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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210928
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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:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210918T102256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210918T102625Z
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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:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210909T184939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T200117Z
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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:20260420T024116
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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:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210817T185611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T200237Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210811
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210812
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210814T150457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T210359Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210808T204500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210813T212412
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210813T212412Z
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SUMMARY:Nottingham Leisure & Entertainment Complex Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Nottingham Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire at the Cornerhouse a large leisure and entertainment complex  located in the centre of  Nottingham city centre\, containing a number of commercial premises at 8:45 Sunday 8 August. \nIt was established that the  premises sprinkler system activated flowing a fire in the extraction system in one of the commercial premises. On arrival crews established that the fire had been extinguished due to actuation of the sprinkler system \nDavid Stevenson\, Group Manager for Protection\, said: “This incident shows how effective sprinkler systems can be in quickly stopping the spread of fire to save property and lives. \n“Had sprinklers not been installed\, this fire could have easily spread endangering the business itself and others within The Cornerhouse. \n“We encourage all businesses to regularly review their fire safety measures and to contact our Fire Protection team if they have any concerns.” \nFurther information on commercial sprinkler systems can be found in BAFSA information file 6b FAQs commercial sprinkler systems.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/nottingham-leisure-entertainment-complex-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Nottingham
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210808T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210808T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210812T194608Z
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SUMMARY:Coventry high rise residential bin store fire
DESCRIPTION:On the evening of the 8 August\, 2021\,  West Midlands Fire Rescue Service despatched crews from four local fire stations Foleshill\, Coventry\, Binley and Canley. Following reports of the bin store being alight at Faulkner House\, Stoney a 17 storey residential block of flats. \nOn arrival it was identified that the automatic fire suppression system had operated suppressing the fire protecting both residents and firefighters. \nDangers of bin store fires \nIt 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\nHousing providers across the country are recognising the danger of these type of fires\, London Borough Barking & Dagenham for example \, reduced  the risk by the retrofitting of  sprinklers into all their high rise residential block bin stores\, 22 in total. Following match funding received from the London Fire Brigade (£84\,250) to help fund this initiative. \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/coventry-high-rise-residential-bin-store-fire/
LOCATION:Stoney
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210807T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210807T090000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210827T184151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210827T184644Z
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SUMMARY:Newport High Rise Residential Bin Store Fire
DESCRIPTION:South Wales Fire & Rescue Service (SWFRS) were mobilised to a fire following the activation of the sprinkler system involving a refuse bin located on the ground floor of  a 11 storey residential accommodation block  \n\nLela Pirouet\, fire safety officer for Newport City Homes\, informed the South Wales Argus  “Our sprinkler system did its job of being activated and extinguishing the fire before it could spread. There is a sprinkler unit in the bin area\, and it was set off by the heat and smoke going up the chute. \n“Sprinklers save lives\, and we are proud to have started a programme to fit these devices in 2\,500 flats and communal areas over the next three years. ” \n“We believe it was caused by a discarded lit cigarette and that this incident could have been avoided if someone had been more careful.” \n“There are 82 flats in Hillview. When the alarm went off residents from all\, except for the two flats who were close to the smoke\, stayed in their homes and followed the fire safety arrangements for this building. ” \n“I would like to thank the residents for their support during this incident.” \nThis was the second sprinkler save at Hillview involving the residential bin store in two years\, the previous fire took place in August 2019 which is believed to of been caused by another discarded lit cigarette \nBusiness continuity\, on both occasions the  alarm directly linked to the sprinkler save allowed the appropriate immeditae emergency response. The outcome of which allowed SWFRS to be immediately mobilised to the incident.\nNewport City Homes have to be applauded for their current sprinkler project ensuring that their most vulnerable residents are protected from fire following a  further commitment to install automatic sprinkler systems in over 2000 of their properties. \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\nHousing providers across the country are recognising the danger of these type of fires\, London Borough Barking & Dagenham for example \, reduced  the risk by the retrofitting of  sprinklers into all their high rise residential block bin stores\, 22 in total. Following match funding received from the London Fire Brigade (£84\,250) to help fund this initiative. \nFurther information regarding general sprinkler systems can be found in BAFSA publication BIF 06A General Sprinklers Questions \nFurther Links \nSWFRS \nNewport City Homes \nSouth Wales Argus 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-high-rise-residential-bin-store-fire/
LOCATION:Newport
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210807T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210809T192848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210809T193544Z
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SUMMARY:Essex Superstore Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Essex Superstore Sprinkler Save \nOn the 7 August at 4.51am\,  Essex Fire & Rescue Service were called to a fire at a large supermarket store in Waltham Abbey. The commercial sprinkler system activated suppressing a fire in one of the rooms within the store. \nBAFSA comment : Automatic fire sprinklers will control the spread of a fire and protect businesses and families from the physical and psychological effects of a fire as well as the practical disruption of lives in small communities \nPart B of the building regulations requires the installation of sprinklers under certain circumstances\, such as new residential blocks of more than 11m in height and uncompartmented areas of shops or self storage buildings of more than 2000 square metres. \nFAQs Industrial and Commercial Sprinkler Systems can be found in the BAFSA information file 6b \n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/essex-superstore-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Waltham Abbey
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Person assisted from Lincoln flat after chip pan fire
DESCRIPTION:Lincoln chip pan sprinkler save \nLincolnshire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) tweeted at 7 August\, 15:51 hours details of a kitchen fire involving a chip pan left unattended. \nThe residential sprinkler head activated restricting damage to 50% of the kitchen and moderate smoke damage to 100% of the flat. \nOn arrival operational crews identified that the fire was all out due to the activation of the residential sprinkler system\, assisting 1 adult and 2 cats to safety and administrated oxygen due to smoke inhalation. \nBAFSA have released a comprehensive video that demonstrates the clear benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, click here to open \nFire statistical data collated from incidents attended by fire and rescue service involving dwellings for the financial year 2019/20 confirmed that 1494 incidents took place involving chip pan fires \n(The Home Office collects detailed information on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services.)\n\nChip pan fire safety tips can be found by clicking here
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/person-assisted-from-lincoln-flat-after-chip-pan-fire/
LOCATION:Lincoln\, Picton Street\, Lincoln\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210802T172400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210802T172400
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20211013T191523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T191710Z
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SUMMARY:Manchester High Rise Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:GMFRS have reported the above mentioned incident which took place in August. \n\n17 floor flat fire\nDate of incident 2 August 2021\nTime of call 17:24\nLocation Eccles\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)\n6 Pumping Appliances\n\nThe residential sprinkler system activated following an electrical fire extinguished before the arrival of operational crews. Fire damage was contained to the room of origin. \nYour attention is drawn to a tweet uploaded by BAFSA on the 13 October focusing on 2 fires\, 1 day\, 2 different outcomes. \n\n12th October : London high rise fire\, flat destroyed. 2 hospitalised. No sprinkler system installed\n12 October : Harlow flat fire\, extinguished by the residential sprinkler system\n\n \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of retrofitting sprinklers in high rise residential blocks \nLinks \n\nBAFSA Twitter\nEssex Harlow sprinkler save\nManchester Evening News\nLFB
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-high-rise-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Eccles\, Manchester\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210724T175000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210724T175700
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210805T170135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210805T171107Z
UID:10000318-1627149000-1627149420@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stockport Lithium Battery Flat Fire Extinguished by Sprinkler System
DESCRIPTION:The decision by Stockport Homes and Stockport Council to approve  a multi million pound sprinkler system retrofit investment programme to fund the installation of sprinklers in all 22 of Stockport tower blocks has proven to show that it is money well spent following the fire in a high rise block in Edgedley. \nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS) despatched Six fire appliances and one aerial appliance to a kitchen fire in a 8 storey high rise residential block on the 24 July 2021 at 17:50 hours. \nOn their arrival  it was identified that one residential sidewall head had operated extinguishing a lithium battery fire. \nThe sprinkler head activated\, discharging water on to the fire for only 7 minutes keeping damage to a minimum.  \nThis was  due to the appropriate sprinkler  installation information being available on site\, allowing  GMFRS to interact with the sprinkler system allowing the supply to be immediately isolated by GMFRS.  \nThis Clearly highlighted the importance of business continuity for Stockport Homes and Stockport Council. \nStockport Homes and Stockport Council have worked closely with Greater Manchester Fire Service\, clearly identifying the benefits of sprinklers. Completing the retrofit programme in under 3 years. Providing a further layer of fire safety to as part of a holistic approach to make Stockports tower blocks as safe as they can. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates that sprinklers save lives of residents and firefighters with no injuries reported. \nChargers\, batteries and fire safety. \nDid you know that London Fire Brigade attend on average 24 fires each week that have been started by chargers\, batteries and cables? Further information on  how to buy and use items with lithium batteries safely can be found by clicking here \nRetrofitting \nFurther information on retrofitting/residential  sprinklers  can be found in theBAFSA Information File BIF 10 \nBusiness Continuity\, Information for the FRS \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council  have published a new code of practice for the the provision of Premises Information Boxes in residential buildings to ensure that information is available to the FRS in a consistent format  to assist with the emergency response. A key consideration where fixed fire safety systems are installed. \nClick here to open \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/stockport-lithium-battery-flat-fire-extinguished-by-sprinkler-system/
LOCATION:Edgeley\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T004200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210716T020000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210718T224630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210730T193854Z
UID:10000317-1626396120-1626400800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Erith Ocado Customer Fulfilment Centre Fire Suppressed by Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:On the 16 July 2021\, The commercial sprinkler system (FM Global Early Suppression Fast Response)  activated at Ocado’s three-storey customer fulfilment centre (CFC) assisting  operational crews from the LFB to suppress\, extinguish a deep seated warehouse fire. The London Fire Brigade were called at 12:42\, mobilising 15 fire appliances dispatched from neighbouring stations including Bexley\, Millwall\, Lee Green and Greenwich. \nThe cause of the fire according to the statement released by Ocado appears to have been caused by the collision of three bots on the grid\, no one was injured and the damage was limited to 1 per cent of its grid. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the effectiveness of properly controlling a fire using sprinklers as part of a holistic approach containing fire spread. Sprinklers not only protect lives\, they protect property\, businesses and jobs. Sprinklers have been shown to contain and extinguish fires in 99% of cases. \nWhen you compare the above mentioned incident to the article by Tom Roche\, secretary of the Business Sprinkler Alliance highlighting two buildings destroyed by fire. the benefits of sprinklers are clear for everyone to see \nWhat are the fire safety building regulations for the requirement of sprinklers in industrial and commercial buildings \nApproved Document “B” provides building design guidance to satisfy the requirements of the Fire Safety Building Regulations. The guidance for sprinklers to be installed in  industrial and commercial buildings\, is that: \n\nSprinklers be used in single storey warehouses larger than 20\,000m2\nSprinklers are not required  for industrial buildings.\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/erith-ocado-customer-fulfilment-centre-fire-suppressed-by-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Erith\, Church Manorway\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T153000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T173000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210713T175002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T175002Z
UID:10000316-1626103800-1626111000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Southampton flat bedroom fire suppressed by sprinkler actuation
DESCRIPTION:Retrofitting projects completed across the country installed by housing providers are clearly evident following the actuation of a sidewall sprinkler-head that actuated suppressing a fire\, preventing flashover. This allowed a breathing apparatus team from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service to enter the flat and suppress the fire. All the occupants of the flat evacuated the property safely \nIt should be noted however the effectiveness of sprinklers was clearly demonstrated despite the fact that the operational efficiency of the residential sprinkler system was compromised due to a house hold item placed in front of the sprinkler head obstructing the discharge of water. \n\nSouthampton council has been working closely with Hampshire & Isle of wight Fire and Rescue Service  on a timetable for installing sprinkler systems in 19 tower blocks to make them even safer from fire. Work has now been completed on a number of the residential blocks including  Shirley Towers\, Sturminster House\, Albion Towers\, Canberra Towers\, Redbridge Towers and Millbrook Towers. \nThis is the third sprinkler save in Southampton since the start of the year the previous incidents being \n12 April 2021:-Hightown\, St Mary’s\, Redbridge\, Hamble and Eastleigh crews were called to an oven fire on the 6  floor of Copenhagen Tower in Southampton. \n20 April 2021:-Firefighters from Redbridge\, St Mary’s\, Eastleigh\, Hightown and Beaulieu were called to Millbrook Towers in Millbrook\, Southampton \nFurther information on retrofitting can be found in the resources section 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/southampton-flat-bedroom-fire-suppressed-by-sprinkler-actuation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210712T000000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210712T181334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T204215Z
UID:10000245-1626048000-1626048000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Coventry Student Accommodation Fire
DESCRIPTION:There’s no getting away from the fact that the student lifestyle contributes to the level of fire risk\, it is therefore pleasing to report that following a fire in a  kitchen\, (cooking pan left unattended) the residential sprinkler system activated. On arrival of the West Midlands Fire Service. it was identified that a  sprinkler head had operated extinguishing the fire no injuries were reported. \nOn 26 May 2020 the Ministry of Housing\, Communities and Local Government published amendments to the guidance in Approved Document B (fire safety) volume 1 following their consultation on sprinklers and other fire safety measures in new high rise residential block of flats which was launched in September 2019. \nThe changes are Sprinkler systems in accordance with BS 9251 (or BS EN 12845 for residential blocks of flats outside of the scope of BS 9251) should be fitted throughout blocks of flats with a top storey more than 11m above ground level. It  is disappointing this only applied only to  purpose group 1a (Residential (block of flats). \nWithin the current guidance there is no requirement for residential (other) buildings such as student accommodation to be sprinklered regardless of the height. Further information can be found in the BAFSA Information file\, BIFF 23.Fire sprinkler systems in student accommodation\, click here to open  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/coventry-student-accommodation-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T215900
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210710T215900
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20211109T194913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T194913Z
UID:10000334-1625954340-1625954340@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:City of London Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:FRS; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nLocation; City of London\nDate of Incident; 10 July 2021\nTime of Call; 20:59\nOccupancy; Commercial\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nSprinkler system actuation\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident\, resulting in the mobilization of four fire appliances to a fire within a shop with a restaurant above on New London Street. \nFire damage was contained to part of the ground floor only due to the activation of the premises sprinkler system.  2 sidewall sprinkler heads operated restricting fire damage to 20% of the ground floor only. The water supply for the sprinkler system was from the town main. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The fire was discovered by a member of the public who saw smoke coming from a door on the ground floor. There were no working smoke alarms inside the property. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by an electrical fault in an extractor fan. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Further information\, FAQ’s industrial & Commercial sprinkler systems can be found in the information file 6b\nLFB\, press release\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/city-of-london-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:City of London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210707T153000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210710T131145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210710T131301Z
UID:10000244-1625666400-1625671800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheffield hospital healthcare laundry room fire
DESCRIPTION:The effectiveness of sprinklers were clearly demonstrated following a fire caused by an industrial gas powered ironing machine which suppressed and extinguished the fire before the arrival of South Yorkshire Fire Service\, no further action was required.The outcome of could have been so different if sprinklers had not been installed. During 2008/2009 five significant fires took place involving healthcare premises in London which resulted in partial or full evacuation. \nFollowing these incidents NHS London published the report “Review of five London hospital fires and their management” which illustrated  the critical importance of being prepared for emergencies. None of the five sites had AFSS installed at the time of the incidents\, \nDisappointingly an opportunity was lost as the report made no reference to the benefits/impact  that the installation of AFSS may have brought to these incidents. \nThe impact of fire on UK hospitals and healthcare premises is significant. Data sourced by NHS Digital confirms there were 1701 fires in all trusts in 2015/16  and 1462  fires in 2016/17. Mental Health Trusts accounted for 1138 or 67% of fires in 2015/16 and 895 or 61% fires in 2016/2017. Over these two years\, 88 people were injured in NHS Trust fires\, with 64 of these people being injured in fires related to Mental Health Trusts. There were four deaths in trust fires\, three accounted for by Mental Health Trusts. Further guidance on sprinklers in healthcare premises can be found in the Welsh Health Estates Guidance Note:Sprinkler systems in healthcare premises
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheffield-hospital-health-care-laundry-room-fire/
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210707
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210708
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20211204T153710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211204T153710Z
UID:10000341-1625616000-1625702399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Stockport Bin Room Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Attendance of Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS\nDate of incident ;7 July 2021\nTime of call; 00:23\nLocation of incident; Stockport\nOccupancy; High rise residential block\, 15 Storeys\nLocation of fire; Bin Room\nSprinkler system: Wet Pipe\, mains fed\n\n  \nGMFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a fire in a bin room which successfully contained by the activation of 1 sprinkler head. Two fire appliances attended the incident turning over and extinguishing the fire with 1x hose reel jet. \nDangers of bin store fires \nIt 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\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.\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.\n\nHousing providers across the country are recognising the danger of these type of fires\, London Borough Barking & Dagenham for example\, reduced the risk by the retrofitting of sprinklers into all their high-rise residential block bin stores\, 22 in total. Following match funding received from the London Fire Brigade (£84\,250) to help fund this initiative. \nLinks \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\n\nFurther information on sprinkler news\, updates can be found in the sprinkler FOCUS\,  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. \nThe November 21 edition is now  available to download \n\nGMFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/stockport-bin-room-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:stockport
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210701T170000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210701T173052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T120613Z
UID:10000243-1625126400-1625158800@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Edinburgh Flat Fire
DESCRIPTION:The benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated following the fire involving a top floor flat in Edinburgh resulting in 5 heads activating. \n  \nFurther details to follow shortly
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/edinburgh-flat-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T191400
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210619T203000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20211016T134409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211016T134714Z
UID:10000253-1624130040-1624134600@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Salford high rise refuse store sprinkler save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)\nDate of Incident; 19 June 2021\nTime of call; 19:14\nLocation; Salford\nOccupancy; Residential 10 or more storeys\nFire in Refuse Store\n3x Pumping appliances\n\n  \nGMFRS have reported a fire in a high rise residential block involving a large refuse plastic industrial bin located on the ground floor of the refuse store\, two sprinkler heads operated suppressing the fire before the arrival of operational crews. Due to the prompt activation of the sprinkler system the fire was contained to the compartment/room of origin. \nGMFRS\, fire data collated for the period of April 2018-April 2021 \n\n3 previous sprinkler saves\, involving refuse stores\nOccupancy; Residential 10 or more storeys\nActivating\, 5 sprinkler heads\n\n  \nThe benefits of sprinklers for refuse store fires have been clearly identified by Dagenham & Barking Local Authority. Following an investment of £465\,00 which included £85\,000 from London Fire Brigade the decision was taken for the installation of sprinklers in all their specialized housing schemes\, high rise block refuse stores containing bin chutes. The outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire where their tenants are most at risk from fire. \nLinks \n\nBAFSA; Have you ever wondered how a sprinkler works\nCheshire Fire & Rescue Service\, how to prevent a wheelie bin fire\nGMFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/salford-high-rise-refuse-store-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:Salford
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T161800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210613T175100
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210615T184738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210615T190459Z
UID:10000241-1623601080-1623606660@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cleveland\, residential sprinkler project pays dividends extinguishing a high rise residential building kitchen fire
DESCRIPTION:In July 2017\, a review of fire safety of high rise residential buildings was completed by Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council’s Place Select Committee\, where it was agreed that Sprinklers and misting systems are installed in all high rise residential buildings across Stockton-on-Tees. \nThe benefits of this decision has been clearly demonstrated following the fire at a high rise residential building of 17 floors\, Hume House\, Fredrick Street\, Stockton. \nOn the 13th June at 16:18 hours\, Cleveland Fire & Rescue were mobilised to a high rise residential kitchen fire on the 7th floor. On arrival it was established that the fire was all out with 1 sidewall sprinkler head operating\, minimising and containing the fire damage to 10m². \nThe premises had been retrofitted with a sprinkler system\, coverage provided within both the common areas\, individual flats and refuge chute rooms\, alongside a misting system within the ground floor refuge area. \nIt was established no delay took place in calling the fire and rescue service as the sprinkler system transmitted a sprinkler fire alarm signal to a remote monitoring station initiating the appropriate emergency procedures. \nThis incident clearly demonstrates the effectiveness and efficiency of sprinklers\, as part of a holistic approach to fire safety.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cleaveland-high-rise-residential-sprinkler-project-pays-dividends-extinguishing-a-high-rise-residential-building-kitchen-fire/
LOCATION:Stockton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T174200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210603T174200
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210613T165650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T165912Z
UID:10000240-1622742120-1622742120@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flint\, Specialised Housing\, High Rise Fire
DESCRIPTION:Flint\, Specialised Housing\, High Rise Sprinkler Save\nAt 17:42 on Thursday 3 June 2021\, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a kitchen flat fire involving a chip pan which had been accidentally left unattended. \nCrews identified that a sidewall sprinkler head had operated in in a flat where the fire originated\, subsequently extinguishing the fire before firefighters arrived. The benefit of the sprinkler system was clear to see as the kitchen sustained minor smoke damage. \nLee Williams\, Deputy Head of Business Fire Safety at North Wales Fire and Rescue Service\, said: “This incident clearly highlights the importance of sprinklers in helping to avoid the spread of fire. \n“The fast activation of the sprinkler system helped to protect the occupier of the flat from serious harm\, as well as avoiding severe damage to his flat and major disruption to the remainder of the building and its occupants which may have resulted had the fire spread. \n“It’s also a warning to everyone how leaving a chip pan unattended for even a short time can have potentially disastrous results as the oil can easily overheat and ignite. \n“People assume that cooking chips in a pan of hot oil is a thing of the past\, but we have had three such incidents within the last week alone. \n“We’d recommend oven chips\, using a deep fryer with a thermostat\, or having a takeaway as a safer option\, but if people do choose to fry then please ensure you stand by your pan – don’t be tempted to leave it unattended.”\nIn 2016 working closely with North Wales Fire and Rescue Service\, Flintshire County Council took the bold decision to review their fire safety arrangements to protect their most vulnerable residents by installing sprinklers to all three of their specialised housing high-rise blocks. \nBolingbroke Heights\, Richard Heights and Castle Heights\, sprinkler coverage was provided throughout including the flats and common ways installed to BS9251:2014 \nThe benefits of this decision were clearly demonstrated as this was the second sprinkler save since the sprinkler retrofitting project was completed in 2016. \nAt 17:49 hours on Friday 24 January 2020\, North Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews were called to a report of a fire at Bolingbroke Heights\, appliances from Flint\, Deeside and Holywell were mobilised to the incident. \nFirefighters rescued a man in his 70s from a heavily smoke logged flat within the building. He received a precautionary check for smoke inhalation at the scene. \nThe fire was extinguished quickly by the sprinkler system with damage confined to a cooker within the flat. \nThese two incidents clearly identify the benefits of retrofitting high rise residential blocks with Sprinklers. \nCredit\, photograph NWFRS
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flint-specialised-housing-high-rise-fire/
LOCATION:Flint\, Richard Heights
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210530
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210531
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210603T103850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T180112Z
UID:10000238-1622332800-1622419199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:High Rise Residential Flat Fire\,  Bridge Meadow House Birmingham
DESCRIPTION:On 30 May 2021 a sprinkler system successfully suppressed a fire at Bridge Meadow House\, 13 storey residential building in Birmingham\, the fire started on an enclosed balcony.\nThe nearest sprinkler head activated and suppressed the fire\, without the presence of the sprinkler system the fire could have caused much more serious damage to the property and posed a risk to the buildings occupants. \nThe building had recently been fitted with fire sprinklers thanks to Birmingham City Councils commitment to retrofit fire sprinklers to all 213 council-owned tower blocks\, and a sprinkler save such as this is reenforces the importance of retrofitting sprinklers in high rise residential buildings as part of a risk based approach.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/high-rise-residential-flat-fire-bridge-meadow-house-birmingham/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T130200
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210507T160000
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210610T174306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210613T175807Z
UID:10000239-1620392520-1620403200@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Manchester Waste Site Collection and Recycling Centre
DESCRIPTION:On the 7th May 2021 at 13:02 hours\, 3 pumping appliances from Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service (GMFRS)were mobilised to a fire at the Biffa Waste Services Ltd waste collection and recycling centre on the Northbank Industrial Estate\, Irlam \nOn their arrival it was established that a dry pipe sprinkler system had operated in the warehouse loading bay activating 20 heads\, suppressing the fire located in the warehouse loading bay before the arrival of operational crews. \nHaving this type of automatic fire suppression system installed brings with it a number of benefits for your business:\n1.They’re fast-acting\, suppressing the fire\, keeping the fire under control before major damage is caused to buildings and equipment.\n2.Minimises financial losses incurred from having to replace damaged goods\, plant and machinery\n3.Reduces the time you need to close following the fires \nOn this occasion\, business interruption minimised to 3 hours\, reducing potential losses of £40\,000-£50\,000 to £3\,000. The cause of the fire\, lithium battery igniting waste\, affecting approximately 5\,000m2. \nUK fire and rescue services attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year. Fires in waste sites are often difficult to extinguish\, needing a lot of resources for long periods\, and can have serious effects on public health\, the environment\, safety to firefighters and local communities. \nKris Egerton\, Operations Supervisor at Biffa\, said: “We are grateful that the timely action of the sprinkler system helped stop the spread of the fire that broke out at our site in Gilchrist Road and enabled firefighters to bring it under control quickly. As a result\, we were able to minimise damage and resume operations swiftly. The sprinkler system adds an extra layer of protection\, reducing the risk of injury and ensuring our people and the public are safe.” \nGMFRS have uploaded to You Tube digital content featuring the manager of the Biffa waste recycling manager sharing their experiences and knowledge to encourage others to consider having sprinklers installed. Debunking the myths surrounding sprinklers. \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-waste-site-collection-and-recycling-centre/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210409T221700
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210409T221700
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210624T213440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T143923Z
UID:10000242-1618006620-1618006620@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sprinkler Save\, Southend On Sea Flat Fire
DESCRIPTION:Photograph speaks a thousand words\, the benefits of sprinklers can clearly be seen in this hostel fire. One side wall sprinkler head activated suppressing/extinguishing the fire prior to Essex fire & rescue service attending this residential incident. \nThe sprinklers were installed as part of Essex fire & rescue Service match funding programme* \nTime of incident 10:17  and was limited to the room of origin\, without the residential sprinkler system the outcome could off been so much different for the resident. \n* Essex  Fire and Rescue Service have been leading from the front contributing funding for the installation of sprinkler systems throughout seven housing estates in Basildon. \nSince 2013\, the fire service has part-funded and supported the retrofitting of sprinklers in a number of high risk premises in Essex. \nThe latest match-funding project has been agreed for sprinklers to be installed at all properties in the seven housing estates in the Felmores area of Basildon. \nBasildon Council have been awarded £70\,000 from the fire service’s sprinkler fund to match-fund their projects.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinkler-save-southend-on-sea-flat-fire/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201013
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210511T181645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210521T142757Z
UID:10000310-1602460800-1602547199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Business premises\, East Sussex
DESCRIPTION:East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service has praised a business in Hastings for installing the sprinklers system\, which stopped a small fire quickly spreading throughout the building. \nUpon arrival\, crews found a small fire located in the fan unit\, which had been quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system. \nAndrew Gausden\, Business Safety Manager said: “This is a timely reminder to other companies to invest in a sprinkler system which could protect your business from severe fire damage.A sprinkler system really can make a difference\, in 2019 we attended a similar fire locally which resulted in the total loss of a business – sprinklers would have made the difference. \n“Sprinkler systems are designed to contain a fire ensuring businesses are often up and running within a short period of time due to limited damage.”
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/business-premises-east-sussex/
LOCATION:Hastings\, Hastings\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210511T183019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T183019Z
UID:10000311-1595462400-1595548799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheltered housing\, London
DESCRIPTION:On 21st July a call was received by BAFSA member Triangle advising the company of a fire in a flat on the 4th floor at 1-133 Garnet Road\, Thornton Heath. The call was a result of the sprinkler alarm signalling the call centre. \nThis is sheltered housing and Triangle had retrospectively installed a BS9251 sprinkler system supplied by a tank and pump which was commissioned in December 2019. \nLondon Fire Brigade attended and forced entry to learn the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \nIt appears the resident was using a bedroom as a prayer room and had left the property leaving a lot of incense candles burning\, it is assumed that these were the source of ignition but it is unclear what the item first ignited was. \nTriangle engineer attended site and the sprinkler head was reinstated and the system made live by 1700 hrs. \nBAFSA notes that a second sprinkler head in the hallway had got hot enough for the cover plate to drop off but not to activate the head… a perfect example of how accurate sprinklers are. They really do not go off all at once!
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheltered-housing-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200707
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210511T190903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T190903Z
UID:10000312-1593993600-1594079999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, Southampton
DESCRIPTION:Afire broke out in the kitchen in a high-rise block owned by Southampton City Council on 3rd July. It was successfully suppressed by the sprinkler system with minimal damage. The Fire & Rescue Service attended with multiple units but had little to do but check that the fire was fully extinguished. \nWithout the sprinkler activation the fire would have engulfed the whole flat before the Fire & Rescue Service arrived on the scene. \nThe flat\, along with the others in the block\, and all other blocks in the city\, has benefitted from a range of fire safety works in addition to the sprinkler system. Southampton City Council take resident safety seriously and the 3 high-rise fires over the last 12 months effectively controlled by the sprinkler system and other fire safety measures are a testament to this.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-southampton/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200624
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200625
DTSTAMP:20260420T024116
CREATED:20210515T170538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T170611Z
UID:10000313-1592956800-1593043199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, Cardiff
DESCRIPTION:On 24th June\, BAFSA member RSP Sprinklers Wales received a call out to small block of flats in Cardiff where their sprinkler system successfully extinguished a fire. \nThe call was received at 1542; their engineer arrived on site at 1626  and had the block fully protected again at 1654. \nThe fire had started on an external balcony\, igniting a gas canister which exploded and set off the sprinkler inside the flat. The sprinkler successfully extinguished the fire both inside the flat and out on the balcony where the flames were within reach of the sprinkler spray pattern.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-cardiff/
LOCATION:Cardiff\, Cardiff\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Residential
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