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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220211
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220222T180044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220222T180044Z
UID:10000346-1644451200-1644537599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield Shop Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 10 February 2022\nTime of call; 10:51\nFire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire Fire& Rescue Service (SYFRS)\nOccupancy; Shop (Furniture Store)\nLocation; Sheffield\nIgnition source; Careless disposal smoking materials\nLocation of fire; Loading bay\n\nSYFRS have reported the above-mentioned sprinkler save\, involving the activation of one commercial sprinkler head extinguishing the fire before the arrival of operational crews. \nThe local star reported that a spokesperson for the fire service said: “The fire started behind some roller shutter doors in a loading area behind the shop\, but because the premises had sprinklers fitted the fire was contained so what could have been a very big fire was in fact over quite quickly” \nLinks \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Retail Information file 4 \nSYRFS\nStar
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheffield-shop-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:sheffield
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T234400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220128T001700
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220128T221324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T222240Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T115100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220207T112409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220207T112713Z
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SUMMARY:Cheshire Factory Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service\nDate of incident; 27 January 2022\nTime of call; 11:51\nLocation of Incident; Road Four Winsford\nPurpose group; Factory\nSuppression System; Sprinklers\n\n  \nCheshire Fire and Rescue Service have reported the following incident involving a macerator. \nTwo fire appliances from Winsford and Northwich were mobilised\, on their arrival\, crews wearing breathing apparatus discovered that the premises Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) had operated containing the fire\, Involving a piece of machinery. \nBusiness Continuity  \nThis incident clearly identifies once again the benefits of AFSS for premises large or small\, preventing major financial and equipment losses for UK businesses. It should be noted that fires within commercial/industrial settings which are not protected by AFSS destroy businesses on a regular basis. On numerous occasions businesses \nDo not recover\, having a major impact to their clients\, suppliers and their reputation \nDid you know \n\nFire data on fire incidents involving industrial type premises reported in Great Britain for the period of 2018/19 to 2020/21\, identified 379 fires where sprinklers were fitted.\nThe Business Sprinkler Alliance\, completed a report focusing on  the financial and economic value of the damage and disruption caused by fires in commercial warehouse premises located in England & Wales which are not fitted with automatic fire sprinkler systems (AFSS).\n\n  \nLinks\, further reading \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, \n\nYearbook 2021/22: The development of the UK Sprinkler Rules\, Dale Kinnersley Fire Protection Association \n\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance \nThe financial and economic impact of warehouse fires\, An evidence-based assessment of the direct and indirect economic impacts in England and Wales of fires in warehouse buildings without automatic fire sprinkler systems (AFSS) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n                                  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cheshire-factory-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Winsford
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220128
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220125
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220123T030700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220123T170900
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20230209T221347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230209T235148Z
UID:10000411-1642907220-1642957740@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derbyshire Domestic Dwelling Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 23 January 2022\nTime of call; 03:07\nTime of Stop; 05:09\nWhere; Allenton\nUse of premises; Single private dwelling\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS\n\nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises domestic sprinkler. \n The incident  \n\nDFRS were called to a fire located within the kitchen on the ground floor of the premises\nInvolving the attendance of two fire pumping appliances\nOn arrival operational crews established that the fire had been contained/controlled by the actuation of the premises sprinkler residential system.\nOperational crews were committed wearing Breathing Apparatus who extinguished the fire\nThe cause of the fire was established to involve the family washing appliance/dryer\n5% of the ground floor sustained fire damage\nAll persons were accounted for with 2 adults requiring further medical attention for smoke inhalation\n\nThis good news story may have taken over 12 months to make the headlines on Sprinkler saves Uk\, but once again it highlights the benefits of sprinklers protecting families in their homes. \nA sprinkler system is the only active fire system which \n\nDetects a fire\nGives an audible warning\nContains/controls or extinguishes a fire\n\nDid you know fires involving white goods in London within dwellings from January 2021 to 31 December 2021 accounted for. \n\n122 incidents in total\nJust over 10 incidents per month\n\nClearly identifying the dangers of fires involving white good appliances \nDerbyshire Fire & Rescue should be applauded for their continued Think Sprinkler Campaign for the installation of domestic sprinklers for all new build properties and as a retrofit  \nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler saves Annual Review 2021/22\nDFRS Domestic Sprinklers Website
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derbyshire-domestic-dwelling-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Allenton
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220107T233800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220107T233800
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211229T020000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211229T150000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T064700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T064700
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220104T184625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220104T184625Z
UID:10000345-1640328420-1640328420@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Enfield Industrial Estate\, Recycling Plant Activation
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLocation; Industrial estate\, Jeffreys Road\nFire; Single storey loading bay containing 8 tonnes of mixed recycling\n82M x 52M\nDate of incident; 12 November 2021\nTime of call; 06:47\nOccupancy; Commercial recycling plant unit of two floors\nCommercial sprinkler system\nWater supply suction tank and pump\n\nLFB have reported that six pumping appliances\, attended a fire in the loading bay of a commercial unit involving 40 firefighters. Ten members of staff left the property before the arrival of the LFB\, two men required hospital treatment. The commercial sprinkler system activated suppressing the fire allowing crews to tackle the incident\, the concrete silo containing mixed waste has been identified as the seat of the fire. \nBusiness continuity for this type of facility is paramount\, following any fire\, you must ask yourself what will be the financial/environmental impact specifically in the light of the recent climate meeting in Glasgow. This incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers\, reducing the potential impacts from an industrial fire. \nReducing :- \n\nCarbon dioxide/greenhouse gases released from the fire\, restoration activities for building contents/stock\nFire damage to the building/contents\nWater run-off from firefighting activities reducing contamination\nSmoke damage to local receptors\nLoss of business/revenue\n\nyour attention is drawn to the articles referenced below \nLinks \n\nBAFSA Focus article; Warehouses & modern logistics facilities\, sprinklers are an essential part of the business resilience tool kit\nBusiness sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment”\nLFB\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/enfield-industrial-estate-recycling-plant-activation/
LOCATION:Enfield\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T060600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211224T180600
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211218
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220201T174347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220201T174958Z
UID:10000264-1639699200-1639785599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Gateshead\, Warehouse Sprinkler Save including images/video
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Tyne and Wear Fire Rescue Service\nDate of Incident; 17 December 2021\nTime of Call 11:57\nOccupancy; Warehouse\nIgnition source; Propane powered forklift truck\nEN BS12845 Sprinkler System with external pump house\, external tank\n\n            \n\nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly shown in the above images taken at the incident.\nDramatic footage of the sprinklers operating\,  extinguishing the fire clearly demonstrated in the video below\nCredit\, images\, video Tyne and Wear Fire Rescue Service \n\n\nTWFRS have reported the following fire involving a propane gas-powered forklift truck involving several wooden pallets. Three sprinkler heads installed in the roof void actuated\, extinguishing the fire before the arrival of TWFRS.\n\nWithout the Sprinkler System\, there would have been significant damage to the business\, potential risk of injury to members of staff\, firefighters due to the risk of the propane gas-powered forklift truck cylinder exploding\, the effect of which would of accelerated the fire allowing it to spread rapidly to the combustible materials located in proximity of the fire.\nBusiness Continuity \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of business continuity by the installation of AFSS in Warehouse premises\, demonstrating sprinklers are the most effective way of: \n\nProtecting business from fire\nBusiness interruption is minimal\, compared to a non-sprinklered building\nEnsuring jobs are not needlessly lost\nLocal community\, environment is protected\nProtecting firefighters\nDemonstrating  that warehouse fires can be contained and extinguished.\n\nIt is reported that water egress was minimal\, contained to the compartment of origin \n  \nhttp://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/VIDEO-2021-12-17-13-52-5356-1.mp4\n  \nLinks/features ; \nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, \n\nWarehouse animation\nWarehouses and modern logistics facilities\, sprinklers are an essential part of the business resilience tool kit\nBiff 05 Warehouses\nTWFRS\,
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/gateshead-warehouse-sprinkler-save-including-images-video/
LOCATION:Gateshead
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T193300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211213T201100
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211125
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20220113T192506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T192806Z
UID:10000257-1637712000-1637798399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Ilford Academy School Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 24 November 2021\nTime of Incident; 12:51\nLocation; Ilford\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nOccupancy; Academy school of 3 floors\nLocation of fire; Changing room\nSprinkler System; BS12845\, water supply town mains booster pumps\n\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving the actuation of the Academy sprinkler system following a fire in a waste bin located in a changing room.\nOne concealed sprinkler head operated suppressing\, extinguishing the fire preventing the fire from spreading from the room of origin.\nThe sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection and fire alarm system allowing the alarm to be raised.\nTotal property area damaged by fire estimated to be under 5 square meters\, the cause of the fire is under investigation.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers in schools\, It is ¹reported  in the last 5 years school fires have: – \n\nDestroyed the equivalent of 1\,100 classrooms\nDestroyed 47 Primary /secondary school buildings following 2\,300 incidents\nMore than 74\,000 square metres\, an area equivalent to 10 football pitches of teaching facilities have been damaged by fire in this time\nIn the period from April 2015- April 2020\, 1\,467 primary schools and 834 secondary schools’ fires were reported\n\nThese figures clearly highlight that the installation of sprinklers should be made compulsory in England following the lead of Wales\, Scotland. \nGavin Tomlinson\, Sprinkler Lead\, National Fire Chiefs Council\, said: “The case for sprinklers in schools is extremely compelling. The disruptive effect these fires have on whole communities is stark and the cost of the fire is felt well beyond rebuild costs. The impact can be devastating and\, in the year where education has been so severely disrupted\, school fires put huge additional pressure on the education service and parents. \n“Schools are important community assets which need to be protected and we know that sprinklers are both highly reliable and effective. When sprinklers operate\, they will control or extinguish a fire in 99% of cases. \n“The NFCC will continue to call for the mandatory fitting of sprinkler systems in all new and refurbished schools in England.” \nLinks \nBAFSA Year book 2021/2022; Further reading highlighting the impact of “Fires In schools” can be found in the article drafted by Ritchie O’Connell \nBAFSA Year book 2021/2022; Further information “Pushing the government on the use of sprinklers” can be found in the article drafted by Gavin Tomlinson\, National Fire Chiefs Council \nZurich; Press release fires in schools \n¹Source; Zurich press release 8 March 2021\, Chris Johnson\, Zurich UK Media relations \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/ilford-academy-school-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Ilford
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211123
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20211125T224048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T190941Z
UID:10000338-1637539200-1637625599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Swindon School Sprinkler Save Update
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDate of incident; 22 November 2021\nTime of call; 1:46\nDorset and Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service\nOccupancy; Single Storey Primary School\nLocation; Lydiard Millicent Swindon\nFire; Ground floor toilet\, suppressed by school sprinkler system\n\nDorset and Wiltshire Fire Rescue Service have provided the following comprehensive update for the above mentioned incident highlighting the clear benefits of installing sprinklers in schools. BS12845\, sprinkler system was installed during the construction of the new school in 2011 for life safety\, property protection. \nA fire was discovered within a toilet and cloakroom area on the ground floor involving the the ignition of a toilet roll and its plastic holder causing a single sprinkler head to activate\, extinguishing the fire and limiting smoke and heat damage. \nOn arrival operational crews found that the fire has been completely extinguished by the sprinkler system proceeded to assist the school in isolating the system. Business continuity is paramount following any operational incident allowing operational crews to interact with the  sprinkler system  preventing unwanted water egress. \nIt should be noted:- \n\nThe fire was extinguished before the arrival of the FRS\nFlashover was prevented\nThe fire was contained to compartment of origin\nSafety of operational crews was reinforced\nNo reported injuries to pupils or staff\n\nThe school was closed for the remainder of the day of the incident\, and for 2 subsequent days to make repairs to the toilet area  with the students switching to remote learning during this period. \nGroup Manager Tim Gray said “Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service continue to lobby for the inclusion of sprinkler systems in all premises\, particularly in education buildings. The speed of response from the installed system and its control over the fire growth undoubtedly ensured that fire damage was kept to a minimum allowing the school to re-open within 2 days of the fire with as little disruption to the school as possible and no loss of valuable work or property \nThe Swindon Advertiser reported\, the school is part of the Diocese of Bristol Academies Trust. Ceo Jez Piper said: “The fire was quickly contained\, and the school was evacuated very quickly and effectively\, with no harm to any pupil or member of staff. “The school sprinkler system worked well\, and the fire brigade attended the site very quickly\, ensuring that the fire was fully out and to secure the area” \nWhen you compare this to a similar incident attended by Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service on the 3rd January 2017\, the service attended a serious fire at Avenue Primary School in Warminster. On arrival. operational crews found a well developed blaze within a classroom block. Sprinklers were not fitted\, the damage was extensive but crews were able to stop the spread of fire to further school buildings. \nDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service\, like all fire rescue services continue to urge\, lobby local education and environmental leaders to install school sprinkler installations. \n\nThe impact of fires in schools was clearly highlighted in the article contained in the BAFSA\, Sprinkler focus magazine November 2020 edition\, highlighting 3 school fires where sprinklers were not fitted.\nSprinkler saves in England is a rare event\, it is not mandatory for new schools in England to be fitted with sprinklers which is already the case in Wales since 2014 and Scotland since 2010.\nDespite a growing acceptance amongst the public\, and some politicians of the value of automatic fire sprinklers\, there is a continuing reluctance to fit sprinklers in new schools in England.\n\nFurther background on this anomaly can be found in the BAFSA article on schools. \n[1] Fire Incident data set for 2018/19 to 20/21 where sprinklers are reported as operated following a fire in a primary/infant school in England \n\n\n\nOccupancy\n2018/19\n2019/20\n2020/21\nTotal\n\n\nprimary/infant school\n0\n0\n3\n3\n\n\n\nOn average for the 3-year period\,  1 sprinkler saves a year for a primary/infant school in England\,\, \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, sprinkler focus magazine\, 3 school fires where sprinklers not fitted\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Schools feature.\nThe Swindon Advertiser\nDorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Authority\n\n[1] Source: FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/481/
LOCATION:Swindon
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211121T050700
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211105
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T124300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211101T134500
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20211109T201356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T201356Z
UID:10000335-1635465600-1635551999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Paint Factory Sprinkler Activation Wolverhampton
DESCRIPTION:Date of Incident; 29 October 2021\nLocation; Heath Town\nIndustrial/warehouse unit\nFRS; West Midlands Fire service (WMFS)\nActivation\, commercial sprinkler system\n\nWMFS\, reported that 8 fire appliances including an aerial platform attended a fire in the roof space of an ink (paint) industrial unit involving 42 firefighters. \nArgus fire protection reported\, the commercial sprinkler system activated extinguishing the fire in the area it protected.  The benefit of which allowed WMFS to deal with the unprotected part of the building which sustained fire damage. \nBusiness continuity is key\, this incident clearly demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers. You must ask yourself would the outcome of been different for this business\, if sprinklers protected the whole building? \nFollowing any fire\, you must ask yourself what the financial impact of the lost building is\, its contents\, the business disruption and jobs and the cost to the environment. Specifically in the light of the recent climate meeting in Glasgow. \nyour attention is drawn to the article by Tom Roche Secretary of the business sprinkler alliance\, “when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment” \nLinks \nBAFSA\, further information on sprinklers can be found in the BAFSA yearbook 2021/22 \nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, when a building burns down what is the cost to the environment (article by Tom Roche Secretary of the BSA) \nExpress & Star \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/paint-factory-sprinkler-activation-wolverhampton/
LOCATION:Heath Town\, Wolverhampton\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211029
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211030
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T100300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211017T130900
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20211018T190735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T191022Z
UID:10000254-1634464980-1634476140@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Shopping Centre Fire
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nLocation; Stratford\nOccupancy; Shopping Centre\nLocation of fire; single retail unit\nDate of incident; 17 October 2021\nTime of Call 10:03\nActivation premises sprinkler system\nCause of the fire; electrical\n\n  \n\nIt is reported that 25% of a of a retail unit on the first floor was damaged by fire\, the cause of the fire was electrical.\nThe premises sprinkler system activated suppressing the fire\, two jets were used by operational crews\nThe shopping centre was evacuated with no injuries reported.\n\nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated following the above mentioned incident. \nIt should be remembered sprinklers/ controls the size of the fire\, reducing the amount of smoke produced. \nIn shopping centres\, it is common practice to protect the commercial unit/shop with sprinklers to control the fire size. Sprinklers are not installed in the malls to prevent overcooling of the smoke\, and the risk of wet slippery surfaces on escape routes \nShopping centres are one of the most complex buildings that often include a variety of uses within the complex\, leisure areas\, hotels\, apartments\, cinemas and offices. Therefore\, retail centres require a high standard of management compared to other building uses. \nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire including sprinklers\, fire alarm system\, dry/wet risers\, smoke extraction units and fire curtains \nTo highlight this\, London Fire Brigade published an open letter in 2020\, to those responsible for fire safety in shopping centres. Highlighting the importance of maintaining fire safety systems including the premises sprinkler systems \nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Information file 4 RetailLFB incidents\nBAFSA; Warehouses Animation\nLFB; Open letter to shopping centre managers\nLFB; Press release
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-shopping-centre-fire/
LOCATION:s\, Stratford\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T102300
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211012T105000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T054700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211004T070000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20211015T185329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T190941Z
UID:10000252-1633326420-1633330800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cumbria waste site deluge save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Cumbria Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS)\nDate of Incident; 04/10/21\nLocation; Hespin Wood\nTime of call; 05:47\nOccupancy; waste management\n2 pumping; appliances\nDeluge; fixed fire protection system\n\nCFRS have reported a fire within a commercial building ion the second floor involving a waste site conveyor belt which sustained extensive damage. \nThe fire was suppressed by the operation of the onsite deluge system containing the fire before the arrival of operational crews. \nCrews attended from Carlisle West Fire Station locating several seats of fire which was extinguished with a hose reel jet\, \nWhat is a deluge system? \nA fixed fire protection system designed to protect against a specific risk/hazard. A large number of open-ended nozzle heads simultaneously activate to bring the fire under control. \nLinks \n\n\n\nBAFSA information file 15\, types of sprinkler systems\nNews & Star\nCFRS\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cumbia-waste-site-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Hespin Wood\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210930
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210929
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210916
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210917
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20210918T102256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T102625Z
UID:10000248-1631750400-1631836799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Luton Shopping Center Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Basement Shopping Center\, Sprinkler Save\n\nDate of incident :- 16 September 2021\nLocation :-Luton Mall shopping centre\nOccupancy:- Commercial /retail unit\,\nLocation of fire :-Basement\nCause of fire:- Electrical intake box\nInjuries/fatalities:- None reported\n\nThe benefits of installing commercial sprinkler systems in shopping centers clearly demonstrated once again following the recently reported Shepherd’s Bush Mall sprinkler save dated 9 September 2021 \nIt has been reported in Luton Today/ Bedfordshire Live that a fire was suppressed by the shopping Centre sprinkler system before the arrival of the fire and rescue service. \nA Bedfordshire Fire spokesman said: “Firefighters from Luton\, Dunstable\, Stopsley\, Leighton Buzzard and Toddington attended a small electrical fire in Poundland. “The area was heavily smoke-logged and firefighters in breathing apparatus used a hose reel and mains jets to extinguish it. They also used fans to help ventilation.” \nMall Luton general manager Roy Greening said: “The sprinkler system activated immediately and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries.”Luton fire brigade was called and helped ventilate the unit before declaring it was safe at around 1am.” \nDid you know \n\nA sprinkler system will control the size of the fire\, reducing the amount of smoke generated.\nIn shopping centres it is common practice to protect shop units only with sprinklers to control the fire size.\nOver 4\,000 fires occur in retail outlets every year.\nOn average\, large fires cause over 5 million pounds of damage every year in shops. (This excludes fires under £250\,000).\nSprinklers are not widely used in the UK because the guidance rarely prescribes their use.\nIt has been proven sprinklers prevent large fires because they activate automatically over a fire\, controlling or even extinguishing the blaze before the Fire and Rescue Service arrives.\nThey therefore save lives and protect firefighters who attend incidents.\nPrevent significant damage or destruction of a building by fire.\nA sprinkler system can prevent major financial and equipment losses.\n\nLinks \n\nShepherd’s Bush Mall Sprinkler Save\nBAFSA\, information file 4 Retail\nBedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service\nLuton today\nBedfordshire Live\n\nImage :-Bedfordshire Fire & Rescue Service
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/luton-shopping-center-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Luton
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T024600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210909T024600
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20210909T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T200117Z
UID:10000247-1631155560-1631155560@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sprinklers Suppress London Shopping Centre fire
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident: 9 September 2021\nTime of incident : 02:46 hours\nLondon Fire Brigade (LFB) resources: 4 Fire Appliances\nLocation of fire : Commercial unit\nPremises type:Shopping Centre\nLocation: Shepherds Bush\nCause of fire : Failure of a capacitor within a fridge compressor compartment.\nThe LFB have reported in a press release\, the above mentioned incident involving the activation of the sprinkler system in a commercial unit.\n\nThe shop was fitted with a sprinkler system which activated 5-10 sprinkler heads suppressing the fire until firefighters arrived at the scene. Only a small part of the shop was damaged by fire. No injuries are reported.\nStation Officer Gavin Jones was at the scene\, he said: \n“This fire highlights the clear benefits of sprinklers to businesses and we would urge all companies and business owners to install them. \n“Thanks to the sprinkler activating it helped control the fire spread and limited fire damage.” \nBusiness Continuity \nIt is a fact:- \n\nFires have a significant impact on business continuity\nLeading to business closures\nLarge impact on fire and rescue services\n\nThe installation of sprinklers plays a holistic approach of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. They also restrict fire development assisting firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations.\nFurther information regarding this incident\, commercial sprinklers\, click the links below \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Information file publications\nRetail 4\nFAQs Industrial Commercial Sprinkler Systems 6b\nLondon Fire Brigade press release\n\n.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinklers-suppress-london-shopping-centre-fire/
LOCATION:Shepherd’s Bush
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210902T105900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210903T080000
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20210903T174906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210903T174906Z
UID:10000246-1630580340-1630656000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Community High School Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:  \nDate of incident :-2 September 2021 \nTime of Incident:- 10:59 \nLocation of fire:- First floor toilet \nFollowing the article published by Edinburgh live\, it is reported that The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at the above mentioned school which activated the automatic fire suppression system.(AFSS) \nA Scottish Fire and Rescue service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 10.59am on Thursday\, September 2 by a fire alarm activation from a school on Pennywell Road\, Edinburgh. \n“Operations Control mobilised three appliances and firefighters extinguished a fire affecting a first floor toilet. “There were no reported casualties and crews left after ensuring the area was made safe.” \nThe benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated on the subject of business continuity\, It is noted on the school website\, that the school was closed following the fire\, reopened the following day. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the importance of installing AFSS in schools\, London Fire Brigade (LFB) figures show there were 759 fires in London schools between 2009 and July 2017 and sprinklers were only installed in 15 of these cases. \nDid you know that the inclusion of automatic fire sprinklers at the design stage is mandatory in Wales since 2014and Scotland since 2010. In  England this is only an expectation\, The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) believes sprinklers should be fitted in all new build schools in England and Northern Ireland and supports the need for sprinklers to be mandatory in the Review of BB100 (Design Guide for Fire Safety in Schools). \nFurther information on sprinklers in schools can be found in the following BAFSA articles/publications\, links \n\nSprinklers and innovative school design\, what could be more beneficial to the design of a school than the inclusion of automatic fire sprinklers at the design stage asks Keith MacGillivray. BAFSA\, sprinkler focus newsletter publication please click here\nFires in schools By Ritchie O’Connell\, BAFSA year book 2021/22 please click here\nBAFSA Information file 1 Sprinklers In schools please click here\nOur thanks to Edinburgh live for reporting this incident please click here\nSchool Update 2  September Please click here\nBuilding Bulletin 100: fire safety design for schools consultation  please click here\n\nFurther details are expected to be provided by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service shortly on the above mentioned incident.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/edinburgh-community-high-school-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Edinburgh
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210817T133000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210817T143700
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260419T232508
CREATED:20210814T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T210359Z
UID:10000325-1628640000-1628726399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Rufforth Recycling Plant Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue (NYFRS)were called to a fire at 20.33pm\, August 11. Dispatching two appliances from Acomb with additional appliances from York and Huntington to attend a fire in a recycling plant building measuring 100m x 25m. \nThe onsite  pre-action type B sprinkler system  operated and controlled/suppressed the  fire before the arrival of NYFRS who proceeded to use firefighting jets. \n(A pre-action fire sprinkler system is a type of sprinkler that requires a two-step process in order to discharge. These systems work well in areas where accidental discharge needs to be prevented. Pre-action fire sprinklers are a dry sprinkler system\, water is not contained in the pipes but is held back by a pre-action valve) \nA total of 9 sprinkler heads had operated and were replaced the same day and system left back on line. System designed to LPC/BSEN12845 rules with K160 wax coated sprinklers at roof providing a density of 16mm (12.5+3.5mm added density for excessive clearance) over 260m2. \nPlant machinery was then used to remove the recycling from the building allowing the contents of the building to be turned over\, The cause of the fire is unknown. Fire safety is paramount to reduce the risk from fire as part of a holistic approach to reduce the ever present danger for the recycling and waste management industry with self-combustible waste and high hazard waste\, to the hazards posed by machinery and vehicles. \nTo protect plant\, loaders\, electrical cabinets\, conveyors consideration should be given to the installation of heat and flame detection and bespoke fire suppression systems\, the outcome of which will ensure business continuity. \nFurther guidance on fire suppression systems for the waste management industry can be found in the BAFSA Information File (BIF 25) \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council\, recommends that sprinklers are provided in facilities providing waste management and recycling. There is growing evidence that sprinklers are highly effective in controlling fires in these establishments. Uncontrolled fires in waste and recycling facilities are often prolonged\, extremely resource intensive for fire and rescue services and partner authorities. They are also commonly disruptive to local communities and to travel infrastructure. \nThe Environment Agency (EA) Fire Prevention plans (FPP) \nDid you know that EA requires FPP to be submitted with all permit variations and new permit applications (at application stage) for sites that store combustible waste. The FPP needs to be approved by the EA before a permit is granted. \nA fire prevention plan (FPP) is a standalone management system that details the prevention measures and procedures as well as mitigation methods in place to protect against fire whilst carrying out day to day operations on a site. \nA requirement for the FPP is that \, if you store waste in a building \, you must install a fire suppression system. This system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and the associated risks. \nFurther guidance can be found in the EA guidance\, Fire Prevention plans: environmental permits
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/rufforth-recycling-plant-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Rufforth\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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