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:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T115800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220703T115800 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 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:20260418T211410 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:20260418T211410 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:20260418T211410 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:20260418T211410 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:20260418T211410 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T115400 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220426T130500 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220426T105425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T151217Z UID:10000355-1650974040-1650978300@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Doncaster Heated Curlers Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service (SYFRS)\nDate of incident; 26 April 2022\nPurpose group; Residential(dwellings) flat\nProperty Category; Purpose built flat 10 or more storeys\nType of Incident; Fire\nLocation of incident; First floor\, bedroom\nTime of incident; 11:54\nTime of stop; 13:05\nSuppression system; Wet Pipe (Sprinklers)\n1 fire sprinkler head actuated\n\n  \nSYFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident which took place at Hatfield House\, Balby Bridge involving the the actuation of the residential sprinkler system\, 1 fire sprinkler head actuated which successfully extinguished the fire before the arrival of SYFRS. \nThe cause of the fire was identified as a set of heated curlers left on the bedding which caught light\, the resident tried to extinguish the fire but unsuccessful and evacuated the flat\, fire damage was contained to the room of origin \nArea Manager Cath Toovey\, said: \n“Fire Sprinklers are a cost effective way of making high-rise\, residential dwellings safer – they stop fires from spreading\, put them out quickly\, save lives and have a long working life span. We’re proud of the reputation we’ve built nationally as a leading fire and rescue service for our long standing advocacy of the benefits of fire sprinklers. It’s pleasing to see that not only are housing providers understanding these benefits as well\, but that they have done their job at an incident which might otherwise have been much more serious.” \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers; \n\nNo injuries reported\nFire damage confined to room of origin\nFlash over prevented\nFire was extinguished before the arrival of SYFRS\n\nThe dangers of these beauty products should not be underestimated\, straighteners can reach temperatures of over 200 degrees and can take up to 40 minutes to cool down. \nSprinklers were installed on this occasion\, when you compare this to the incident below the outcome could have been so much different. \n  \n\n\n\n \n\nImage credit\, London Fire Brigade Twitter \nLFB tweeted the above photograph following a fire in London in 2018 as a warning to identify how dangerous these types of products are where basic fire safety measures not followed resulting in; \n\n50% of the two roomed flat was damaged by fire\n25 people left the building before the arrival of the FRS\nSif fire appliances attended\n40 Firefighters\n\nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could of been so much different  \nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, sprinklers will automatically protect your home\nSYFRS\nLFB URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/doncaster-heated-curlers-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Doncaster CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220424T141100 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220424T151100 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220511T175539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220511T175714Z UID:10000358-1650809460-1650813060@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Wembley High-Rise Bedroom Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nDate of Incident; 24 April 2022\nLocation; London\nPurpose Group; Purpose built Flats 10 or more stories\nConsisting of 77 individual self-contained flats\nTime of call; 14:11\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of incident; Bedroom\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident demonstrating the benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system in a new purpose built high-rise residential block. \nThe Incident \nThe fire occurred within the bedroom of a flat on the first storey of the premises\, 1 sprinkler head actuated containing/controlling the fire. \nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation\, no injuries were reported \nBAFSA Incident data report No 2 \nFocusing on detailed analysis of compound data on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported over the period of 2018/19. \nIdentifies that over the 3-year period where sprinklers are reported as being present in purpose-built block of flats; \n\nOut of 122 fires reported within flats\, bedroom fires accounted for 14 incidents.\nResulting in 7 sprinkler activations\n\nkitchen fires accounted for the highest number of sprinkler activations within flats with 40 from 89 incidents reported where sprinklers were reported as present. \nLinks \nBAFSA; Incident Data Report No2 \n\nFocusing on the location of the fire where sprinklers were reported as being present\, activating in the following building types.\nPurpose built flats low rise\, 1-3 storeys\nPurpose built flats medium high rise\, 4-9 storeys\nPurpose built flats high rise 10 or more storeys\n\nLFB; Sprinkler websiteLFB sprinklers \nReporting a sprinkler save\, click here \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wembley-high-rise-bedroom-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Wembley CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T003600 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220421T133900 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220515T202517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220516T184510Z UID:10000360-1650501360-1650548340@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Specialised Housing Sprinkler Activation London DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLFB Resources; Three pumping appliances\nDate of incident; 21 April 2022\nLocation; Hackney\, Pedro Street\nPurpose group; Residential\nUse of property; Specialised Housing\nTime of call; 12:36\nTime of stop; 13:39\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Residential sprinkler system\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident that clearly identifies the benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system as part of a holistic approach protecting the most vulnerable residents of our community \nThe Incident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within part of a kitchen in a four roomed flat on the second floor of a three-storey specialized housing scheme.\nThe scheme manager was alerted to a fire within the kitchen located within a flat on the second floor.\nThe residential sprinkler system actuated resulting in two heads operating controlling/containing the fire prior to the arrival of operational crews\n\nOutcome \n\nFire\, controlled/containing prior to the arrival of operational crews by the premises suppression system\n30% of the flat damaged by fire\n\nCause of the fire \n\nAccidental involving an electrical appliance kettle\n\nKey message \n\nResidents in these types of premises are often some of our most vulnerable people in our community:\n\n\nWith physical or cognitive impairment present increased fire risk\nTheir ability to react to fire and/or an alarm\nAbility to escape a fire\n\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing suppression for these type of premises\nIn Scotland and Wales all new build specialised housing homes are required to have sprinklers fitted.\n\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing sprinklers protecting our most vulnerable residents from fire. \nFurther information can be found on sprinklers in the National Fire Chiefs Council\, Specialised Housing Guide\n\n  \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\, video extinguishing a chip pan fire\nLFB\, press release\nNFCC\, Specialised Housing Guide\n\nSource\, article \n\nLFB Press release\, information supplied by LFB URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/specialised-housing-sprinkler-activation-london/ LOCATION:Hackney CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T212400 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220420T223300 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220424T180349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220503T181255Z UID:10000354-1650489840-1650493980@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Newport Refuse/Bin Store Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Wales Fire & Rescue Service (SWFRS)\nDate of Incident; April 20\, 2022\nPurpose group; Residential (dwellings) flat\nProperty Category; 10 or more storeys\nHousing provider; Newport City Homes\nType of incident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Refuse/bin storage store\nTime of incident; 21:24\nSWFRS\, Stop message; 22:33\n\nSWFRS  have reported the above-mentioned fire which started in the premises refuse/bin store with smoke generated from the fire allowed to percolate upwards to  various floors via the bin chute. \nDue to the refuse bin not located in its normal position directly above the sprinkler head\, the system did not immediately activate allowing the fire to be extinguished\, however following the rupture of an aersole can in the refuse bin it trigged the actuation of the sprinkler head extinguishing the fire. \nThe sprinkler head that had actuated had been added to the sprinkler system to provide more effective coverage\, which proved to be the case on this occasion \nThis incident  clearly identifies  the benefits of installing fire sprinklers in refuse/bin stores. \n\nNo injuries reported to residents or firefighter personnel\nFire extinguished\nFire confined to compartment of origin\nBusiness continuity\, minimal disruption to the residents\n\nThis is the sixth reported sprinkler save reported involving a fire within a refuse store/bin room since 19 June 2021 with the fire being contained or extinguished \n\n\n\nFire Rescue Service\nDate of Incident\nPremises Type\nImpact of sprinkler system\nNumber of heads actuated\n\n\nGreater Manchester\n19/06/2021\nResidential block of flats\nContained/controlled\n2\n\n\nGreater Manchester\n07/07/2021\nResidential block of flats\nContained/controlled\n1\n\n\nSouth Wales\n07/08/2021\nResidential block of flats\nExtinguished\nunknown\n\n\nWest Midlands\n08/08/2021\nResidential block of flats\nContained/controlled\nunknown\n\n\nSouth Wales\n27/01/2022\nResidential block of flats\nExtinguished\n1\n\n\nSouth Wales\n20/04/2022\nResidential block of flats\nExtinguished\nUnknown\n\n\n\n  \nDid you know that fire data on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21\, 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\n\nDangers of bin store fires: – It should be noted that the outcome of a communal bin store fire 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. The provision of sprinklers should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or lobbies containing more than two flat entrance doors\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association: – *Report No 1\, Incident Data Report\, Focus on Sprinklers\nSouth Wales Argus\nSWFRS\n\n*From March 2022\, a series of reports are to be published by BAFSA providing a detailed analysis of ²compound data on fire incidents in Great Britain where fire sprinkler systems were reported as present\, operated over the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21. \nThe aim of the analysis is to focus on identifying trends\, discussion points and insights relating to the use of sprinklers within Great Britain. The outcome of which will evidence that can be used to influence change making the installation of fire sprinklers the norm not the exception \n(To be published:- April 2022\, report No 2  focusing on the location of the fire where sprinklers were reported as being present\, activating inside/outside flats in purpose built block of flats) \n\n\n\n\n² Source: FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21 \n \n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-refuse-bin-store-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Newport CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T223800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220409T233000 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220628T193314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T205607Z UID:10000369-1649543880-1649547000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Newport High-Rise Refuse Store Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS)\nDate of incident; 09 April 2022\nTime of call; 22:38\nLocation; St Julian’s\, Newport\nPurpose group; Purpose built Flats\, 10 or more storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident; Refuse Store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Sprinkler System\n\nThe Incident \nSWFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the activation of the residential sprinkler system which successfully raised the alarm\, containing the fire to room of origin. \nThis is the third reported rubbish fire for this building in the space of 6 months resulting in the residential sprinkler system operating. \nPrevious incidents. \n\n\n\nDate\nLocation of fire\nItem damaged first\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated\nImpact on fire\nExtent of damage at stop\n\n\n27/01/2022\nRefuse Store\nRubbish/Waste/Recycling\n1\nContained/controlled\nLimited to room of origin\n\n\n20/04/2022\nRefuse Store\nRubbish/Waste/Recycling\n1\nExtinguished\nLimited to room of origin\n\n\n\nThe above incidents clearly reinforce the benefits of sprinklers\, Newport city homes should be applauded for their position on sprinklers leading from the front retrofitting sprinklers in each of their 3-purpose built block of flats. \nDid you know that fire data on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/2021\, identified\, refuse 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 resulting in 123 activations. \nFurther details can be found in the second in a series of BAFSA Incident Data Reports focusing on the location of the fire where sprinklers were reported as being present\, activating in purpose-built block of flats \nDangers of bin store fires \nThe outcome of a communal bin store fire 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. \nBest practice \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\, coverage located over the refuse bins. The provision of sprinklers should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or lobbies containing more than two flat entrance doors\n\n  \n Further links \n\nSprinkler Saves UK\, Sprinkler Save 20/04/22\, Newport Refuse sprinkler activation\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association; Incident Data Reports\nSouth Wales Fire and Rescue Service press release sprinkler awareness week\n\n          \n  \n  \n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-high-rise-refuse-store-sprinkler-activation/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220317T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220325T221346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220325T224614Z UID:10000349-1647504000-1647536400@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Irvine Kitchen Sprinkler Save Scotland DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident: 17 March 2022\nLocation of Incident: Irvine\nPremises: Residential block of flats\nHousing Provider: North Ayrshire Council\nLocation of fire: Kitchen\nIgnition source: Food\, organic\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System: Watermist\nImage credit NPHS Fire Sprinklers Ltd\n\nKitchen Fire \nThe above-mentioned cooking  fire was contained\, extinguished with minimal fire/smoke damage. Fortunately\, the resident was woken by the activation of the misting system with no injuries reported. \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, in this case watermist as a life safety system in residential dwellings. \nWater mist can have a number of highly attractive features when compared to more widely used sprinkler systems including using reduced water storage and smaller diameter pipework. \nYour attention is drawn to the guidance contained within BAFSA\, Information File No 9 Watermist Systems for protection of buildings.when proposing to install a residential/domestic watermist system in accordance with  Bs8458:2015. \n  \n                     \nLinks \nBAFSA:Information File No 9 Watermist Systems for protection of buildings. URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/irvine-kitchen-sprinkler-save-scotland/ CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PHOTO-2021-11-09-10-56-04-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T114600 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220316T131400 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220517T152144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220517T152859Z UID:10000361-1647431160-1647436440@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Two London Fires\, Two Different Outcomes\, Deptford Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Two London Fires\, Two Different Outcomes\nDeptford\, Electrical Consumer Unit High Rise Fire\nActivation of the Residential Sprinkler System\n\n\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLFB Resources; Five pumping appliances\nDate of incident; 16 March 2022\nLocation; Deptford\nPurpose group: Purpose built flat\, 10 or more storeys\nUse of property; Residential flat\nTime of call; 11:46\nTime of stop; 13:14\nIncident; Fire\,\nLocation of Incident; Hallway\, storage cupboard\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Residential sprinkler system\n\n  \nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving an electrical consumer unit that clearly identifies the benefits of installing a residential premises in a high-rise residential block.\, as the premises is over 30m in height\, sprinklers were required to be installed to comply with ¹building regulations \nThe Incident \n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within a five-roomed flat storage cupboard con the fifth floor of a 12-storey block of flats\nOne sprinkler head actuated located within the storage cupboard\n\nOutcome \n\nFire\, controlled/contained prior to the arrival of operational crews by the actuation of one sprinkler head\nThe electricity supply was isolated\, crews checked for further fire spread behind the stud partition wall.\nNo injuries reported\nIncident closed in less than 90mins\n\nCause of the fire \n\nAccidental caused by resistive heating in an electrical consumer unit\n\nWhen you turn the clock back to the 7 May 2021\, LFB attended a similar fire at NEW PROVIDENCE WHARF a fire WITHOUT FIRE SPRINKLERS involving an electrical consumer unit. \n The outcome however 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 exit the building\n\nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkle Association\, Incident data report number 1/2 focusing on sprinklers in high rise purpose built block of flats\nLFB\, press release\nLFB\, New Providence Wharf Fire Report\n\n  \n  \n \nSource\, article \n\nLFB Press release\, information supplied by LFB\n\n¹The installation of fire sprinklers has been a requirement on new residential buildings above 30 metres in height since 2007. This trigger height has now been reduced to 11 meters taking effect on 26 November 2020 URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/electrical-consumer-unit-high-rise-fire-two-london-fires-two-different-outcomes/ LOCATION:Deptford\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T013000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220228T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220301T210836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220301T211057Z UID:10000347-1646011800-1646067600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Chester High Rise Electric Bike Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cheshire\nDate of incident; 28 February 2022\nTime of incident; 01:30\nLocation; Chester\, Glyn Garth\nOccupancy; 13 storey blocks of flats\nHousing Provider; Sanctuary Housing\nLocation of incident; Flat\, lounge\nIgnition source; electrical\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System\, BS9251:2014\nRetrofitted\n\n  \nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS) have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a Ebike which caught light due to an electrical charging fault. \n  \nThe premises Automatic Fire Suppression System immediately operated with the activation of 1 sprinkler head extinguishing the fire\, operational crews attended from Chester\, Powey Lane fire stations\nThe resident was asleep in the property at the time of the incident but due to the activation of  the sprinkler system no injuries were reported\n  \n\nThis incident clearly reinforces the decision by Sanctuary Housing\, the uk’s largest housing to retrofit sprinklers in all their high-rise residential buildings providing a further layer of safety from fire for all their residents\nLondon Fire Brigade\, Fire Investigators have issued an urgent warning over fires involving e-bike batteries encouraging people who use these products to be aware of the risks\nFrom July 2021\, LFB have attended more than 25 fires involving electric bikes or scooters\, resulting in significant incidents\, serious injuries\nThe danger of ebike fires should not be underestimated\, the outcome of this incident could have been so much different if it was not for the premises sprinkler system.\n\nSprinkler systems; \n\nSave lives\nProtect property\nProvide an extra layer of safety for both residents/firefighters\nReduce carbon\, clear benefits for the environment\n\nThe risk of e-bike fires is a relatively new fire risk being brought into our homes\, dwellings. It is therefore paramount that consideration is given for sprinkler coverage to include bike stores for residential buildings \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Feature; What if\, two fires\, one day\, two different outcomes\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service\nLondon Fire Brigade press release Urgent warning over fires involving e-bike batteries URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/chester-high-rise-electric-bike-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Chester CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220217 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220218 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220221T183231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220221T183231Z UID:10000272-1645056000-1645142399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Bedford Chip Pan Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:                           \n  \n                  \n  \nThe above images clearly show the benefits of sprinklers following the chip pan fire specifically; \n\nNo visible fire damage\nMinimal smoke damage\n\nActivated sidewall sprinkler head clearly visible\, replaced following the attendance of the sprinkler contractor within two hours of incident reported \nImages credit BMSprinklers \n\nDate Of Incident; 17 February 2022\nTime of Call; 11:00 pm\nFire Rescue Service; Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service\nLocation; Bedford\nOccupancy; 14 Storey\, residential block of flats (Retirement Housing)\nHousing provider; BPHA\, Social Housing Association\nNumber of flats 112\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\, first floor\nType of fire; Chip pan fire\nRetrofitted\, Automatic Fire Suppression System\n\nCredit to BMSprinklers for reporting the above-mentioned incident involving a chip pan fire \nOutcome of incident \n\nActivation\, 1x concealed sidewall sprinkler head which extinguished the fire\nNo injuries were reported.\nSprinkler alarm\, transmitted to an alarm receiving centre allowing the local fire rescue service to be mobilised\nThe sprinkler system was reinstated the following day within 2 hours of being reported\, however due to the design of the system\, provision of an isolation valve for each individual flat\, it allowed the system to stay live for the remaining flats\n\nThe incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers. \n\nFire confined to compartment of origin\nFlash over prevented\nSafety of fire crews reinforced\nCarbon emissions reduced\n\nSprinkler Installation \n\nInstalled to BS9251:2014 (Retrofitted)\nCoverage\, residential flats only\nWater Supply; Dedicated pump\, shared water supply with a dedicated riser\nFlats fitted with their own dedicated Isolation valve. (Location\, common ways riser cupboard)\n\nBPHA \n\nA social housing association based in Bedford\, should be applauded for their decision to retrofit sprinklers in all their high-rise blocks as part of a programme of works to ensure their high-rise blocks meet the highest standards of fire safety.\n\nComments \n\nThis incident confirms once again the benefit of sprinklers for domestic/residential property fires involving chip pan fires.\nReinforced following fire trials completed by the Fire Protection Association on behalf for the Department of communities and local government.\nConfirming that sprinklers will prevent destructive cooking fires involving deep fat frying with a standard residential sprinkler head operating at 49 litres/minute.\nTherefore\, any system installed to BS9251 will have the same outcome\, subject to the distance of the sprinkler head from the cooking hob and the height of the ceiling\nFire statistical data collated from incidents attended by fire and rescue service involving dwellings for the financial year 2019/20\, 1494 incidents took place involving chip pan fires\n\n  \nPrevious recorded saves involving chip pan incidents \n\nLincoln 7 August 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nTonypandy 29 December 2021\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Domestic sprinkler extinguishing chip pan fire video\nFire statistical data collated from incidents attended by fire and rescue service involving dwellings for the financial year 2019/20\nBedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service\nBMSprinklers\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/bedford-chip-pan-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Bedford CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T234400 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T001700 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220128T221324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T222240Z UID:10000261-1643327040-1643329020@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Newport High Rise Bin Store Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; South Wales Fire & Rescue Service\nDate of Incident; 27 January 2022\nTime of incident 22:43\nLocation Newport\nGreen Wood Tower block\nOccupancy; Residential High-Rise block\nLocation of fire; Refuse container located beneath the premises rubbish chute\n\nRSP Fire Sprinkler Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the activation of one sprinkler head which successfully extinguished the fire involving a bin store. \nReinstatement of the system following activation\, maintenance is paramount for the safety of the residents a key area that should be considered as part of the consultation process between the sprinkler contractor and client. \nFor this incident it is noted that arrangements were in place allowing the system to be reinstated within an hour of the activation providing a further layer of safety from fire for the residents. \nSouthwales Argus reported that a spokesperson for South Wales Fire and Rescue service said: “At approximately 10.43pm on Thursday\, January 27\, we received reports of a fire in St Julians\, Newport. \n“Multiple crews attended the scene and used specialist equipment to extinguish the fire. \n“The incident concluded at approximately 12.43am.” \nSonia Furzland\, Executive Director of Operations at Newport City Homes said: “Our sprinkler system did its job and put the fire out before it could spread. \n“Our colleagues who were on site last night\, will continue to support South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to investigate the cause of the fire and reduce the risk of this happening again. \n“Working on the advice of our partners at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service\, we installed sprinklers in flats and communal areas in our high rise buildings across the city\, including Greenwood. \nThis is the second reported sprinkler save for Newport involving a bin store\, in a high-rise residential block in the space of 6 months. The previous incident took place on the 7 August 2021. \nDid you know that fire data on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21\, identify- \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\n\nDangers of bin store fires: – It should be noted that the outcome of a communal bin store fire 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. The provision of sprinklers should always be considered where access hatches open into protected stairways or lobbies containing more than two flat entrance doors\n\nFurther links \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association; Year book 2021/22\, Making AFSS the norm\, not the exception \nSouth Wales Fire and Rescue Service\nSouthwales Argus URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-high-rise-bin-store-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Newport CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220128 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220204T221452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220205T114414Z UID:10000267-1643241600-1643327999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Wellingborough Residential Care Home Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Image\, credit\, NFRS \n  \n \nImage Credit:;Triangle Fire Systems \n  \n\nFire& Rescue Service; Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (NFRS)\nDate of Incident; 27 January 2022\nOccupancy; Care home\nNumber of floors 3\nLocation of fire. Laundry room\nIgnition source: Industrial Tumble Dryer\nAutomatic Fire suppression System; BS9251:2014 Residential Sprinkler System\n\nNFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving an industrial tumble dryer which caught fire  in the  premises laundry room located on the ground floor. The fire was contained  to the room of origin by the residential sprinkler system which actuated suppressing the fire before the arrival of NFRS. \nThe benefits of business continuity clearly highlighted with no smoke or fire damage to the surroundings or in close proximity to the appliance. \nThe benefits of the sprinkler systems clearly identified for this incident: \n\nFire was suppressed\, contained to the room of origin\, preventing flash over\nThe safety of firefighters reinforced\, providing firefighters time to implement their tactical action plan\, to extinguish the fire using two hose reels\,\nStaff provided with extra time to implement the premises emergency action plan (Progressive Horizontal Evacuation) allowing residents nearest to the fire to be evacuated to a place of safety\n\nLegislation \nFollowing the tragic events of The Rosepark Care Home Fire in Uddingstom\, South Lanarkshire in 2004 that sadly killed 14 residents\, Scotland responded by making the installation of sprinklers mandatory in all new care homes. Unfortunately\, in England there is no requirement for the installation of sprinklers to protect the most vulnerable residents from fire. \nCost & Benefit \nWhy are sprinklers not installed in care homes? \nIt all comes down to one word\, cost\, expense which adds to the overall build cost\, I wonder how many projects actually complete a cost benefit report for the provision of sprinklers for a new build care home. \nHowever what clients\, care home providers do not understand is the many benefits sprinklers can bring allowing cost savings to be made in other areas with an installed sprinkler system. Including the design\, day to day operational costs of the premises. \n\nReduction in night time staff subject to the findings of the fire risk assessment\, emergency plan of the premises\nFire doorsets to bedrooms do not need to be fitted with self-closing devices.\nProtected areas may contain more than 10 beds.\nBedrooms may contain more than one bed.\n\nIf any of the variations are made\, the management procedures should take account of the larger number of residents that may need assistance\, and the need to manually close bedroom doors during sleeping hours. \nJohn Pratt\, Protection Team Lead at Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service said: “This incident is a reminder of the importance of maintaining high standards when it comes to fire safety\, especially in a residential property housing vulnerable people\, some with limited mobility. A thorough fire safety plan and a sprinkler system will save lives\, protect property and minimise any interruption to the business.” \n“The staff at Dukes Court had obviously received thorough fire safety training and knew exactly what was required to keep their residents safe and we urge any other business owners to ensure adequate fire safety measures are in place to safeguard people and property\, and to comply with fire safety legislation.” \nNorthamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service recommend the installation of sprinkler systems in domestic\, industrial\, commercial and residential premises. \nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association Information file 14\, Fire Sprinkler Systems in Care Homes\nNFRS\nStrathclyde Fire & Rescue Report\, Rosepark Care Home\, An Examination of the facts URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wellingborough-residential-care-home-sprinkler-save/ CATEGORIES:Residential ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot-2022-02-04-at-22.03.14.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220124 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220125 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220202T175136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220203T083300Z UID:10000265-1642982400-1643068799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Derbyshire Dwelling Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS)\nLocation; Derby\nDate of Incident; January 2022\nOccupancy; Dwelling\nHousing provider; Derby Homes\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nIgnition source; electrical\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinkler System\n\n  \n\nNationwide Sprinklers have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a tumble dryer.\nOne sprinkler head actuated extinguishing the fire\, containing the fire to the compartment of origin. This clearly demonstrates the decision by Derby Homes to install sprinklers in all their new build properties.\nFire.magazine.com have reported that; DFRS has been proactively campaigning for sprinklers to be installed into all new builds and retrofitted where identified since the launch of the ‘Think Sprinkler” Campaign since January 2011.  Working with local housing providers providing match funding allowing domestic sprinklers to be fitted in the homes of those most vulnerable to fire\nDerby Homes have been fully supportive of this campaign working with DFRS committing to fitting sprinklers into all its new build properties\, retrofitting where required.\nThis approach clearly identifies the commitment/approach taken by Derby Homes to protect their tenants’ and properties from fire by the installation of sprinklers.\n\nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sheffield Low Rise Sprinkler Installation Major retrofit project to install sprinklers in ranch style properties in four locations in Sheffield.\nDFRS\, Think Sprinkler\, There is clear evidence that sprinklers can be effective in stopping fires spreading and putting them out\nDerby Homes\nFire magazine.com\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derbyshire-home-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Derby CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220107T233800 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220107T233800 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220112T200841Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T192603Z UID:10000256-1641598680-1641598680@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Newcastle Apartment Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:FRS: Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service\nDate of Incident 7 January 2022\nTime of call 23:38\nOccupancy: Purpose built block of flats\nLocation of fire: Kitchen \nIgnition source: Careless disposal of smoking materials\nNumber of heads actuated: 1\nResidential Sprinkler System\n\nTyne and Wear Fire Rescue Service have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the mobilisation of Three pumping appliances\, Aerial ladder platform. On arrival crews identified that the fire had been successfully suppressed by the actuation of only 1 sprinkler head keeping fire\, smoke damage to a minimum. No injuries were reported with the occupants safely evacuating the premises before operational crews arrived. \nCareless disposal of smoking materials\, identified as the cause of ignition discarded in a bin bag\, which had set fire to the waste materials within \nGroup Manager Ian Bell\, Head of Fire Safety\, said: “This incident shows how important it is to make sure cigarettes are fully extinguished and cooled before disposing of them. “It’s also as important to have a working smoke/fire alarm and if you need one fitted you can get in touch via our website and we will come fit them in your home. “Sprinklers play a major part in fire safety\, especially in residential accommodation where it can save lives and reduce the likelihood of injuries from fire and smoke. \n“Your Homes Newcastle\, who manage the property\, have committed to installing sprinklers in all new housing accommodation and are retrofitting sprinklers in other properties. “The cost for the remediation work following this fire was minimal. It also negated the need to find alternative accommodation for the occupier.” \nChronicle Live reported that David Langhorne\, Assets and Development Director at Your Homes Newcastle (YHN)\, said: “There is no doubt that having the sprinkler suppression system installed at this property has significantly reduced the impact of this fire. \n“Without the suppression system\, the flat was minutes away from being significantly damaged and the occupants’ belongings being destroyed. \n“I’d like to thank the firefighters for their professionalism and support. They liaised with YHN staff at the premises and checked over the flat to ensure the fire was fully extinguished. \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing sprinklers as part of a holistic approach providing a further layer of safety from fire for residents including: – \n\nFlash over prevented\, fire contained to compartment of origin\nTenable conditions maintained allowing the occupants to safely evacuate the apartment before the arrival of the FRS\nFire suppressed\, contained before the arrival of the FRS\nNo injuries reported\nBusiness continuity\, repair costs kept to a minimum\, rehousing of the tenants avoided\n\nFurther information on sprinklers \n\nBAFSA yearbook 2021/22 :-Pushing the government on the use of sprinklers\, Gavin Tomlinson\, National Fire Chiefs Council\nTyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service\nChronicle Live\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newcastle-apartment-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Newcastle\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211229T020000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211229T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211230T203322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211230T211415Z UID:10000344-1640743200-1640790000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Chip Pan Sprinkler Save Wales DESCRIPTION:Image\, credit RSP Fire Sprinkler Systems \n\nFRS; South WalesFire and Rescue Service (SWFRS)\nDate of Incident; 29 December 2021\nTime of incident; 02:00\nLocation; Tonypandy\,Rhondda\nOccupancy; single private dwelling (House)\nType of incident; Chip pan fire\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nDomestic sprinkler system\n1 x Concealed sprinkler head actuated\n\nRSP Fire Sprinkler Systems have reported the above-mentioned Incident involving a chip pan fire extinguished before the arrival of SWFRS \nOutcome of incident \n\nFire confined to compartment of origin\nFlash over prevented\nSafety of fire crews reinforced\nCarbon emissions reduced\n\nBusiness continuity \n\nOn arrival SWFRS\, isolated the sprinkler isolation valve\nWithin one hour off call\, the sprinkler engineer was in attendance with the system recommissioned the following day\nThe outcome/benefit of this approach damage kept to a minimum\n\nComments \n\nThis incident confirms once again the benefit of sprinklers for domestic/residential property fires involving chip pan fires.\nReinforced following fire trials completed by the Fire Protection Association on behalf for the Department of communities and local government.\nConfirming that sprinklers will prevent destructive cooking fires involving deep fat frying with a standard residential sprinkler head operating at 49 litres/minute.\nTherefore\, any system installed to BS9251 will have the same outcome\, subject to the distance of the sprinkler head from the cooking hob and the height of the ceiling\nFire statistical data collated from incidents attended by fire and rescue service involving dwellings for the financial year 2019/20\, 1494 incidents took place involving chip pan fires\n\nPrevious recorded saves involving chip pan incidents \n\n·       Lincoln 7 August 2021\n·       Flint 3 June 2021\n\nLinks\n\n·       BAFSA; Domestic sprinkler extinguishing chip pan fire video\n·       Fire statistical data collated from incidents attended by fire and rescue service involving dwellings for the financial year 2019/20\n·       RSP Fire sprinkler systems URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/chip-pan-sprinkler-save-wales/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T060600 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T180600 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220116T093609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220116T093733Z UID:10000258-1640325960-1640369160@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Residential High Rise Sprinkler Save London DESCRIPTION:FRS; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nDate of Incident; 24/12/2021\nTime Of Call; 06:06\nOccupancy; Residential block of flats of six floors consisting of 60 flats\n(Converted office block)\nDimensions; 10m x 20m\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nIgnition source; Careless disposal of smoking materials\nSprinkler system; Wet pipe\, Water source unknown\nNumber of heads operated; One\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident which took place on Christmas Eve involving a one bedroom flat on the third floor of a 6 storey converted block of flats.  Careless disposal of smoking materials identified as the cause of the fire extinguished by one residential sprinkler head before the arrival of the LFB. No injuries were reported. \nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly identified for these types of conversions specifically as office to residential conversions do not require planning permission\, the outcome poor quality accommodation\, overcrowding\, housing the most vulnerable residents of our communities. \nThis incident confirms once again the benefit of sprinklers \n\nFire confined to compartment of origin\nFlash over prevented\nSafety of fire crews reinforced\nCarbon emissions reduced\n\nDid you know\, that from the 26  November 2020\, Building Regulations in Approved Document B (ADB) were updated to reduce the trigger height for the installation of sprinklers changing the 30m height rule to 11m. \nBAFSA welcomes the changes to ADB however we do question does the measure go far enough\, click the link below to find out more. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA Press release\nThe Guardian: (Rupert Jones) Concerns\, converting offices into tiny living spaces doesn’t even need planning permission URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/residential-high-rise-sprinkler-save-london/ LOCATION:Ilford CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T193300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T201100 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211216T192006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T172607Z UID:10000342-1639423980-1639426260@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Clapham High Rise Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Date of incident ;13 December 2021\nTime of call; 19:33\nLocation of incident; Clapham\, London\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nOccupancy; Residential block of flats of 12 floors\nLocation of fire\, utility room\nActivation 1x sprinkler head (Reliable RFC49)\nWater supply Suction tank and pump\n\nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported involving a 6 roomed split-level flat across the 10th and 11thfloors\, 1 residential sprinkler head operated extinguishing the fire. \nBusiness continuity\, operational crews isolated the system keeping damage minimal. \nLFB reported that a woman was rescued from a balcony using a fire escape hood taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service. \nThis is local\, reported that the cause of the fire is under investigation\, with six fire appliances attending from Clapham\, Brixton\, Battersea\, Tooting \, Chelsea and Lambeth \nThis incident confirms once again the benefit of sprinklers \n\nFire confined to compartment of origin\nFlash over prevented\nSafety of fire crews reinforced\nCarbon emissions reduced\n\nLinks \nBAFSA\, Sprinkler focus is the biannual magazine of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association now available to download\, your attention is drawn to Think Sprinklers…think sprinkler saves which contains all reported saves from June to November 2021 \nLFB Incidents \nThis is local London URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/clapham-high-rise-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:clapham\, St Lukes Avenue\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T050700 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211126T162444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T173045Z UID:10000340-1637452800-1637471220@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Lithium-Ion E Bike Battery Sprinkler Save London DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 21/11/21\nTime of call; 05:07\nLocation; Lanterns Way\, Isle of Dogs\, London\nOccupancy; High rise residential flats of 21 floors\nFire involving a Lithium-Ion battery\n\nLondon Fire Brigade have reported the above-mentioned fire which was extinguished by the activation of three sprinkler heads before the arrival of the LFB. The fire was contained within the five roomed flat on the 3rd floor of the building\, LFB’s fire investigation team believe the fire was accidental and caused a fault in a lithium-ion battery for an Ebike that was on charge. \nThis is the second sprinkler save reported involving a lithium-ion battery following the Stockport fire sprinkler save reported by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service in July on this occasion involving a mobile phone. On both occasions the sprinkler system extinguished the fire before the arrival of the Fire & Rescue Service \nThe dangers of Lithium-Ion battery fires should not be underestimated which can develop into significant and unstoppable thermal runaway fires. It should be noted at present that 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. \nOnce again\, this incident demonstrates the benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system. \nFurther guidance on Lithium-Ion battery fires can be found in the Fire Industry Association guidance note on Lithium-ion battery fires \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, November Sprinkler Focus publication available to download now   (Sprinkler FOCUS is the biannual magazine of the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association. It is the only UK publication which has automatic fire sprinklers at its core with current news\, features and opinions along with case studies and product updates)\nLondon Fire Brigade\nStockport Lithium-Ion battery fire\nFire Industry Association guidance note on Lithium-ion battery fires\n\nIf you hear of a save report \, it makes a difference  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lithium-ion-e-bike-battery-sprinkler-save-london/ LOCATION:Isle of Dogs\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211223T185503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211223T190107Z UID:10000343-1635984000-1636070399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Elephant & Castle Sprinkler Activation DESCRIPTION:Date of incident: 4 November 2021\nTime of Call: 10:56\nCause of fire: Unsafe disposal of smoking materials\nOccupancy: 32 Storey residential block of flats\nLocation of fire: 18 floor\, balcony\nSprinkler system: Wet pipe\, water supply: – suction tank and pump\n1 x residential head activated\n\nLondon Fire Brigade have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the attendance of eight fire engines and 6o firefighters extinguishing the fire using 3 jets via wet rising main\,  preventing external fire spread from the balcony to the residential dwelling. \nFollowing commencement of firefighting operations\, products of combustion entered the four -roomed flat activating the sprinkler head\, identifying the clear benefits of sprinklers for firefighters preventing flashover\, fire spread and providing a further layer of safety from fire during firefighting operations. \nThe benefits of sprinklers involving a previous balcony fire was clearly demonstrated in the LFB report 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. Where in the space of 19 minutes from time of call\, 5 apartments were exposed to fire and heat activating 12 sprinkler heads \nThis incident identifies the importance of identifying\, replacing combustible materials that are combustible such as timber\, composite balcony decking. Guidance is now available from the government for owners of residential buildings advising that “the removal and replacement of any combustible material used in balcony construction is the clearest way to prevent external fire spread from balconies” \nThe dangers of balcony fires\, external fire spread were identified in the BRE publication “Fire Safety Issues with balconies that identified several incidents of balcony fires \nLinks; \n\nBAFSA Press release West Hampstead balcony fire\nLondon Fire Brigade\, press release\nMinistry of Housing\, Communities & Local Government\, Building safety advice for building owners\, including fire doors\nBRE 2016 report\, “Fire Safety issues with balconies” URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/elephant-and-castle-balcony-fire-sprinkler-activation/ LOCATION:Elephant & Castle\, SE17 CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T124300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T134500 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211102T192947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211126T160720Z UID:10000332-1635770580-1635774300@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Revised Sprinkler Save In Cornwall’s Only High-Rise Residential block DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 1 November 2021\nTime of call; 12:43\nAttendance of Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service\nPark House\, Bridge Road St Austell\nOccupancy; Residential\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nSprinkler system retrofitted\n\n                        \nUpdate 26November \n\nYour attention is drawn to the above images that show the effectiveness of the sidewall sprinkler head that activated following a cooking fire in the kitchen\nThe fire took place on the second floor of the 12 storey high rise residential block\n\nCredit images\, Domestic Sprinklers \nCornwall Fire & Rescue Service have reported the following incident that clearly identifies the benefits of retrofitting residential sprinklers\, in this case within a 12-storey high-rise residential block. \nCornwall’s only high rise residential block!!!!!!!!! \nFollowing reports of an automatic fire alarm sounding in a block of flats\, operational crews were mobilised from St Austell Community Fire Station. \nOn arrival\, it was Identified that a fire had been extinguished by the residential sprinkler system within a flat\, one occupant required medical attention due to the effects of smoke inhalation. The fire was contained within the flat preventing further fire spread and flashover. \nCoverage of the system included all 67 residential flats\, communal areas\, laundry room and store shed\, the installation was completed in February 2019. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA focus May 2021 publication\, for all the latest news on sprinklers\nCornwall Fire & Rescue Service\nFalmouth Packet\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinkler-save-in-cornwalls-only-high-rise-residential-block/ LOCATION:St Austell CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211030T155607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211030T160608Z UID:10000255-1635465600-1635551999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Birmingham High Rise Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Date: – 29 October 2021\nLocation: – Bromford\nOccupancy: -High rise residential block\nNumber of floors:-13\nFire & Rescue Service: – West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS)\n\nWMFS\, have reported that a fire within a 6th floor flat was extinguished by the residential sprinkler system\, with no casualties reported. \nIt should not be understated\, the importance of focusing on Business Continuity by management allowing an effective response when designing\, installing a residential sprinkler system for the following reasons: – \n\nSafeguards to prevent any significant impact from an unwanted significant incident such as a fire and the knock-on effect this can have on the occupancy.\nInformation for crews is paramount\, attending crews may have to interact with these systems and therefore need accurate\, concise\, and up to date information when developing firefighting tactics.\nSpecifically identifying where the sprinkler isolation valves are located.\n\nIt is therefore disappointing that Birmingham Live reported that the sprinkler system flooded a number of flats on the floors below. \nIt should be remembered for the above-mentioned incident: \n\nThe fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system\nNo injuries were reported\nThe fire was contained to the compartment of origin\, flashover prevented\n\nA Correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect and control a fire at an early stage of development and activate an  alarm \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, webinar recordings now available:-\n\n\nTowards a greater understanding of BS9251: 2021 (Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies)\nBS EN 14972 Fixed firefighting systems. Water mist systems. Part 1.\n\nClick here to open \n\nWMFS twitter feed\nBirmingham Live\n\n \nCopyright WMFS URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-high-rise-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Bromford\, Birmingham CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T102300 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T105000 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211012T185153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211012T194508Z UID:10000250-1634034180-1634035800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Essex Residential Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:Location; Harlow Essex\nDate of incident; 12 October 2021\nTime of call; 10:23\n4x Fire Appliances mobilised\n\nEssex County Fire & Rescue Service (communications department) have  reported that a bin fire in a residential block of flats was successfully extinguished following the activation of the residential sprinkler system. The cause of the fire was a candle which had  been extinguished but not cooled sufficiently before it was disposed of in the bin. \nOn arrival crews established that the sprinkler system had successfully extinguished the fire\, damage to the premises was minimal. \nESFRS Press release: – \nCrew Manager\, Jonathan Allen\, Harlow Fire Station\, said: \n“This incident shows how important it is to make sure candles are fully cooled before disposing of them. “This week is National Candle Safety week\, and with winter around the corner\, people will be using candles more. We encourage you to take a look at all of our safety advice to make sure candles set the mood\, not a fire.” \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers\, \nDetailed analysis of fires attended by fire and rescue services (England) from April 2018 to March 2019 reported\, 240 related deaths\,186 of which were were in dwelling fires. The Impact of fire\, injuries/fatalities in the home should not be underestimated.\nA correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect and control a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm\nLinks \n\nBAFSA Information file;\, Fire sprinklers in dwellings\,\nECFRS; Press release\nFire and rescue incident statistics\, England\, year ending March 2019\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/essex-residential-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Harlow\, Essex\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20211003T142849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T073217Z UID:10000249-1632873600-1632959999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:SprinklerSave : high rise\, London DESCRIPTION:Date of incident;29 September 2021\ntime of call; 0707\nLocation; Croydon\nProperty type ;Purpose built block of flats over 10 floors\n\nThe benefits of sprinklers have clearly been clearly demonstrated once again following a further fire in the same residential block of flats following an earlier incident reported in July of this year. \nThis latest incident resulted in the activation of a sidewall sprinkler head following a fire involving a tea light. Following the Grenfell Tower fire in June 2017\, Croydon Council announced it would retrofit sprinklers in its 25 tallest residential blocks of 10-12 storeys and an eight-storey sheltered block.The programme was completed in 2019. In total 26 Tower blocks are now protected by fire sprinklers under the council’s £10m retrofitting programme. \nLFB press release \nPart of a four-roomed flat on the fifth floor of the building was damaged by fire. One man left the property before the Brigade arrived and was taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews. \nThe Brigade’s Fire Investigators believe the fire was caused by a tea light candle. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Candles are one of the most common causes of fires in the home and you should be careful when using them. \n“It’s really important that you never leave them unattended and keep them away from anything that could catch fire such as curtains\, furniture or clothes. \n“We recommend swapping traditional candles for LED flameless ones as they are much safer\, but if you do use real candles\, follow our simple safety tips.” \nThe Brigade was called at 0707 and the fire was under control by 0855. Four fire engines and around 25 firefighters from Norbury\, Woodside and Croydon fire stations attended the scene. \nLinks \n\nSprinklers will automatically protect your home from fire\, BAFSA animation video\nLFB press release\nCroydon Press release URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-retrofitting-candle-high-rise-sprinkler-save/ CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20220124T130843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220124T130843Z UID:10000259-1632787200-1632873599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:High Wycombe Personal Protection System Activation DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 28 September 2021\nFire Rescue Service; Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service\nLocation; High Wycombe District\nLocation of fire; Room\nType of property; flat\nIgnition source; Smoking materials\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Personal Protection System (PPS)\n\n  \nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported by Surefire. In July 2019\, Redkite community housing installed a Ultrguard PPS Unit following previous fire incidents involving a resident reducing the level of fire risk faced by the resident.In the early hours of the 28 September 2021\, the resident woke up to smoke a cigarette\, accidentally the lit cigarette dropped onto the floor which caught their slippers to catch light. \nSufficient smoke was generated to activate the two double knock multi sensor alarms detectors and trigger the PPS unit to discharge\, alerting the resident to the fire who was able the vacate the property before the arrival of the Fire & Rescue Service. Thankfully\, no injuries were reported \nTo satisfy the Fire and Rescue Service\, the UltraGuard PPS was chosen to protect this resident as it is certified to LPS 1655 (LPCB Third Party Approval Standard). The importance of a third-party approval standard should not be underestimated as it provides confidence about the design\, performance\, and reliability of these systems in practice. \nRisk Profile/ Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan \nThis incident clearly shows the importance of Identifying those residents that are most vulnerable by the completion of a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (PEEP).   This is likely to be completed in premises where the risk to persons in a fire situation is increased due to cognitive or mobility impairments.UltraGuard personal protection systems combine early warning of a fire through smoke detection and water mist for the delivery of suppression. \nEarly detection of a fire is important is important\, as occupants can quickly become overwhelmed by smoke and toxic gases\, the biggest killer in a fire. \nCare needs to be taken to ensure that the risk profile of the vulnerable person is appropriate for PPS. For example\, a vulnerable person who is mobile and living in a multi roomed flat has the potential to be affected by a fire anywhere in their home. As a result\, they would possibly require a full Automatic Water Fire Suppression system (such as a sprinkler system that is designed\, installed and maintained to BS9251 Fire sprinkler systems for domestic and residential occupancies providing full coverage within the flat. \nWhat are Personal Protection Systems? \n\nUnlike sprinkler systems\, PPS are local application watermist fire suppression system combining smoke detection\nDesigned to specifically protect vulnerable individuals with mobility and disability impairments from the threat of fire risk in residential and domestic occupancies who are unlikely to easily escape without assistance in the event of a fire\nDeveloped in response to analysis of fatal fires in dwellings where many victims had physical and/or mental health impairment\nThe publication\, “Guidance on the use\, deployment and limitations of Personal Protection Systems in the homes of vulnerable people” developed by BRE Global and the London Fire Brigade\, to assist in understanding and reducing fire risk to vulnerable people\nBRE Global introduced a loss prevention standard\, LPS 1655 covering the requirements and test methods for the LPCB approval of Personal Protection Systems.\n\nKey components \n\nPortable self contained unit\n3 day battery back-up in case of mains failure\nDelivers 10 minutes of water mist\nActivation\, double knock multi sensor detectors\nNozzle discharges a spray pattern\nCapable of suppressing an area of16m2\, and controlling an area of 32m²\nParameters of the system allow fast burning\, slow smouldering fires to be detected\nFacility for remote monitoring\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of installing a PPS certified to LPS1655. (LPCB third party approval standard\, a business case has recently been accepted by BSI for a British Standard for PPS. \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Care Homes Animation\nBRE/LFB publication\, “Guidance on the use\, deployment and limitations of Personal Protection Systems in the homes of vulnerable people”\nLoss Prevention Standard\, 1655 Requirements and test methods for the LPCB approval of Personal Protection Watermist Systems.\nPersonal Protection system\, video\n\n  URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/high-wycombe-personal-protection-system-activation/ LOCATION:High Wycombe CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210817T133000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210817T143700 DTSTAMP:20260418T211410 CREATED:20210817T185611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T200237Z UID:10000327-1629207000-1629211020@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk SUMMARY:Isle of Dogs High Rise Flat Sprinkler Save DESCRIPTION:On the 17 August\, 14:03 pm\, London Fire Brigade (LFB) were called to a high rise residential flat fire on the 37th floor on Marsh Wall in the Isle of Dogs. \nTwo  residential sprinkler heads  operated containing the fire and limiting its impact with fire damage limited to a small part of the flat. Operational crews were able to identify and locate the sprinkler isolation valve minimising water egress\, a key aspect of business continuity where automatic suppression systems are installed. \nFire crews from Poplar\, Shadwell\, Bethnal Green and Plaistow attended the incident. The fire was under control by 14:37pm. \nThe cause of the fire is believed to be unattended candle \nTower Hamlets Borough Commander Richard Tapp said: \n“The sprinkler suppression system made a big difference in containing the fire and limiting its impact. \n“A number of people evacuated from the fire floor before firefighters arrived. Other residents remained in their unaffected flats. The firefighters that attended worked quickly and the vast majority of residents were back inside their flats within an hour of the first call. \n“Sprinklers are the only fire safety system that detects a fire\, suppresses a fire and raises the alarm. \n“They save lives and protect property and they are especially important where there are vulnerable residents who would find it difficult to escape\, like those with mobility problems.” \nNew Providence Wharf fire \nIt should be noted that on May 7th\, LFB attended a high rise residential fire at New Providence Wharf which started in a consumer unit in an 8th floor flat. Residential sprinklers were not fitted. \nThe fire proceeded to travel out of an open balcony window. At the same time smoke poured into the corridor through a flat door that had accidentally been kept open \nWould the outcome of been different if sprinklers had been fitted suppressing the fire before the arrival of the fire service? \nA report has been released by the LFB identifying a  serious failure of a smoke ventilation system that resulted in the building acting like a “broken chimney”  left residents’ only escape route smoke logged. \nClick here to view URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/isle-of-dogs-high-rise-flat-sprinkler-save/ LOCATION:Isle of Dogs\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Residential END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR