West Midland Fire Service attended 71. \n\n41 x Incidents were either contained/controlled.\n27 x Incidents extinguished.\n2 x Did not contain/control.\n1x Not known.\n\nThis data clearly supports the most recent ¹publication commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National fire Sprinkler Network\, it was reported that their track record across all building types where sprinklers were identified as present\, operated were 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\, 94% efficient in their ability to operate This was further evidenced by the ²Sprinklers Saves UK Annual Review 2022/23 which reinforces the above-mentioned findings that fire sprinklers have a good track record in reducing the impact of fire. \n\n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017\n² Sprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23\n ³BAFSA Incident Data Reports\, Focus on sprinklers within high rise residential flats\n  Further Update Tall building Sprinkler Activations\, Refuse Chute/Bin Store\nLondon Fire Brigade open letter to shopping centre managers URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-tall-building-refuse-chute-bin-store-activation-update-no-2/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Wickets-Activated-Head-Running-298.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230602 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230724T075122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T075450Z UID:10000427-1685577600-1685663999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Pre-Engineered Watermist Suppression Activation:Flat DESCRIPTION:Incident; Kitchen fire\nWhen; 01/06/2023\nTime of incident; 22:30\nWhere\, Manchester\nType of Residential block of flats of 3 floors\nAutomatic fire suppression System:\n\nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported following the activation of the premises pre-engineered watermist suppression system\, Automist following a kitchen fire within an open plan flat. \nIt is reported that the fire was extinguished by the activation of the nozzle unit resulting in minimal fire property damage\, no injuries were reported. \nFurther guidance on Innovative systems/pre-engineered systems can be found in the BAFSA Information file No 9 “Watermist systems for protection of buildings” focusing on the importance to ensure that such systems have been designed and tested for use in buildings and are fit for their intended purpose. \nLinks‑‑ \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nGreater London Review of Fire Sprinklers\n Water mist systems for protection of buildings  BIF 9\nAutomatic Fire Suppression Watermist Activation: School\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/pre-engineered-watermist-suppression-activationflat/ LOCATION:Manchester CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T225800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230523T225800 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230531T194535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T065403Z UID:10000333-1684882680-1684882680@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Brighton Assisted Living Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS)\nDate of Incident; 23 May 2023\nTime of call: 20:58\nStop Message: 22:39\nIncident closed 22:40\nPremises; Assisted Living\nLocation; Brighton\nType of fire; Kitchen fire\nAutomatic Fire Sprinkler System; Wet Pipe (Sprinkler)\n\nThis is the second reported fire within the premises sprinkler within the space of 14 months. \nOn each occasion the fire was either extinguished\, contained/controlled following the activation of the sprinkler system clearly demonstrating the benefits of sprinklers protecting the most vulnerable residents of our communities. \n The Incident \n\nFour pumping appliances from Brighton\, Roedean & Hove were mobilised to a kitchen fire.\nOn arrival crews established that the fire was on the on the 5th floor of a 6-storey building involving an open plan residential flat.\nThe OIC implemented a full high-rise procedure committing a crew of two wearing breathing apparatus with firefighting media consisting of a jet.\nIt was established upon entry that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of one sprinkler head.\nThe seat of the fire was established to involve the kitchen hob which spread to the overhead extractor fan.\nThe cause of the fire has been contributed to cooking.\nFire damage 5m².\nThe fire was contained to the compartment of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe incident was closed within 2 hours\nFRS resources\, Thermal Image Camera\, jet Breathing Apparatus\, Dry rising Main\n\nThis incident demonstrates once again the benefits of installing sprinklers within residential tall buildings for firefighter safety. \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan.\nAllowing firefighters to complete search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risk of flashover.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\nThis incident demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect\, raise the alarm and control or in this case extinguish a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm.\n\n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nIn my experience\, the importance of business continuity is often overlooked by the responsible person/management where active fire systems are installed for example fire sprinklers.\nWhere the sprinkler system has activated\, the fire officer will require the system to be isolated to stop the flow of water\, once it is identified that the fire has been extinguished.\nThe importance of onsite information allowing the Fire Rescue Service to complete this action should not be underestimated due to the negative outcome.\nIt is paramount that clear concise information including signage\, plans are available allowing the system isolation valves to be immediately identified\, further guidance is contained in BS9251:2021\n\nSources/further reading. \n\nBrighton Balcony Sprinker Save\nBAFSA\, Greater London Sprinkler Report\nESFRS\nLondon Fire Brigade\, West Hampstead Square AFSS Activation Case Study.\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business) URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/brighton-extra-care-housing-scheme-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Brighton CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_5509-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230502 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230510T090808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230514T184516Z UID:10000331-1682899200-1682985599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Further Update Tall building Sprinkler Activations\, Refuse Chute/Bin Store DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Refuse chute/bin store fires.\nWhere\, Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats\nHeight of building; 10 or more stories\nFixed Installation; BS9251:2014\n\n \nImage credit Triangle Fire Systems Ltd \n\nJanuary 2023\, Sprinkler Saves Uk reported 6 sprinkler activations following fires involving the building’s refuse chute/bin store within an 8-month period.\nA further 8 sprinkler activations have now been reported by Triangle Fire Systems Ltd following fires involving the building’s refuse chute/bin store\, making a total of 14 activations within a 12-month period.\n\nThese incidents clearly demonstrate the benefits of retrofitting sprinkler systems as part of a package of fire safety measures protecting high risk areas such as refuse chutes/refuse stores prone to malicious acts\, protecting life/property with the clear benefits it brings for the environment. \nBackground \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio.\nThis approach implemented by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters.\n\nResidential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014\nCategory 3\nSprinkler head VK486\nWater supply 60-minute tank (16000L)\nEnhancements: –\n\n\nDual Pumps\nBack-up power supply diesel generator\n\n\nFRS inlet\nRemote monitoring\n\n14 x Reported Incidents within the space of 12 months. \n\n04/05/2022\n12/08/2022\n13/08/2022\n24/09/2022\n25/11/2022\n17/12/2022\n26/01/2023\n05/02/2023\n22/02/2023\n09/03/2023\n12/04/2023\n20/04/2023\n25/04/2023\n03/05/2023\n\nThe incidents \nIt is reported ignition sources included. \n\nlit refuse dropped into the refuse chute to the refuse bin located in the refuse store.\nActivating the premises sprinkler system\n1 sprinkler head actuated on each occasion.\nExtinguishing the fire to the compartment of origin without fire service intervention\n\nDanger of Refuse Chute/bin store fires \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, Further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire including. \n\nWhere the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the premises emergency plan allowing the appropriate emergency response allowing the attendance of the FRS. The actuation of a sprinkler head should be taken as a confirmed fire.\nRefuse fusible-link automatic fire resisting shutters.\n\nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire\, reinforced in an open letter from the LFB in 2020\, forwarded to those responsible for fire specifically aimed at shopping centres\, identifying the importance of maintaining fire safety systems. This principle applies to all buildings where fixed installations are installed. \n ³Incident Recording System Data \n It is reported that where sprinklers were present and actuated in purpose-built block of flats within Great Britain refuse stores accounted for 173 incidents\, West Midland Fire Service attended 71. \n\n41 x Incidents were either contained/controlled.\n27 x Incidents extinguished.\n2 x Did not contain/control.\n1x Not known.\n\nThis data clearly supports the most recent ¹publication commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National fire Sprinkler Network\, it was reported that their track record across all building types where sprinklers were identified as present\, operated were 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\, 94% efficient in their ability to operate This was further evidenced by the ²Sprinklers Saves UK Annual Review 2021/22 which reinforces the above-mentioned findings that fire sprinklers have a good track record in reducing the impact of fire. \n*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 2021/2022 \n Links \n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017 \n² Sprinkler Saves UK\, Annual Review 2021/22 \n ³BAFSA Incident Data Reports\, Focus on sprinklers within high rise residential flats \nLondon Fire Brigade open letter to shopping centre managers URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/further-update-tall-building-sprinkler-activations-refuse-chute-bin-store/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/IMG_5188.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230726T203904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T203904Z UID:10000429-1682467200-1682553599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Greater London Tall Building Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Kitchen fire\nDate of incident; 26 April 2023\nTime of call; 20:23\nWhere\, Newham\, London\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats\, 10 or more storeys.\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving an electrical appliance within the kitchen extinguished by the activation of the premises sprinkler system\, no further firefighting was required. Fire spread was limited to item 1st ignited with total damage reported to be 50-100sqm. \nThis incident demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect\, raise the alarm and control or in this case extinguish a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm. \n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nAdding  further evidence to the findings of the BAFSA publication focusing on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have helped protect our communities from fire. Fire Sprinklers: Greater London Review\, provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. \nThe review is broken down into three key areas: a look at fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021 with reference to the fire datasets captured by the IRS\, an overview of fire data-sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types – and finally a collection of AFSS sprinkler save case studies that were reported to the Sprinkler Saves website. \nCopies of the review can be downloaded here  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/greater-london-tall-building-kitchen-fire-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BAFSA_GLReview1304-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230416 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230417 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230630T115602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T115602Z UID:10000426-1681603200-1681689599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:April London Tall Building Sprinkler Activations DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; 2x Tall building Fires\nWhen; 16\, 26 April 2023\nWhere\, Sutton\, Newham\nType of Premises; Purpose Built Block of Flats -10 or more Stories.\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS9251\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incidents resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system following two kitchen fires. \nOn both occasions the \n\nThe fire was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system.\n\n\nSutton fire: 1 sprinkler head activated.\nNewham fire: 4 sprinkler heads activated.\n\n\nRaising the alarm\nlimiting fire spread to the item fire ignited.\nNo firefighting action was required.\n\nThis incident clearly indicates once again the benefits of installing a residential tall building with sprinklers. Rapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan. \n\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\n\nWhen you compare these two incidents to the high-rise fire at New Providence Wharf involving an electrical consumer unit reported by LFB on the 7th May 2021 where sprinklers were not fitted the outcome was far different \n\nLocation; Tower Hamlets\nPurpose group: Purpose built flat\, 10 or more storeys\, circa 2005\nUse of property; Residential flat\nTime of call; 08:54\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident.\n\n\nFlat on the Eighth floor.\nstorage cupboard which contained the electrical consumer unit\n\n\nCause of fire; electrical fault potentially relating to a timer switch within the consumer unit \n\nSummary \n\nFire spread to the exterior of the building affecting balconies directly above on the 9th\, 10th and 11th floor.\nACM cladding on 8th and 9th floors involved.\nFlat of origin 80% damaged by fire\n67 residents’ self-evacuated prior to arrival of the FRS\nIncident escalated toa 20 pump fire\nMajor incident declared mass evacuation of the block implemented.\nFire fighters committed wearing Breathing Apparatus\nFirefighting resources; 6 jets\, one aerial monitor\, Drone team\n22 smoke hoods used to rescue residents.\nLFB rescues 34 residents.\n\nSprinkler System \n\nThe most obvious solution would have been the installation of a sprinkler system.\nAs the fire started within the flat and spread to the exterior of the building spreading vertically effecting balconies above.\nThe fire would have been contained/controlled or even extinguished before the arrival of firefighters.\nDelaying or preventing the fire to spread from compartment of origin.\n\n              \nLinks:- \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association \, Sprinkler Saves review 2022/2023\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB New Providence Wharf Fire Report\n\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/april-london-tall-building-sprinkler-activations/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230413 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230414 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230426T162142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T162142Z UID:10000326-1681344000-1681430399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Chester Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS)\nWhen; 13 April 2023\nTime of call; 13:16\nWhere; Chester\nUse of premises; Residential dwelling\, flat\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nCFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises sprinkler system. \n  The incident  \n\nTwo fire appliances from Powey Lane and Ellesmere Port fire stations were mobilised.\nTo a small kitchen fire located within a second storey flat.\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of the premises sprinkler residential system.\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler saves Annual Review 2021/22\nGreater London Sprinkler Review 2018-2021\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/chester-kitchen-fire-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Chester CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230413 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230505T195007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T195007Z UID:10000329-1681257600-1681343999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham Tall Building Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service. (WMFRS)\nIncident; Fire.\nWhen; 12 April 2023.\nTime of call; 02:00.\nWhere\, Salisbury Tower\, 55 Middleway View\, Lady Wood Birmingham.\nOccupancy: Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories.\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS9251:2014 Residential sprinkler system.\n\nWMFRS have reported the fire involving a residential block of flats resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nBackground \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham City Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in 213 high-rise residential blocks of flats in June 2017.\nPrior to this sprinklers were retrofitted into all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio.\n\n The Premises \n\n20 Storey residential block of flats.\nContaining\n\n\n116 Flats.\nGround floor common room\, refuse store\, caretakers’ office\, and storage area.\n\n Residential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014 Residential sprinkler system.\nSprinkler coverage apartments\, ground floor common room\, refuse store\, caretakers’ office\, and storage area.\nCommon ways and stairs not sprinkler protected deemed fire sterile\, managed.\nCategory 3 Enhanced water supply.\n(Dual Pumps\, 60 minutes full holding capacity tank.\nGenerator backup to one pump.\nFRS emergency inlet.\n\nThe Incident \n\nFour fire appliances\, one aerial platform was mobilised by Staffordshire and West Midlands fire control to a tall building fire\, involving a residential flat on the tenth storey of the building.\nFire survival guidance was provided to the family over the telephone by Staffordshire and West Midlands fire control due to smoke percolating throughout the flat compromising the families means of escape.\n3 minutes after being mobilised\, operational crews identified that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of the residential sprinkler system.\nAllowing firefighters to assist the family from their dwelling to a place of safety.\nThe family were removed to hospital for a precautionary check-up.\nThe cause of the fire is believed to involve an electric bike left on charge in the hallway of the flat\, compromising their means of escape from their dwelling.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \n Tall buildings fires are one of the most challenging incidents for fire and rescue services\, sadly demonstrated following the Shirley Towers fire which occurred in a residential tall building in Southampton in 2010 which cost the lives of two firefighters. \nBenefits of residential sprinklers for tall building fires \n\nInternal fire spread within the dwelling contained/controlled or in some cases extinguished.\nPreventing further fire spread from the compartment of origin compromising the means of escape from the common ways.\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\, preventing flash over\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters allowing the residents to be safely evacuated from the premises.\n\nThe danger of E-bike and E-scooter when charging \n\nWMFRS press release refers that the cause of the fire involved an electric bike which was on charge.\nCharging batteries or E-bikes and E-scooters should not take place in your escape routes.\nLondon Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported\, fires involving lithium batteries are the fastest growing fire risk in London.\n\n\nIn 2023 LFB have attended on average\, an e-bike or e-scooter fire once every two days.\nIn 2022\, we attended 87 e-bike and 29 e-scooter fires\, a total of 116 fires.\n\n\nThe dangers of Lithium-Ion battery fires should not be underestimated which can develop into significant and unstoppable *thermal runaway fires.\nit should be noted\, Sprinkler protection of lithium-ion batteries is outside the scope of current standard sprinkler design standards e.g.\, EN\, NFPA/FM\, specialist standards are being developed for example NPFA 855\n\nSimon Barry\, Deputy Chief Fire Officer of West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS)\, said: “Sprinklers save lives – as this incident very clearly demonstrates. It could have ended tragically had the council-fitted system not kicked in. \n“Sprinklers are invaluable. They save lives and reduce injuries\, protect firefighters who respond to fires\, and reduce the amount of fire damage to property and the environment.” \nHe added: “Without the sprinklers\, the family could have been very seriously injured or worse. The fire blocked their only way out. The bike battery produced a lot of smoke and fumes\, which quickly spread through the flat. \nFurther guidance/sources \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nWest Midland Fire Rescue Service Press Release\nLondon Fire Brigade The danger of e-bike and e-scooter batteries when charging\n\n*Thermal runaway is an uncontrollable chain reaction in lithium -ion batteries that can lead to a fire situation. These reactions cause a dramatic increase in the internal battery temperature causing the inner components of the battery to destabilize\, degrade which eventually leads to the failure of the battery. \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-tall-building-lithium-ion-battery-fire-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230630T100507Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230630T100523Z UID:10000424-1681171200-1681257599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Croydon High Rise Fire\, Sprinkler Activation\, Reinforces The Findings of The Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Tall building Fire\nWhen; 11/04/2023\nTime of call; 14:51\nWhere\, Croydon\nType of Premises; Block of Flats\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS9251\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. The premises\, 14-storey building formally used for offices\, converted into a residential building containing 404 flats. \nReinforcing the fire data contained within a new *BAFSA publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have assisted to protect our communities from fire. \nIncident \n\nAt 14:51\, LFB mobilised fire appliances to a flat fire.\nOn arrival operational crews identified a kitchen fire within a flat.\nExtinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head installed in the room of origin.\nNo further firefighting was required.\nFire spread was limited to item first ignited involving chip pan/deep fat fryer.\n\nFire Safety Arrangements \n\nFirefighting shafts\nFirefighting lift\nResidential sprinkler system\nDry rising main\nBS5839-6 Grade D LD1 provided within the flats.\nAutomatic opening vents located within the stair cores.\n\nThis incident clearly indicates once again the benefits of installing a residential tall building with sprinklers. Rapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan. \n\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\n\nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association \, Sprinkler Saves review 2022/2023\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB\n\n*Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. \nThe review is broken down into three key areas \n\nInterrogating fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021\, reference to the fire data sets captured by the Incident Recording System \nOverview of fire data sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types.\nCollection of Sprinkler save case studies reported to sprinkler saves uk\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/croydon-high-rise-fire-sprinkler-activation-reinforces-the-findings-of-the-fire-sprinklers-greater-london-review-2018-2021/ LOCATION:Croydon CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/BAFSA_GLReview1304-1.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230412 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230615T204418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T204418Z UID:10000337-1681171200-1681257599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:London High Rise Fire Sprinkler Activation\, Reinforces The Findings of The Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Tall building Fire\nWhen; 11/04/2023\nTime of call; 14:51\nWhere\, Croydon\nType of Premises; Block of Flats\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS9251\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. The premises\, 14-storey building formally used for offices\, converted into a residential building containing 404 flats. \nReinforcing the fire data contained within a new BAFSA publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have assisted to protect our communities from fire. Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment.  \nThe review is broken down into three key areas. \n\nInterrogating fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021\, reference to the fire data sets captured by the Incident Recording System \nOverview of fire data sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types.\nCollection of Sprinkler save case studies reported to sprinkler saves uk\n\nIncident \n\nAt 14:51\, LFB mobilised fire appliances to a flat fire.\nOn arrival operational crews identified a kitchen fire within a flat\nExtinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head installed in the room of origin\nNo further firefighting was required.\nFire spread was limited to item first ignited involving chip pan/deep fat fryer.\n\nFire Safety Arrangements \n\nFirefighting shafts\nFirefighting lift\nResidential sprinkler system\nDry rising main\nBS5839-6 Grade D LD1 provided within the flats.\nAutomatic opening vents located within the stair cores.\n\nThis incident clearly indicates once again the benefits of installing a residential tall building with sprinklers. Rapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan. \n\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\n\nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-high-rise-fire-sprinkler-activation-reinforces-the-findings-of-the-fire-sprinklers-greater-london-review-2018-2021/ LOCATION:Croydon CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-09-at-07.54.39.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T043000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230406T043000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230419T211458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212103Z UID:10000322-1680755400-1680755400@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Manchester Tall Building Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 6 April 2023\nTime of call; 04:30\nWhere\, Sale\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nOccupancy; Residential block of flats 10 or more stories\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Residential sprinkler system\n\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service have reported the following fire involving a residential block of flats resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nThe Premises \n\nResidential block of flats of 13 storeys\nPrefab concrete construction block\nBuilt in 1970s.\n\nIncident \n\nGMFRS mobilised 5 Pumping appliances\, 1 Aerial appliance\nThe seat of the fire was established to involve a bed mattress\, linen within a bedroom.\nPrior to the arrival of the FRS\, a resident tackled the fire with a fire extinguisher.\n1x sidewall sprinkler head actuated extinguishing the remainder of the fire.\nGMFRS assume that time taken to extinguish the fire was 5-10 mins.\nFirefighting crews on arrival established that the fire had been extinguished.\nProceeded to turn off the flat sprinkler isolation valve.\nFire damage 3m²\nNatural and PPV ventilation undertaken to clear smoke.\n\nBusiness continuity \n\nGMFRS reported that if it had not been for the sprinkler system\, the flat would have been uninhabitable for several months following the fire with the resident having to be decanted into alternative accommodation.\nEstimated value of damage £1000\n\nThis incident demonstrates once again the benefits of installing sprinklers within residential tall buildings for firefighter safety. \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan.\nAllowing firefighters to complete search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risk of flashover.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\nThis incident demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect\, raise the alarm and control or in this case extinguish a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm.\n\n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Sprinkler Week Campaign URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-tall-building-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Sale CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230326 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230327 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230413T163024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T163854Z UID:10000420-1679788800-1679875199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Pembrokeshire Specialised Housing Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 26th March 2023\nTime of call; 22:42\nWhere\, Pembrokeshire\nOccupancy; Specialised Housing\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Residential sprinkler system\n\nMid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service have reported the fire involving a Specialised Housing scheme resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nBackground \n\nSpecialised housing contains some of are most vulnerable residents of society\, suffering with physical/cognitive\, and mental health issues affecting their ability to react to fire and/or an alarm compromising their ability to escape a fire.\nThe benefits of installing fire sprinklers for this type of occupancy are clearly demonstrated following the outcome of this incident.\n\nIncident \n\nInternal fire involving the communal laundry room.\n2 sprinkler heads actuated.\nContaining/controlling the fire prior to the arrival of the fire service\nOn arrival operational crews identified that the fire had been contained/controlled\nFire contained to the compartment of origin\nRequiring limited offensive firefighting action to fully extinguish the fire.\nNo injuries were reported.\nEnquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.\n\nLegislation \n\nUnlike Scotland and Wales\, it is not mandatory to install fire sprinklers in new build specialised housing schemes in England.\nBAFSA\, welcome’s the government’s recent proposal for sprinklers to be fitted in new care homes in England a change we have all been calling for in the fire sector for many years\, we would also encourage government to look at fitting sprinklers in new specialised housing schemes following the lead of Scotland and Wales.\n\nNewgrange Care Home Fire \n\nWhen you compare this to the Newgrange care home fire\, housing are most vulnerable residents of society\, the outcome was so much different.\nThe scene of a major fire in 2017 which broke out in the early hours of the morning. The home was occupied by 35 residents\, sprinklers were not fitted. The fire resulted in 33 elderly and immobile residents being rescued by firefighters\, sadly two residents died because of the fire.\n\nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could have been so much different\, following the fire the coroner raised concerns that sprinkler systems are not mandatory in care homes. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) recommended sprinklers be installed. The home was rebuilt – without fire sprinklers. \n \nCredit HFRS \nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nMid and West Wales Fire & Rescue Service\n\n \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/pembrokeshire-specialised-housing-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Pembrokeshire CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230201T112600 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230201T122600 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230302T202026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T202105Z UID:10000414-1675250760-1675254360@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:London Tall Building Residential Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 1 February 2023\nTime of call; 11;26\nWhere\, Thamesmead\nOccupancy; Residential block of apartments (10 or more stories)\nAutomatic fire suppression system; Residential sprinkler system\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nThe premises\, Residential block of apartments of 12 stories\, incorporating a range of 2- and 3-bedroom apartments with a podium garden onsite concierge. \nIncident \n\nOn arrival crews identified that the fire was within the hallway of a second-floor apartment\nTwo concealed sprinkler heads actuated extinguishing the fire.\n5% of the apartment was damaged by fire\, with no injuries reported.\nThe cause of the fire is believed to have been accidental involving incense oil burner\nFirefighting actions\, breathing apparatus crews committed with one jet\, water supply via wet riser.\n\nThis incident demonstrates once again the benefits of installing sprinklers within residential tall buildings for firefighter safety. \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan.\nAllowing firefighters to complete search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which  significantly reduces the risk of flashover.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\nThis incident demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect\, raise the alarm and control or in this case extinguish a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm.\n\n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nLFB AFSS\n\n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-tall-building-residential-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:thamesmead CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230112 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230116T204156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T204408Z UID:10000406-1673395200-1673481599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Student Halls of Residence Activation Stratford DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 11 January 2023\nWhere\, Stratford\nTime of call: 14:27\nUse of premises; Resident halls of residence\nLocation of incident: Room\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a relatively small fire caused by smoking within a student hall of residence of 25 floors. \nThe flat fire was extinguished by the actuation of one concealed sprinkler head\, no injuries were reported with 500 persons evacuating the premises in accordance with the evacuation strategy simultaneous evacuation. \nThe Cube Student Accommodation Fire \nThe danger of student accommodation fires cannot be underestimated as this was clearly demonstrated following the fire in Bolton involving the premises known as the ‘Cube’ November 2019. The speed with which the fire took hold and the devastating impact it had on the building was shocking. The Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) press release states that due to the full and immediate evacuation of the premises many lives were saved. \nFull details on the incident are contained in the GMFRS Cube Incident Report\, it should be noted sprinklers were not fitted. \nThe previous reported activation involving a fire within a student hall of residence took place at Wembley on the 2 April 2022\, involving a communal kitchen fire on the second floor of a student accommodation block resulting in the evacuation of 190 people. \nFive Sprinkler heads activated containing/controlling the fire to room of origin\, on arrival operational crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using one jet. \nIdentifying once again the clear benefits of installing sprinklers in residential tall buildings. \nLinks/source \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nManchester Fire and Rescue Service Cube Fire Report\nWembley Student accommodation activation URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/student-halls-of-residence-activation-stratford/ LOCATION:London CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230102T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230102T000000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230102T205219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230103T205110Z UID:10000404-1672617600-1672617600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham Tall building Sprinkler Activations\, Refuse Chute/Bin Store Update DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Refuse chute/bin store fires\nWhere; Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats\nHeight of building; 10 or more stories\nFixed Installation; BS9251:2014\n\nThe following update has been reported by Triangle Fire Systems involving a purpose-built block of flats\, resulting in the premises sprinkler system actuating on 6 specific occasions following fires involving the building’s refuse chute/bin store within a 8 month period. \n Background \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio\nThis approach implemented by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters.\n\nResidential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014\nCategory 3\nSprinkler head VK486\nWater supply 60-minute tank (16000L)\nEnhancements: –\n\n\nDual Pumps\nBack up power supply diesel generator\n\n\nFRS inlet\nRemote monitoring\n\n6x Reported Incidents within the space of 8 months \n\n4\, May 2022\n12\, 13  August 2022\n24 September 2022\n25 November 2022\n17 December 2022\n\nThe incidents \nIt is reported that on each occasion. \n\nlit refuse was dropped down the refuse chute to the refuse store below\nActivating the premises sprinkler system\n1 sprinkler head actuated on each occasion\nContaining\, controlling\, or extinguishing the fire to the compartment of origin.\nThe sprinkler system enhancements were not activated\n\nDanger of Refuse Chute/bin store fires \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, Further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire including. \n\nWhere the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the premises emergency plan allowing the appropriate emergency response allowing the attendance of the FRS. The actuation of a sprinkler head should be taken as a confirmed fire.\nRefuse fusible-link automatic fire resisting shutters.\n\nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire\, reinforced in an open letter from the LFB in 2020\, forwarded to those responsible for fire specifically aimed at shopping centres\, identifying the importance of maintaining fire safety systems. This principle applies to all buildings where fixed installations are installed. \n Incident Recording System Data \n It is reported that where sprinklers were present and actuated in purpose-built block of flats within Great Britain  refuse stores accounted for 173 incidents\, West Midland Fire Service attended 71. \n\n41 x Incidents were either contained/controlled\n27 x Incidents extinguished\n2 x Did not contain/control\n1x Not known\n\nThis data clearly supports the most recent ¹publication commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National fire Sprinkler Network\, it was reported that their track record across all building types where sprinklers were identified as present\, operated were 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\, 94% efficient in their ability to operate This was further evidenced by the ²Sprinklers Saves UK Annual Review 2021/22 which reinforces the above-mentioned findings that fire sprinklers have a good track record in reducing the impact of fire. \n  \n \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of retrofitting sprinkler systems as part of a package of fire safety measures protecting high risk areas such as refuse chutes/refuse stores prone to malicious acts\nProtecting life/property with the clear benefits it brings for the environment.\n\n*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 2021/2022 \n Links \nBAFSA Incident Data Reports\, Focus on sprinklers within high rise residential flats \n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017 \n² Sprinkler Saves UK\, Annual Review 2021/22 \nLondon Fire Brigade open letter to shopping centre managers \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-tall-building-sprinkler-activations-refuse-chute-bin-store-update/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221224T182000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221224T202000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20230201T171103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T172731Z UID:10000408-1671906000-1671913200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Manchester Retrofitting Tall Building Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS)\nIncident; Tall building Fire\nWhen; 24/12/2022\nTime of call; 18:20\nWhere\, Manchester\nType of Premises; Purpose-Built Block of Flats\nAutomatic fire suppression System; BS9251:2014\n\nGMFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential  sprinkler system \nThe premises is a general needs and purpose-Built Block of Flats consisting of 12 stories built in 1962. \n\nConsisting of a concrete frame with brick infill panels with the solid concrete floors\nThe external wall system consists of a mineral wall insulation and render system with curtain wall glazing\nTypical floor layout consists of a lift lobby off which 4 flats are directly served\n\nBackground \n\nDecember 2017\, Greater Manchester City Council announced that sprinklers were to be fitted in all their 36 Council owned blocks in Manchester at a cost of £10.5m funded from the housing revenue account.\nShould be applauded for leading from the front protecting the most vulnerable residents from fire by the installation of a residential sprinkler system\n\nFire Safety Arrangements \n\nCommon Fire detection system configured for FRS to use as an emergency alert system\nRemote monitoring system\nDry rising main\nBS5839-6 Grade D LD1 provided within the flats\nResidential sprinkler system\n\nIncident \n\nAt 18:20 GMFRS received a fire call\, to a tall building fire\nMobilising 5 x pumping appliances\, 1 x aerial appliance\nOn arrival crews identified a fire involving a two-bedroom flat which had been contained\, controlled by the activation of 2 concealed sprinkler heads.\n1 member of the public was removed by operational crews requiring medical attention\nThe remaining hotspots were extinguished using a jet\nSmoke/fire damage was contained to an area of 12m2\nOngoing enquiries are continuing to establish the cause of the fire\n\nResidential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014 system\nCoverage\, within each flat\, plant and communal areas\nIsolation control valves are provided for each floor contained within the riser cupboards\nWater supply designated tank/pump\nSprinkler panel/zone plan located within the staircase enclosure on the ground floor\n\nThis incident clearly indicates once again the benefits of retrofitting a residential tall building protecting life \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained\nFire contained within the compartment of origin\n\nThis incident could have had a totally different outcome\, it clearly demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect and control a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm. \n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\n\n Business Continuity \n\nMinor water egress\, fire damage was reported involving the flat of origin\, flat directly below the incident.\nThe cost to make good has been estimated to be within the region £10\,000.\nEach floor is provided with an isolation control valve allowing the FRS to immediately isolate the supply once the fire has been confirmed as extinguished.\nComprehensive sprinkler zone plan located adjacent to the fire alarm panel on the ground floor.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies that a code compliant system designed to BS9251 with the appropriate information for operational crews to interact with the system has clear benefits for business continuity \nWhen you compare this to similar Salford Tall building fire 3 days later\, the press release form GMFRS demonstrates the clear difference when sprinklers are not installed. \nSalford Mulberry Court High-rise fire \nLinks‑‑ \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-retrofitting-tall-building-fire-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Manchester CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221125 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221126 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221214T111436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T111436Z UID:10000402-1669334400-1669420799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Refuse /Chute Bin Activation Birmingham DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Refuse\, chute bin store fire\nWhen; 25 November 2022\nWhere\, Birmingham\nTime of incident: 14:30\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats containing 116 flats\nHeight of building: 10 or more stories\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nTriangle fire systems have reported the above- mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises sprinkler system \nBackground \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio\nThis approach implemented by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters.\n\nResidential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014\nSprinkler head VK486\nDedicated duplicate pumps with generator back up and 60-minute tank\n\nThe Incident \nIt is reported that the fire was in the premises refuse chute\, lit refuse dropped down the chute to the refuse store below activating the premises suppression system extinguishing the fire with no injuries reported\, interrogating sprinkler saves uk data base this is the second incident within 6 months. \nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire.  To achieve this\, they should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards/codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available. \nThis should include regular inspections of all refuse automatic fire resisting shutters and where the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the protected premises initiates the appropriate emergency procedures. \nIncident Recording System Compound Fire Data \nInterrogating fire data for the financial year 2021/22 West Midlands Fire and Rescue Service attended 39 fires involving refuse stores\, on first appearances this may look a small nothing fire\,but did you know that the BAFSA Incident Data report No 2 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21 \n  \n \n  \n\nRefuse stores account for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers are recorded as being present in fire incidents in purpose-built blocks of flats with 145 incidents\nDangers of bin store firescan have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes.\n\nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, Further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/refuse-chute-bin-activation-birmingham/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T223900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221103T233900 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221115T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221115T171154Z UID:10000399-1667515140-1667518740@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham Tall Building Residential Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Kitchen Fire\nWhen; 3 November 2022\nWhere\, South Birmingham\nTime of incident: 22:39\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats containing 42 flats\nHeight of building: 10 or more stories\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nTriangle Fire Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises sprinkler system. \nBackground \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio\nThis approach implemented by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters.\nHigh rise fires are one of the most challenging incidents firefighters tackle on a day-to-day basis throughout the country Cleary demonstrated in recent high profile New York tall building fire resulting in two external line rescues due to the residents unable to self-evacuate from their dwelling. (link below)\n\n Residential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014\nSprinkler head VK480\,\nResidential Flat Plate Concealed Horizontal Sidewall Sprinkler\nWater supply dedicated tank\nDedicated pumps\n\n The incident \n\nOn the evening of the 3 November a dwelling kitchen fire was contained/controlled by the activation of 1x sidewall sprinkler head.\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation\, no injuries were reported\n\n \n \nCredit images Triangle Fire Systems \nThe images clearly demonstrate the benefits of sprinklers \n\nFire damage contained to the extractor hob above the cooker\nHeat/smoke damage minimal\nMinimal water egress visible\n\nBenefits of Sprinklers within tall buildings \n\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\n\nFire contained to compartment of origin\n\nDid you know that the BAFSA Incident Data report No 2 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21 \n\nIdentified Kitchen fires account for the highest number of incidents within the flats where sprinklers are recorded as being present in fire incidents in purpose-built blocks of flats with 89 incidents.\n Accounting for the highest number of sprinklers recorded as activated with 40\n London Fire Brigade report that around 60% of fires in the home begin in the Kitchen\, fires are more likely to start in your kitchen\n\n  \n  \n \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on Sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats\nBirmingham City Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks \nNYFD Tall Building Fire 5 November line rescue (Source New York Post) URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-tall-building-residential-activation/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/imake-kitchen-fire-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220827T101900 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220827T231900 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221017T175034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221017T175325Z UID:10000393-1661595540-1661642340@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Hammersmith & Fulham Residential High Rise Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London\nIncident; Fire involving smoking materials\nWhen; 27 August 2022\nTime of call; 10:19\nWhere\, The London Borough Hammersmith & Fulham\nUse of premises; Purpose built block of flats 10 or more stories\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLondon Fire Brigade have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system \nThe Premises \n\n1960’s residential block of flats of concrete frame construction/floors\nThe flats are located on the upper floors above officer/community rooms on the ground floor\nThe housing provider London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham retrofitted sprinklers as part of a fire safety initiative through their “Fire Safety Plus” programme (Dwellings only)\n\nFixed installations \n\nResidential AFSS (Sprinklers\, retrofitted)\nWet Riser\n\nIncident \n\nOn arrival crews established that the fire was on the 18th floor involving a studio flat\nOne sprinkler head actuated in the living room containing/controlling the fire\n1 Breathing Apparatus crew consisting of two firefighters committed with 45mm jet\, wet riser\n25% of the flat damaged by fire\nOne male adult required medical attention\n\nSprinkler system \n\nContained/controlled the fire\n1x Fire sprinkler head 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\nFlashover prevented\nFire contained in compartment of origin\n\nConclusion \n\nThe decision taken by housing providers across the United Kingdom in this case the London Borough Hammersmith & Fulham\, demonstrating the benefits of retrofitting sprinklers in their high-rise residential property portfolio as part of a holistic approach to provide a further layer of safety for residents from fire should be applauded\nThis incident clearly demonstrates once again the benefits of retrofitting sprinklers protecting.\n\n\nlife\, reducing injuries from fire\nProperty\nFirefighters\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on Sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats\nThe London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/hammersmith-fulham-residential-high-rise-sprinkler-activation/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220826T010000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220826T020000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220830T172913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T173033Z UID:10000391-1661475600-1661479200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Chip Pan Fire\, Sprinkler Activation Doncaster DESCRIPTION:Image taken from Bafsa video chip pan demonstration\, click here to open  chip pan fire\nCredit Bafsa/Stewart Kidd\n\n  \n\nFire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire\nIncident; Chip Pan Fire\nWhen; 26 August 2022\nTime of call; 1am\nWhere\, South Yorkshire\nUse of premises; Purpose built block of flats 10 floors and above\nAutomatic fire suppression system; BS9251:2014\n\nSouth Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system \nBackground \n\n15 Storey residential block of flats\nLocal authority retrofitted\, residential sprinkler system\n\nIncident \n\nOn arrival crews established that the premises residential fire sprinkler system actuated on the 10th floor\, involving a chip pan fire left unattended\nThe occupier had fallen asleep\, alerted by the activation of the premises fire alarm system\, the tenant immediately shut the kitchen door containing the fire to compartment of origin\nThe heat activated the sprinkler head which contained\, controlled the fire before the arrival of operational crews\nUpon entry operational crews extinguished the fire\nNo injuries were reported with\n\nSprinkler system \n\nWater supply\, pump and tank\nContained/controlled the fire\, before the arrival of the fire rescue service\n1X Fire sprinkler head 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\nMinimal fire damage reported for the kitchen\n\n Business Continuity \n\nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of protecting are most vulnerable residents from fire by the installation of a residential sprinkler system\nPreventing a minor small fire from accelerating into a major fire with only minor disruption to the flat of origin\n\nConclusion/Links \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, this is the fourth incident reported to Sprinklersaves.co.uk on each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained/contained.\nPrevious incidents\n\n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021 URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/high-rise-chip-pan-fire-doncaster/ LOCATION:Doncaster CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T175300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220821T181100 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221021T154736Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221021T174554Z UID:10000394-1661104380-1661105460@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:London Tall Building Chip Pan Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:  \nImage taken from BAFSA video chip pan demonstration\, click here to open  chip pan fire \nCredit BAFSA/Stewart Kidd \n\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Chip Pan Fire\nWhen; 21 August 2022\nTime of call; 17:53pm\nWhere\, West Drayton\, Padcroft new development\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats\nHeight of building: 4-9 storeys\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system involving a chip pan fire. \n Background \n\nPadcroft development is la relatively new development located in the suburbs of West Drayton consisting of several residential block of flats comprising of a selection of 1\,2- and 3-bedroom apartments\, completed in 2019.\n\nThe incident \n\nLFB were called to a kitchen fire involving a chip pan within a dwelling\, on arrival operational crews identified that the fire had been extinguished by one concealed residential sprinkler head.\nNo further firefighting media was required to extinguish the fire.\nThe incident stop message was sent at 18:11pm\, 18 minutes from the time of call clearly demonstrating the benefits of sprinklers containing/controlling in this case extinguishing the fire before the arrival of the fire service.\nSupporting the most recent ¹UK research commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council National Fire Sprinkler Network and supported by British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association. The 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\n Benefits of residential sprinkler systems \n\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\n\nFire contained to compartment of origin\n\nLFB Press Release updated July 2018 \, Reported that chip pan fires in the capital are rising\, \n\nFigures\, which have been released during Chip Week\, show that the number of chip pan fires rose by 14 per cent between 2012-2013\, with 2013 seeing the highest number of chip pan fires over the five year period. Chip pan fires buck the trend\, as fires overall have fallen by 25 per cent over the past year.\nThe figures also show that in London in the last five years:\nThere were 1\,754 chip pan fires\n• Over 500 people were injured\n• Three people lost their lives\n• The injury rate is high\, with almost three out of ten of these fires resulting in injury\, or even death\n\nThe Brigade’s Third Officer\, Dave Brown\, said: \n“Many people think that chip pans are a thing of the past\, but there’s been a recent rise in celebrities like Heston Blumenthal endorsing posh chips on TV cooking programmes. \n“Chip pans and cooking with hot oil can be really dangerous and the risk increases when you start frying food more than once\, as is the current trend with chips. All it can take is for you to become distracted for a few seconds and your cooking oil can quickly go up in flames. \nConclusion \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, this is the fifth incident reported to Sprinklersaves.co.uk clearly putting the myth to bed that residential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on fires involving chip pans.\nOn each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained/contained.\nPrevious incidents\n\n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on Sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats\n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017\nLFB press release Chip pan fires URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-tall-building-chip-pan-fire-activation/ LOCATION:West Drayton CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220817T235900 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220818T134917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220818T135340Z UID:10000388-1660694400-1660780740@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:West Midlands\, Tall Building Residential Duplex Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS) have reported the following sprinkler save following a fire within a high-rise residential purpose-built block of flats involving a duplex maisonette. \nBackground \n\nA duplex maisonette is an apartment having rooms on two floors connected by an internal staircase found in high rise residential blocks of flats typically with an alternative emergency exit. The design are typically a mixture of up flats and down flats with various layouts\, designs.\n Built in the 1960s\, this purpose-built block of flats consisted of nine storeys\, the flats located on ground floor are single level\, the upper floors are duplex maisonettes with access via open balcony walkways\n\n  \n \n\nFire Safety Concerns were identified by the landlord that the alternative means of escape within the maisonettes which would not meet today’s regulatory guidance.\nThe legacy means of escape located in the lower level of the maisonette consisted of an access hatch in the ceiling\, in the event of a fire compromising the means of escape to the upper floor.\n\nThe tenant would be expected to. \n\nRelease the access hatch catch with a wooden pole\, pull down the ladder.\nProceed to climb the ladder to the access floor level.\nThe small emergency escape door would then be released\, releasing the panic latch\nThe tenant would then evacuate to a final place of safety\n\nThe decision was taken by the landlord to retrofit a residential sprinkler system installed to BS9251:2014 as a compensatory measure \n  \n \nImage\, Emergency Access Hatch \nBenefit of Sprinklers \n The installation of the residential sprinkler system would provide a further layer of safety from fire for the tenants\, the benefit of which would allow. \n\nThe fire to be contained/control or extinguished\, reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the tenants to escape to safety\nA sprinkler alarm to be transmitted to the alarm receiving centre in the event of the fire allowing the appropriate emergency response\nA further layer of safety for the protection of firefighters\n\nIt should be noted\, due to the variety\, complexity of the layouts it is very difficult for firefighters in the event of a fire to understand the vertical perspective which is paramount for firefighters’ situational awareness. \nThe Incident \n\nFire and Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire & Rescue Service\nPremises Type; Residential Block of flats of 9 storeys\nWhere\, West Midlands\nWhen; July 2022\n\n  \n\nLocal knowledge of operational crews was clearly demonstrated identifying the building as a duplex apartment design with a fire on a lower level\, the incident commander committed a team of 4 wearing Breathing Apparatus (BA) to extinguish the fire\, perform search and rescue operations.\nWhen accessing a fire compartment from above\, firefighters may be required to descend through hot fire gases. This heat layer will usually be the hottest section of the compartment fire and may increase internal body temperature of firefighters\, affecting the integrity of firefighting media\, personal protection equipment.\nThe seat of the fire was identified to be within a cupboard containing the hot water tank where clothing was identified as being stored on top of the tank which caught light. The cause of the fire is under investigation\nThe fire was contained and controlled by the actuation of 1x sidewall sprinkler head prior to the BA team extinguishing the fire\nThe occupants of the apartment were all accounted for with three adults receiving precautionary check-ups on scene by ambulance personnel for smoke inhalation but did not require hospital attendance or further treatment\, the cause of the fire is under investigation\nThe tenant hailed the swift response of the fire crews and was surprised at the effect of the sprinkler system\, noting that he had anticipated all the heads actuating simultaneously\, yet only the head next to the actual fire did so.\nImage Copyright WMFRS \n \n   Seat of fire\, clothing located on top of the hot water tank\n\nImpact of the Residential Fire Sprinkler System \n\n1 x Sidewall Fire Sprinkler Head located adjacent to the cupboard activated containing/controlling the fire preventing the fire from spreading from the compartment of origin.\nAs the cupboard was recessed into the wall from which the fire sprinkler head was mounted its coverage\, effectiveness was impacted.\n\nHowever\, at the operational debrief the initial Breathing Apparatus team committed to tackle the fire commented. \n\nConditions were tenable descending the stairs\nThe smoke was very light in colour\, due to its dilution with water discharged from the fire sprinkler head\nThe fire was contained/controlled\n\n  \nImage Copyright WMFRS \n \nImage\, activated sidewall sprinkler head \nBusiness Continuity \nRelatively minor fire and smoke damage spread from the compartment of origin\, water egress was minimised due to the prompt action of operational crews isolating the fire sprinkler isolation valve. \nImage Copyright WMFRS \n \nImage\, living accommodation \n \nImage\, alternative means of escape\nBoth the landlord and West Midland Fire Rescue Service\, should be applauded for their approach\, commitment to sprinklers\, sending a clear message \n\nSprinklers can supress or even extinguish a fire\, saving both lives and property clear benefits for the environment reducing carbon emissions\nPromoting sprinkler saves to a wider audience will entice other landlords\, architects to follow their lead making sprinklers the norm not the exception\n\nConclusion \nThis incident clearly reinforces the benefits of retrofitting fire sprinklers in high-rise residential fires. \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing tenable conditions for operational crews to safely extinguish the fire and carry out search and rescue operations\nContaining the fire to compartment of origin\nFlash over conditions minimised\nInternal fire spread contained/controlled\, preventing further fire spread to the common ways\nRelatively minor fire prevented from being a major fire\nSupports The most recent UK research ¹was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA. The research report that across all premises types:\n\n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishingor controlling a fire\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their abilityto operate\n\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017 \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/west-midlands-tall-building-residential-duplex-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:West Midlands CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Picture-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T045000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220712T060000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220815T112643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220815T113454Z UID:10000385-1657601400-1657605600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Watford High-Rise Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service: Hertfordshire\nIncident: Secondary Fire\nWhen: 12 July 2022\nTime of call: 4:50 am\nTime of stop: 06:20\nLocation: Abbey View\, Garsmouth Way\, Watford\nOccupancy: 17 Storey High-Rise Residential Block\nNumber of dwellings: 94\nAutomatic fire suppression System: Fire Sprinklers\n\n  \n \nImage credit Watford Observer \nHertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service (HFRS) have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises’ residential sprinkler system. \nBackground \nIn 2019\, Watford Community Housing invested £1.5 million upgrading various fire safety measures in two of their high-rise residential blocks\, providing a further layer of safety from fire for its most vulnerable residents which included the installation of: \n\nResidential sprinkler system (retrofit)\nGrade D LD1 detection and alarm systems\n\nIncident \n\nExternal secondary fire located on the ground floor adjacent to a storage area involving combustible material which had been fly-tipped – the items were scheduled for removal later on that morning.\n8 pump fire requiring the attendance of over 60 firefighters\nDue to the intensity of the fire\, the fire spread\n\n\nWithin the ground floor storage area\,\nvertically to the upper floors.\n\n\nFire damage was sustained to the flats with extensive damage sustained to the UPVC frame/glazing\nSuperficial damage to the building façade.\nNo injuries were reported\nPolice have arrested two persons in connection with arson\n\nActivation\, Residential Sprinkler System \nThe residential sprinkler system activated within the: – \n\nGround floor storeroom\nTwo flats directly above the seat of the fire\, the activation of the sprinkler heads was accelerated due to the flat windows directly above the seat of the fire being in the open position\, allowing the hot gases\, radiant heat to actuate the sprinkler head(s). The sprinkler system activated as designed to contain and limit the spread of fire.\nDue to an unforeseen event\, with the fire being an external incident\, the sprinkler feed pipe was damaged – however\, this was after the system had effectively discharged.\n\nThe Benefits of sprinklers \nThis incident clearly justifies the approach taken by Watford Community Housing to retrofit sprinklers in their two high-rise residential buildings \n\nInternal fire spread within the two apartments was contained/controlled\, preventing further fire spread to the communal areas\, demonstrating the effectiveness of the fire compartmentation and overall fire strategy\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\nThe integrity of the means of escape was maintained\nTwo compartment fires\, with restricted fire growth. This allowed firefighters to carry out search and rescue operations with limited fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\n\nObservations \n\nLooking at the attached image the external pipework appears to be chlorinated poly-vinyl chloride) (CPVC) covered with a foil faced mineral fibre.\nThis was industry-standard and flame-retardant.\nTo further improve the integrity of the system\, we are replacing these with steel pipes.\nThe secondary fire was due to unauthorised disposal of waste\, demonstrating how relatively small fires can rapidly develop\, putting residents in danger\, causing significant damage and resulting in a major cost to the housing provider\n\nConclusion \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the importance of designing/installing a residential sprinkler system in accordance with the guidance contained in BS9251:2021\, with specific attention to sprinkler pipework which could be compromised by a fire\, although in this case the system held until after it had discharged successfully.\nPositively\, the fire was contained/controlled by the sprinkler system before the arrival of HFRS.\nHousekeeping is paramount\, the dangers of external secondary fires cannot be underestimated\, highlighting how a small fire can spread rapidly to the external façade of a building.\n\nFurther guidance \n\nBS9251:2021; Fire Sprinkler Systems for domestic and residential occupancies- Code of practice\nLFB Fire Safety Guidance Note 84; Fires in Communal Areas-Information for external partners\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nHertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service\nLFB Fire Safety Guidance Note84; Fires in Communal Areas-Information for external partners \nWatford Observer\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/watford-high-rise-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:watford CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T115800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T115800 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220706T194830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220706T195421Z UID:10000374-1656849480-1656849480@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:London\, St Mark’s Square Bromley Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:                \nImages LFB Copyright Twitter Posts \n\nFire & Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nDate of incident: 03/07/2022\nTime of Call 11:58\nPremise type: Purpose built flats\, 10 or more storeys\nType of Incident: Fire\nLocation of Fire; External balcony permanently open to the outside\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a purpose-built block of flats of 19 Storeys located in the centre of Bromley\, South London. \nBackground \n\nThe St Marks development opened in 2019 which included a new public plaza\, nine-screen multiplex cinema\, café and restaurants and a 130-bed hotel.\nFocal point of the development included a 19-storey purpose-built block of flats consisting of 200 apartments with the luxury apartments provided with external balconies.\nLuxury apartments with external open balcony\, serves two apartments with privacy provided between the two apartments by the provision of a glass balustrade\nBalconies constructed of timber cladding construction.\nResidential sprinkler system coverage\, residential apartments\n\nIncident \n\nLFB control centre received 95 calls\n15 fire pumping appliances\, 1 x 64m turntable ladder were mobilised from fire stations across south London\, including Bromley\, Beckenham\, Addington\, and Woodside.\nThe seat of the fire was established to be on the external balcony of a five roomed apartment on the 15 storey. Spreading horizontally along the balcony of the adjacent apartment\nThe intensity of the fire resulted in the glazing for both apartments adjacent to the balcony failing\, allowing internal fire to spread within the two apartments\nThe fire proceeded to spread vertically to the slopping roof involving the solar panels\nFurther fire damage sustained to two further apartments located on the 16/17 floors\, roofing.\nThe cause of the fire is under investigation\n\nActuation Residential Concealed Sprinkler Heads \n\n5 Sprinkler heads actuated\n3 sprinkler heads actuated within the apartment located immediately adjacent to the seat of the fire on the external balcony with 2 additional sprinkler heads actuating in the adjacent apartment\n\nFire Damage\, 15 Floor \n\nOne five roomed apartment\, 75% damaged by fire with a further apartment sustaining 5% damage by fire.\nThe enclosed balcony area decking/timber façade severely damaged by fire\nSolar panels located on the roof\, 100% damaged by fire\nExtensive fire damage to the sloping roof between the 15/16 floor\n\nBenefits of the Residential Sprinkler System \n\nInternal fire spread within the two apartments contained/controlled\, preventing further fire spread to the common ways\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained\nTwo compartment fires\, flash over prevented\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\n\nFirefighting Media Used \n\n5 x Jets\n1 x 64m Turntable Ladder\nWet rising main\n\n Sprinkler Protection for External Balconies \n\nThis will not be the last fire involving balconies is there a case for external balconies to be sprinkler protected?\nBS9251 refers to the fact that Sprinkler protection should be provided in all parts of the premises\, however\, sprinkler protection may be omitted from external balconies permanently open to the outside unless it is required by a fire strategy or risk assessment.\n\nConclusion \nThis incident clearly demonstrates. \n\nThe danger of balcony fires where combustible materials have been used in the balcony or external wall system allowing external fire to spread across the façade.\nThe benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system for life safety purposes for a high-rise residential development.\n\n West Hampstead Balcony Fire Case Study \n\nOne of the most high-profile sprinkler saves in London occurred in the Balcony Fire at West Hampstead on 3 July 2018 involving a purpose-built block of flats of 12 floors. In the space of 19 minutes from the actuation of the first fire sprinkler head\, 5 apartments were exposed to fire and heat activating 12 fire sprinkler heads which is unprecedented in a residential fire.\nLFB commenced investigations to the incident commissioning the case study report to raise awareness in the residential sector of the beneficial/effectiveness impact that incorporating Automatic Fire Suppression Systems can have in a multipoint residential high-rise fire\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nLFB Press release\, Flat Fire- Bromley\nLFB Balcony Fire at West Hampstead Report\nLFB Twitter Bromley flat fire\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-st-marks-square-bromley-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Bromley CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T064400 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220608T194400 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220619T180916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220619T180916Z UID:10000366-1654670640-1654717440@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Scotland Specialized Housing Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 8 June 2022\nTime of call; 06:44\nLocation; Scotland\nOccupancy; Specialized Housing\nTwo storey\, 30 Individual  flats with additional care facilities\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nThe Incident \nThe fire occurred within the ground floor of a 2-bedroom flat activating 1 concealed pendent residential sprinkler head. A further sprinkler head located in the room of origin did not actuate as the required temperature of 68 degrees was not achieved\, the cover plate however detached from its housing. The fire was extinguished before the arrival of Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) with minor fire\, smoke damage reported in the compartment of origin\, the fire is believed to have been caused by careless disposal of smoking materials igniting the armchair. \nBusiness Continuity \n\nSprinkler system interfaced with the fire alarm system with the facility of being connected to a alarm receiving centre or onsite representative\, outcome SFRS immediately mobilised\nOn arrival sprinkler system isolated by SFRS\,\nSystem reinstated the same afternoon\nMinimal disruption to the home\nAlternative accommodation required for the occupant of the flat\, allowing minor repairs to be completed following the fire\n\n This incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of installing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems in premises housing the most vulnerable residents in our communities. \n\nFire confined to compartment of origin preventing flashover\nSafety of fire crews reinforced with extra time to implement their tactical action plan\nProviding;\n\n\nExtra layer of safety from fire protecting our most vulnerable residents\nEffective solution to reduce fire losses and its consequences\, including the impact of fire on the environment\n\n\nNo injuries reported\n\n Residential Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251;2014 Category 3 System\nConcealed Pendent sprinklers\nWater Supply; Standalone capacity tank & pump\n\n Point of Note \n\nUnlike Scotland and Wales it is not mandatory to install residential sprinkler systems in new specialized\, extra care housing schemes or care homes in England. \nThe outcome of this incident could have been so different\, if the incident occurred south of the border\n\nCase Study\, The Newgrange Care Home \n\nLocation; Herfordshire England\nDate; April 2017\nUse of premises; Care home\nIncident;Fire\nOutcome;\n\n\n12 Fire pumping appliances\nFirefighters rescued 33 elderly/Immobile residents\nPremises destroyed by the fire\n\n\nTwo residents sadly lost their lives\n\n If sprinklers had been fitted\, the outcome could have been so different. \n\nCoroner raised concerns fire sprinklers not mandatory\nHome was rebuilt\, without fire sprinklers despite the recommendations of Herfordshire Fire & Rescue Service\n\n Links \nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association \n\nSprinkler Saves UK\, Annual Review 2021/22\n\nProduced for information purposes to raise awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler saves from across the United Kingdom \n\nIncident Data Reports Focus on Sprinklers\n\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 \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/scotland-specialized-housing-sprinkler-save/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220528T023800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220528T153000 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220530T124603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220530T124603Z UID:10000362-1653705480-1653751800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Fire Service Match Funding Hostel Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue; Service; Essex County Fire & Rescue Service (ECFRS)\nLocation; Westcliff-On-Sea\nDate of Incident 28 May 2022\nTime of call; 02:38\nUse of Premises; Hostel\nType of incident; Fire\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Residential Sprinkler System\n\nThe benefits of sprinkler match funding clearly demonstrated \nFollowing the above-mentioned incident attended by ECFRS involving a fire within the kitchen of a three storey hostel in the early hours of the morning. \nOn arrival operational crews identified that two residential fire sprinkler heads had actuated containing/controlling a fire in the kitchen which was caused by a saucepan that had been left unattended on the hob. \nAt 03:30 hours the fire had been extinguished with operational crews completing fire salvage duties before leaving the scene. \nSprinkler Match-funding \nECFRS should be applauded for their proactive sprinkler match funding programme\, which has contributed funding for the installation of sprinkler systems including. \n\nSeven housing estates in Basildon.\nRetrofitting a number of high-risk premises in Essex.\nRetrofitting a Charity light ship\n\nThe outcome\, providing a further layer of safety from fire as part of a holistic approach for the installation of sprinklers protecting the most vulnerable residents from fire. \nConclusion \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers containing/controlling a kitchen cooking fire. \n\nFire contained to room of origin\nFlash over prevented\nNo reported injuries\nIncident closed within an hour\nFire damaged minimal\, contained to room of origin\n\nLink \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 \nECFRS \n\nIncident press release\nSprinkler Match Funding Links\n\nSeven housing estates in Basildon.  \n Retrofitting a number of high-risk premises in Essex. \nRetrofitting a Charity light ship \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/fire-service-match-funding-hostel-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Westcliff-On-Sea CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220524 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220525 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221030T102044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221030T102044Z UID:10000398-1653350400-1653436799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:West Midlands Chip Pan Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Image taken from Bafsa video chip pan demonstration\, click here to open  chip pan fire\nCredit BAFSA/Stewart Kidd\nFire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Chip Pan Fire\nWhen; 24 May 2022\nWhere\, Edgbaston Birmingham\, Pool Farm Estate\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats containing 39 dwellings\nHeight of building: 10 or more stories\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nTriangle Fire Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system in this 11-storey residential block of flats. \n Background \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their 215 high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council had completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio\nThe approach taken by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for their residents by the installation of sprinklers clearly demonstrated in this reported save.\n\n Sprinkler System \n\nDedicated tank and pump\nSprinkler heads VK480\n\nThe Incident \n\nWMFRS were called to a kitchen fire involving a chip pan fire in a high-rise residential block of 11 storeys. On arrival crews identified the premises sprinkler system had activated containing/controlling the fire before their arrival.\nThe alarm was raised alerting the resident who proceeded to evacuate his family closing all internal flat doors as they evacuated the dwelling\, no injuries were reported\nTall building fires are one of the most challenging incidents firefighters tackle on a day-to-day basis throughout the country. This was clearly demonstrated following the tragic deaths of two Southampton firefighters in 2010 who sadly lost their lives while tackling a tower block fire in Southampton.\nThis incident clearly justifies Birmingham councils’ decision to install sprinklers in all their tall buildings providing a further layer of safety from fire protecting both their residents/firefighters.\n\nChip Pan Fires \n\n The danger of chip pan fires should not be taken likely this is the sixth incident reported to Sprinkler Saves Uk clearly putting the myth to bed that residential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on fires involving chip pans.\nOn each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained/contained.\n\nPrevious incidents \n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\nLondon\, West Drayton 21 August 2022\n\n  \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on Sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats\nBirmingham City Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/west-midlands-chip-pan-fire-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Screenshot-2022-08-30-at-18.20.46-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220505 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20221026T085151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221026T085151Z UID:10000395-1651622400-1651708799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham Refuse Store/Chute Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service\nIncident; Fire refuse store/chute\nWhen; 4 May 2022\nWhere\, Edgbaston Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats containing 116 flats\nHeight of building: 10 or more stories\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nTriangle Fire Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises sprinkler system involving the internal refuse store/chute. \n Background \n\nAs part of a 3-year programme\, Birmingham Council approved the installation of retrofitting residential sprinkler systems in all their high-rise residential block of flats in 2017 which included the removal of combustible material from the façade where it was identified by laboratories\, and the replacement of window infill panels with A2 fire rated products.\nPrior to this programme\, Birmingham council completed a sprinklers programme to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio\nThis approach implemented by Birmingham city council should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters.\nHigh rise fires are one of the most challenging incidents firefighters tackle on a day-to-day basis throughout the country\n\nSprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014\nSprinkler heads\, VK486\nWater supply\n\n\nDedicated duplicate pumps with generator back up\n60-minute tank\n\n The incident \nIt is reported that the fire was located in the premises refuse chute\, lit refuse dropped down the chute to refuse store activating the premises suppression system containing/controlling the fire no injuries were reported. \nDid you know that the BAFSA Incident Data report No 2 on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21 \n  \n \n  \n Identified \n\nRefuse stores account for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers are recorded as being present in fire incidents in purpose-built blocks of flats with 145 incidents\nDangers of bin store fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes.\n\nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, Further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nImage showing a typical refuse-store protected by a bespoke sprinkler system\, fusible linked fire resisting shutter \n \n  Benefits of residential sprinkler systems \nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing \n\nThe fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan evacuate the premises\nFlashover prevente\nFire contained to compartment of origin\n\n Links \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nBAFSA\, Incident Data Reports\, Focus on Sprinklers within high rise residential block of flats\nBirmingham city council planning final office report\nBirmingham City Council to fit sprinklers in tower blocks URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-refuse-store-chute-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220501T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220501T211300 DTSTAMP:20260418T173047 CREATED:20220511T060731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T060731Z UID:10000357-1651392000-1651439580@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Greenwich Balcony Fire Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nNumber of fire appliances; 8 pumps\nLocation: River Gardens Walk\, Greenwich.\nDate of incident ;1 May 2022\nTime of call: 08:05\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of fire; external roof terrace\nIgnition source; Careless disposal of smoking materials\nProperty type: Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories\nAutomatic fire suppression system; Sprinklers\n\nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated once again involving a external balcony/roof terrace fire. \nThe incident \n\n50% of a balcony and a flat on the 10th floor damaged by fire\nDue to the intensity of the fire\, the glazing of the bedroom window adjacent to the fire failed allowing the fire to spread internally\n1 x fire sprinkler head actuated controlling/containing the spread of the fire\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus entered the flat and extinguished the fire on the roof terrace using a main jet\nTwo women left the flat before crews arrived.\nThe fire was under control by 09:13\n\nBenefits of sprinklers \n\nFlash over prevented in the flat\nFire contained/controlled\nThere were no reports of any injuries\nNo injuries to firefighters\nClear benefits for the environment\n\nThis is not the first or last incident where the fire has spread from an external balcony to the adjacent flat. \nLFB West Hampstead Balcony Fire Report \n\nLFB published a report following a fire that occurred in the balcony fire at West Hampstead on 3 July 2018\nInvolving the actuation of multiple nozzle heads to raise awareness in the residential sector of the beneficial/effectiveness impact that incorporating Automatic Fire Suppression Systems can have in a multi-point residential high-rise fire.\nThis report clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers\n\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association. Incident data report focus on sprinklers\nLondon Fire Brigade; West Hampstead Balcony Fire\nLondon Fire Brigade press release URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/greenwich-balcony-fire-sprinkler-activation/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR