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SUMMARY:Newport South Wales Chip Pan Sprinkler Save May 2024
DESCRIPTION:                  \n\n\nImage taken from BAFSA video chip pan demonstration          Credit RSP Sprinklers \nOur thanks to RSP sprinkler systems for reporting this incident demonstrating the benefits of residential sprinklers for life safety playing a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, firefighters\, property and the environment. \nDebunking the myth\, residential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on chip pan fires. \nIt is reported that South Wales Fire Rescue Service were mobilised to a fire within a residential block of flats\, on arrival it was identified that a kitchen fire involving a chip pan within a flat had been successfully extinguished\, contained to the room of origin by the activation of one sidewall sprinkler head. The resident required minor medical attention stating the fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system within 2 minutes \nKey facts \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin\nThe activation of the sprinkler system reduced the heat output from the fire by reducing its growth\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.\nNo further firefighting was required by South Wales Fire Rescue Service\nThe sprinkler system provided vital protection for the residents dwelling\, belongings\, personal processions.\n\nObservations/comments \n\nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety Automatic Fire Suppression System is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued clearly demonstrated following the successful conclusion to this incident.\n\n\nReinstatement of the system\, where buildings and equipment are provided with active fire protection measures such as a sprinkler system protecting life and in some cases property protection. It is essential that the fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire. It is important that arrangements are in place to ensure the responsible person\, building manager for the premises is aware that following the activation of an active system such as a sprinkler system provisions are in place allowing for the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system following a fire.\n\nIt is noted following the successful conclusion of this incident: – \n\nFrom receiving a call via the sprinkler company’s 24-hour emergency line the call out engineer was on site within 30 minutes.\nThe system was reinstated within 1 hour 40 minutes.\n\nIn England cooking fires are the most common type of accidental fire reported for the period 2013/2014 to 2022/2023 with over 1100 fires. We still see reports from the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) that where the occupant is present at the time of a chip pan fire\, they have tried to extinguish the fire themselves by placing the oil pan under the tap in the kitchen sink or throw water on the pan causing the oil to explode causing serious injury allowing further fire to spread. \nSprinkler Saves UK have reported multiple incidents involving chip pan fires on each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained\, or controlled. \n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\nLondon 21 August 2023\n\nBAFSA have released a comprehensive video that demonstrates the clear benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, click here to open.  Fire 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 \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/24\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nNottinghamshire FRS Press release chip pan fires\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/newport-south-wales-chip-pan-sprinkler-save-may-2024/
LOCATION:Newport
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240530
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240709T091822Z
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SUMMARY:London Waste Recycling Facility Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade LFB have reported the following activation where the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) was recorded as being present and operated having an impact. The data around the incident provides powerful evidence as to the ability of fire sprinklers and other forms of AFSS in protecting our communities from fire. \n\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 29 May 2024\nTime of call; 03:39\nWhere\, Sutton\nOccupancy; Waste Recycling Facility\nLocation of fire; Process/Production room\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nIncident  \n\nFire involving batteries\, generators located in a process production room.\nActivating the premises sprinkler system in the room of origin\, raising the alarm\n1 sprinkler head activated.\nContaining\, controlling the fire to the room of origin.\nTotal fire damage 11-20sqm.\nFirefighting action: Main Jet.\n\nThe ¹ National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have reported that UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year which are often difficult to extinguish requiring multiple FRS resources for significant periods of time which can have a serious impact on the local community in the short or long term\, including: \n\nThe Environmental Impact\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nLarge scale financial loses and disruption.\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on FRS and other agency resources\n\nFRS are fully aware of the environmental impacts of fire publishing sustainability\, environmental reports with further guidance published by the government on environmental protection\, providing further guidance for FRS on preventing and dealing with incidents with the potential to pollute. \nActive fire protection systems\, specifically AFSS should be seen as part of a holistic approach minimising fire damage as part of a greener approach from the fire sector\, which is currently overlooked. The Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) published “Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites” good practice guidance on the latest research and information available to achieve good fire risk management which includes an appendix focusing on suppression/extinguishing/fighting systems focusing on \n\nImportance of seeking competent advice for the installation of a fire suppression system\nThe system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and associated risks.\nChoosing the appropriate fire suppression system which may include.\n\n\nSprinklers\nManual open deluge system\nDeluge/water spray systems\nMobile foam trolley\nWater monitors/cannons/curtains\n\n\nThe design\, installation and maintenance of the proposed system is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third-party certification scheme.\nImportance of liaising with insurers who may have specific requirements for fire suppression systems.\n\nThe recent London\, Herne Hill Waste Transfer Station Fire 8 September 2023\, clearly reminds us of the dangers these types of fires can bring to the local community\, if fire suppression had been installed could the outcome of been different? \nIt is reported that. \n\n100% of the building was alight with a partial collapse.\nLFB Mobilised 15 fire appliances requiring 100 firefighters.\n2x 32 metre turntable ladders used as water towers.\nThe fire had a significant impact on the local communities.\nFire suppression was not installed.\n\n           \nImages credit LFB Twitter \nDeputy Assistant Commissioner for the South West London Area\, Nick Davis\, said: “Firefighters have been continually tackling the fire at the waste transfer station in Herne Hill since it started on Friday morning. Controlled demolition on site allowed us to safely make progress and the fire was fully extinguished this morning\, which I know will come of huge relief to local residents. \n“This fire has had a significant impact on the communities in the surrounding area and I know how difficult it has been for people to keep their doors and windows closed during the heatwave. Local senior fire officers and members of our Community Engagement team are continuing to give advice to local residents and provide support. We are carrying out an investigation into the fire and we are fully supporting the Metropolitan Police Service’s investigation. \n“The challenging nature of the fire on site means that firefighters from across London have attended over the weekend. I would like to thank our operational staff\, control officers and enabling teams for their work to maintain our presence on site for over 80 hours and counting.” \n\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2023/2024\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nWish\, Reducing Fire Risk At Waste Management Sites\nLFB Herne Hill Waste Transfer Station press release\n¹ NFCC. National Operational Guidance\, Fires in waste sites\n\n  \n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-waste-recycling-facility-suppression-activation/
LOCATION:Sutton
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240529
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Billingham\, Cleveland Refuse/Bin Store Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 28 May 2024\nTine of call; 16:34.\nLocation; Billingham\, Cleveland\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nLocation of fire; Refuse/Bin store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Cleveland Fire & Rescue Service (CFRS)\n\nThe premises: – 12 storey purpose-built block of flats of traditional brick-built construction with concrete slab construction with non-combustible cladding containing 66 residential flats. \nThe Incident \n\n5 fire pumping appliances were mobilised to reports of a fire involving a residential block of flats following an emergency call received by CFRS mobilisation control from the remote alarm receiving centre.\nOn arrival operational crews identified that a fire involving a refuse bin within a bin store located below a refuse chute on the ground floor had been extinguished within 5 minutes of the the activation of the premises sprinkler system before the arrival of the fire rescue service.\nIt is reported that the area affected by fire was less than 1m² within the commercial bin.\nThe cause of the fire was due a lite cigarette\n\nCleveland FRS observations\, the prompt action of the sprinkler system prevented further development of the fire limiting fire/smoke damage to the refuse/bin store only. Reducing smoke spread to percolate through the bin chute to the floors above with minimal disruption to the residents. \nDanger of refuse chute/bin store fires. \nIt should be remembered these types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association highlight that refuse/bin stores are a common area of sprinkler operation in areas outside of flats. This is unsurprising as national fire statistics in England demonstrate that for blocks flats the highest number of incidents\, outside of fires in the residential areas themselves\, are recorded in refuse store areas. \n\nBAFSA published a series of reports analysing Incident Recording System data on fires in sprinklered buildings from 2018-2021.\nOne such report focused on where sprinklers were reported and having an impact for refuse store/bin store fires\nIdentifying that the highest number of incidents were located outside the flat with 141 incidents/activations\nFrom the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123.\nRefuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53 (43%) incidents with a further 63 (51%) incidents being contained or controlled.\nFurther interrogation of the data would have to be completed to identify why 7 incidents were not contained/controlled\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nBAFSA Data reports\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/billingham-cleveland-refuse-bin-store-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Billingham
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T203600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240512T215200
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240522T130133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T135605Z
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SUMMARY:Stowmarket open sided basement car park sprinkler activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit BM Sprinklers (image taken following reinstatement of the sprinkler system)   \n This incident provides further evidence on the benefits of sprinklers for car park fires which have become increasingly prevalent as the automotive industry has developed as cars have advanced\, so has the risk of fires. \n\nDate of incident;12 May 2024\nTine of call; 20:36.\nTime of stop; 21;52\nLocation; Stowmarket\, Suffolk\nUse of building; Low-rise purpose-built block of flats\nIncident; Motorbike fire.\nLocation of fire; Open sided Basement Car park\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Suffolk Fire & Rescue Service\n\nBackground to the installation of the sprinkler system \n\nThe premises consists of two residential low-rise block of flats\, blocks A & B.\nBlock B\, constructed in 2016 with an open sided basement car park\, block A refurbished.\nAt the time of construction\, the developer proposed a fire hydrant within the curtilage of the development to meet the specifications detailed in Part B5 of Approved Document B (ADB)Volume 1.\nThe location of the fire hydrant could not be confirmed at the time of consultation\, it was assumed that the location of the fire hydrant would be located at the rear of block A.\nThe access route from block A was deemed unsuitable for fire appliance access\, preventing a fire pumping appliance to be within 45 metres of all points within the development.\n\nIt was agreed with the developer as a compensatory trade off measure by SFRS that a sprinkler system conforming to the relevant code of practice\, standard would be installed within the dwellings and car park area. \nThe Incident  \n\nSFRS mobilised 4 fire appliances to a fire involving a motor bike which had caught light in an open sided basement car park.\nOn arrival it was identified that the premises sprinkler system had actuated within the car park area containing\, controlling the fire preventing further fire spread.\n6 sprinkler heads activated (VK468) with the water supply provided from a 6000-litre water tank.\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using 1x hose reel jet.\nAt the time of the fire no other motor vehicles were located adjacent to the motor vehicle with minor fire damage reported to light fittings\, electrics located above the seat of the fire.\nNo injuries or casualties reported\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation\n\nImpairment of active fire protection system \nWhere buildings and equipment are provided with active fire protection measures such as a sprinkler system protecting life and in some cases property protection. It is essential that the fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire. It is important that arrangements are in place to ensure the responsible person\, building manager for the premises is aware that following the activation of an active system such as a sprinkler system provisions are in place allowing for the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system following a fire. \nIt should be remembered.  \n\nAt the time of construction\, statutory legislation required sprinklers to be installed in residential block of flats of 30m and above.\nThere is no requirement for sprinklers to be installed in car parks\, instead reliance is place upon smoke ventilation either natural or mechanical.\nIf the requirements of ADB\, B5 had been complied with\, we could be looking at a more significant fire because sprinklers were not installed.\nSprinklers were only installed as a trade-off due to the requirement of B5 not being complied with.\n\nCar parks \nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association fully supports the recommendations made by the National Fire Chiefs Council within their Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) position statement. \n\nRecommend AFSS be required in open sided car parks to protect property\, including the fabric of the building.\nStrongly recommend AFSS be required in\n\n\nEnclosed car parks\, as is common in Europe.\nAutomated car parks\, due to the extra density of fire loading created by stacking cars in carousel or racking systems.\n\nLinks/sources \n  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/24\nBAFSA Sprinkler Focus AFSS should be essential life safety feature in car parks\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nNFCC Position Statement AFSS\nADB Volume 1\nBAFSA Information file Sprinklers in car parks\nProtecting against car park fires-How to prevent and minimize risks\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/stowmarket-open-sided-basement-car-park-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Stowmarket
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240507
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
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SUMMARY:Edinburgh Bin Store Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 6 May 2024\nTine of call; 19:45.\nLocation; Edinburgh\nUse of building; Low Rise Purpose built block of flats of 4 floors.\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Bin Store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire And Rescue Service. (SFRS)\n\nThe Incident \n\n2 pumping appliances mobilised to reports of a fire involving a large recycling bin at the rear of a low-rise residential block of flats.\nOn arrival it was identified that the fire was within a refuse/bin store involving  a large recycling wheelie bin within the front half of the bin store had been extinguished by the activation of the premises sprinkler system (1x sprinkler head)\nNo further firefighting action was required.\nTotal property area damaged by fire 1m².\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the activation of the sprinkler system.\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required.\nThis incident demonstrates once again the effectiveness of sprinkler systems for refuse\, bin store fires.\n\nDanger of refuse chute/bin store fires. \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nBAFSA Incident Data Report Focus on Sprinklers \nBAFSA realises that fire incident data provides powerful evidence of the benefits of fire sprinklers and has published a series of reports analysing Incident Recording System data on fires in sprinklered buildings from 2018-2021. The aim of the analyses is to identify trends and gain insight on the use of sprinklers within Great Britain to help effect a change so that sprinklers are the norm\, not the exception. One such report focused on where sprinklers were reported and having an impact for refuse store/bin store fires which accounted for the highest number of incidents with 141outside the flat. \nFrom the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123. In refuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53 (43%) incidents with a further 63 (51%) incidents being contained or controlled. Further interrogation of the data would have to be completed to identify why 7 incidents were not contained/controlled. \n \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nBAFSA Incident data report\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n  \n                      \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/edinburgh-bin-store-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Edinburgh
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240501T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240604T111324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T133251Z
UID:10000373-1714550400-1717002000@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:LFB Sprinkler Activations May 2024
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported the following incidents for the period 1 May- 29 May 2024 where fire sprinklers were reported as present and having an impact. \n\nProviding further evidence on the vital role sprinklers play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising  awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler saves from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nA sprinkler save is categorised as where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled or in some cases\, extinguished a building fire.\nThe story around the incident provides powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters\, and property from fire.\n\nKey Facts \n\n6 incidents were reported within premises\, all sprinkler systems\n5 of the incidents involved Purpose built flats/maisonettes of which 2 involved refuse stores\n4 of these incidents resulted in the activation of the premises sprinkler system\nThe fire was either extinguished or controlled/contained to the room of origin by the activation of 1-2 sprinkler heads\n2 incidents\, the sprinkler system did not activate\, system coverage was not provided in the area where the fire occurred or was recorded as not known\n\nThese incidents provided further evidence\, Supporting the most recent UK research was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types: \n \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nIt cannot be stressed how important active systems are\, they should not be viewed as an alternative to passive fire protection systems. Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. Automatic Fire Suppression Systems play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment \nIncidents Reported \n\nHotel Fire-Paddington\n\n\nDate of incident; 3 May 2024\nTime of call; 13;20\nTime of Stop; 15:50\nUse of building; Hotel\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Laundry room\nIgnition source; Natural occurrence\, self-heating\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a hotel fourth floor laundry room was successfully extinguished contained to the room of origin by the activation of 1 sprinkler head with firefighters from Paddington\, Euston\, North Kensington and surrounding fire stations attending the scene using smoke blockers in the building to limit the spread of smoke within the premises. The premises emergency action plan was successfully implemented resulting in the evacuation of 170 guests/staff. \nThe fire is believed to have been accidental caused by freshly laundered towels self-heating and catching fire. This is the third reported successful tangible sprinkler save where the fire has been extinguished\, contained/controlled by the activation of the premises sprinkler system where self-heating has been reported. \n\nPurpose built block of flats kitchen Fire-Southwark\n\n\nDate of incident; 10 May 2024\nTime of call; 19:53\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Dwelling\, Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a kitchen involving a cooker ring/hot plate/deep fat fryer was controlled /contained to the room of origin by the activation of 2 sprinkler heads\, the fire was extinguished by operational crews using a main branch/jet. The occupants self-evacuated the premises prior to the arrival of the LFB. \n\nPurpose built block of flats refuse fire-Tower Hamlets\n\n\nDate of incident; 19 May 2024\nTime of call; 18:11\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 4 to 9 storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Refuse store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a ground floor refuse store was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head containing the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required following the arrival of operational crews. \n\nPurpose built block of flats refuse fire-Westminster\n\n\nDate of incident; 24 May 2024\nTime of call; 13:15\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Refuse store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a lower ground floor refuse store was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head containing the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required following the arrival of operational crews. \nThe above-mentioned reported refuse fires are in line with previous findings from The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association that highlight that refuse stores are a common area of sprinkler operation in areas outside of flats. This is unsurprising as national fire statistics in England demonstrate that for blocks flats the highest number of incidents\, outside of fires in the residential areas themselves\, are recorded in refuse store areas. \n\nBAFSA published a series of reports analysing Incident Recording System data on fires in sprinklered buildings from 2018-2021.\nOne such report focused on where sprinklers were reported and having an impact for refuse store/bin store fires\nIdentifying that the highest number of incidents were located outside the flat with 141 incidents/activations\nFrom the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123.\nRefuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53 (43%) incidents with a further 63 (51%) incidents being contained or controlled.\nFurther interrogation of the data would have to be completed to identify why 7 incidents were not contained/controlled\n\n \nDanger of refuse chute/bin store fires. \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nLink \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/24\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nBAFSA Data reports\nBAFSA Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Sprinkler Position Statement\n\nIf you hear of a save report it\, it makes a difference. \n                     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-sprinkler-activations-may-2024/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Lancashire Reported Sprinkler Activations July-December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lancashire Reported Sprinkler Activations July-December 2024 \nIntroduction \nLancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) should be applauded for their ongoing support\, playing a key leadership role in promoting the benefits of fire sprinklers by the reporting of sprinkler activations\, rising to the call from the National Fire Chiefs Council who actively encourage fire services to collate\, provide fire data and case studies to Sprinkler Saves UK. \nReporting incidents taken from the Incident Recording System (IRS) for the month(s) of July\, August and December 2024 where Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) were reported as present\, having an impact in Lancashire. \nRaising awareness of how the destructive effects of fire can be mitigated\, and in most cases\, be prevented through the enhanced use of sprinklers\, and other forms of AFSS which save lives\, protect firefighters\, homes and businesses as part of an appropriate package of fire safety benefits \nLancashire \nThe county of Lancashire has a resident population of 1.45 million and\, is one of the most populated and urbanised shire counties in Britain comprising of 12 districts within the Lancashire County Council area\, and two unitary authorities in Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. \nMajor risks in the county are diverse including. \n\nTransport infrastructure\, The M6 motorway\, West coast mainline\, Blackpool airport\, the seaports located at Heysham and Fleetwood.\nEnergy infrastructure\, two nuclear facilities located at Heysham and Springfields.\nThirteen Industrial sites that require special plans to deal with hazards under COMAH (Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2025 legislation)\n\nLancashire Fire and Rescue Service \nIs structured into six area commands with 39 fire stations consisting of 18 immediate response stations\, 17 retained and four-day crewed stations providing Lancashire with 24-hour fire cover. \nThe Review \nThe incidents contained within this review are collated from the Incident Recording System (IRS) where AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact in Lancashire for the above-mentioned period \n\nProviding evidence on the vital role sprinklers and other forms of suppression play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler actuations from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nAllowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK AFSS firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nProviding further evidence reaffirming the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two reports conducted by ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires.\nEducating\, informing FRS of the benefits of AFSS allowing the business-as-usual service to be maintained by reducing the impact of major fire incidents allowing the release of resources to provide an effective response to attend other emergencies.\n\nIncident Recording System (IRS) \nWhen a household or business has made an emergency fire call\, key information around the incident is captured\, inputted daily into the IRS by the Incident Commander (IC)of the incident using software forms structured into logical groups. For the most severe fire incidents the senior fire investigation officer compiles a report that details the findings of the investigation and the most likely origin and cause. Once completed\, this officer reviews and where necessary updates the IRS record to reflect the findings of the investigation. \n Each group contains questions in data fields with associated lists containing the appropriate answer options. Data collected about serious reportable fires include: \n\nTime and date of call\nFire Service or other geographical area\nType of building or vehicle\nMost likely motive (accidental or malicious)\nCause of fire (chip pan fires\, electrical\, etc.)\nSource of ignition (cigarettes\, cookers\, etc.)\nMaterials (furniture\, etc.)\nThe spread of fire (beyond room of origin\, etc.)\nThe nature of fire casualties\nRescue information and method of extinction\nThe effectiveness of automatic smoke detectors\nWere there any active safety systems present?\n\nThe importance of monitoring AFSS incident data has been acknowledged by the inclusion of the active safety system field focusing on the following performance characteristics of AFSS fire data. \n\nType of active safety system present\nLocation of active safety systems in relation to fire\nDid the system operate\nHow many operated\nImpact upon fire\nReason system did not function as intended\n\nThe IRS data captured is dependent on the fire officer who inputs the data and their training\, experience of AFSS and commitment to complete reporting. Not all fire officers might be able to identify the difference between a sprinkler or water mist system or take the time to count the number of sprinkler head activations before leaving the scene. \nThe use of IRS data plays an important role in promoting the benefits of AFSS as part of a combination of fire safety measures to reduce the impact of fire on our communities\, property and the environment\, while assisting fire firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development. \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety sprinkler system is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \nThe provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \nKey facts: – 6 Incidents reported. \n\n1 incident\, where the fire was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system\n2 incidents where the fire was contained/controlled by the activation of the sprinkler system\n2 incidents were reported where the sprinkler system did not operate\, due to insufficient heat to operate the sprinkler system with the remaining incident recorded as not known.\n\n \nThese incidents provide further evidence\, supporting the UK research which was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nIncidents AFSS were reported as present\, having an impact.  \nPost the Grenfell tower fire\, regulatory and sector changes relating to fire safety have occurred. One such change has been the increase in installations of sprinklers across the country with housing providers\, local authorities and developers committing to install sprinklers in purpose-built block of flats on a new and retrofit basis. \nOf the 3 AFSS activations reported\, the fire was either contained\, controlled or extinguished by the operation of the sprinkler system\, providing further evidence that the main functional objectives of a sprinkler system were achieved. \n\nReducing the rate of heat and smoke\, containing and controlling or even extinguishing the fire.\nReducing the likelihood of a fire spreading beyond the room of origin.\nFirefighters completing operational duties without due risk to either effect rescue or assist evacuation.\nPrevent conflagration.\n\n1.Residential Care Home \n\nDate of Incident; July 2024\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Laundry room\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1.\n\nResidential care premises present a series of unique challenges with respect to fire safety. The needs of the occupants and the resources required to undertake an evacuation in these types of premises require careful consideration both in the design and ongoing operation of such buildings\, to ensure that an appropriate level of fire safety is provided. \nThe diminished senses that result from the ageing process may ultimately result in the occupants of residential care premises having a slower reaction time to raise an alarm\, and due to the residents’ reduced physical capabilities\, a slower response time to an alarm\, which may result in an increased evacuation time. All the above- mentioned factors combine to increase the risk of injury or fatality in a fire\, especially where assistance from carers may be restricted at night. \nThe Incident \nIt is reported that a fire involving a white goods tumble dryer was contained\, controlled within the room of origin by the operation of one sprinkler head before the arrival of the LFRS. The alarm was raised following the activation of the premises fire alarm system\, upon investigation by staff smoke was observed within the room of origin. \nThe benefit of the sprinkler system allowed the growth of the fire to be contained/controlled\, allowing additional time for \n\nStaff\, to implement the premises emergency plan\, progressive horizontal evacuation.\nIncident commander (IC) to implement an operational tactical plan on arrival.\n\nThe fire was extinguished by firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using 1 hose reel jet\, moderate fire and heat damage was reported within the room of origin. \nAt the conclusion of the incident\, following a dynamic risk assessment by the IC\, \n\nThe sprinkler stop valve was isolated.\nElectrics made safe by isolating the supply.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe sprinkler system maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved.\n\n2.Industrial Processing \n\nDate of Incident; July 2024\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Recycling plant floor section\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; More than 5\n\nIt is reported that multiple fire pumps were mobilised to a fire involving lithium batteries which self-heated setting light to waste contained within an internal waste storage area involving 7 tons of recycling waste material. \nThe fire was contained\, controlled by the activation of multiple sprinkler heads with slight smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin. \n\n Retail Outlet \n\n\nDate of Incident; December\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of sprinkler heads operated; 1\n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire within a commercial kitchen\, on arrival it was established that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \nThe fire was determined to be caused by natural occurrence and accidental self-heating¹. A bag containing dish towels impregnated with residue cooking oils had been washed by a member of staff and left to dry in the bag\, which subsequently caught light. \n¹the combination of heat\, cooking fats and oxygenating chemicals from stain removing detergent products can create a chemical reaction\, causing towels to start smouldering and catch fire. When piled\, heat has nowhere to escape\, which can result in the ignition point being reached. \nIncidents where sprinklers were present\, not having an impact \n3 incidents were reported where the sprinkler system did not activate which was due to either: – \n\nInsufficient heat to operate the sprinkler system\nNot known\n\n4. Hospitals and Medical care \nIt is reported that a minor fire involving an electric magnetic door lock electric coil was made safe by the onsite maintenance electrician following the activation of a manual call point. The sprinkler system did not activate due to insufficient heat\, fire damage was reported to item first ignited. \n\nCommercial Premises\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire within a pet food processing plant involving a forklift\, on arrival the IC established that the battery terminal charging the forklift had ignited. The fire was extinguished by firefighters wearing BA using two hose reel jets. \nThe completed Incident IRS identified that the sprinkler system did not activate\, recorded as unknown. Further enquires would have to be completed by LFRS to establish the rationale for this anomaly. \n\nWaste Transfer Centre\n\nFollowing reports of a fire within an open-ended waste transfer warehouse containing a stack of domestic waste\, it was established by firefighters using a thermal image camera that a damaged lithium-ion drill battery contained in the waste had a temperature reading of 40 degrees celsius. \nThe battery was removed\, submerged in a bucket of water with the stack of waste cooled using a hose reel jet. The premises sprinkler system did not operate due to insufficient heat \nAdvice For Building Managers\, the following advice is intended for building managers\, individuals who have responsibility for fire safety within a building. It is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. \nTo achieve this: – \n\nMaintenance\, the premises fire protection measures should be maintained periodically in accordance with the relevant standards and codes\, to ensure they are always operational and available.\nEmergency Plan\, the premises emergency plan should include Information onsite for the Fire Rescue Service to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems. Allowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures\, arrangements should be in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system. Any delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\nRegulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order\, it is a requirement of the Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures. \nFurther detailed guidance on sprinkler protected buildings can be found in the BAFSA Information file\, a guide for responsible persons and duty holder. \nSources/further reading.  \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 6\nLFB sprinklers and other types of AFSS\nBAFSA Information file\, A guide for Responsible Persons and Duty Holder\nEfficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data in support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n   
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lancashire-reported-sprinkler-activations-july-december-2024/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:Lancashire FRS Sprinkler Activation December 2023 - May 2024
DESCRIPTION:Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) have reported 5 incidents where sprinklers were present of which 3 activated having an impact for the period October 2023 to May 2024. \nDemonstrating the benefits of sprinklers\, on each occasion the \n\nThe fire was contained\, controlled or extinguished.\nNo casualties or injuries reported.\n\n\nFlat Fire Sprinkler Activation \n\n\nDate of incident; December 2023.\nTime of call; 20:28.\nUse of building; Other Residential Building.\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Bedroom.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service.\n\nThe premises provides a service for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs providing accommodation and personal care comprising of bungalows\, houses\, flats and cottages. \nA small fire within a flat was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head with fire damage confined to the room of origin\, (bedroom) involving a bed mattress and bedding. No further firefighting media was required with smoke damage reported within the flat only. No injuries were reported\, the cause of the fire involved a cigarette lighter. \nThis incident demonstrates the benefits of installing fire sprinklers. \n\nProviding a high level of protection for vulnerable residents of our communities as part of a package of fire safety measures.\nThe sprinkler system maintained the buildings continuity of providing accommodation to other residents with minimal disruption\, asset saved.\n\n2 Industrial Waste Processing Sprinkler Activation  \n\nDate of incident; January 2024.\nTine of call; 15:09.\nUse of building; Industrial Processing.\nIncident; Fire.\nLocation of fire; Warehouse.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service.\n\nOne sprinkler head activated following a fire involving household waste within the single-storey warehouse used for the waste industry. The sprinkler system contained\, controlled the fire allowing time for the onsite operative to implement the premises emergency plan. Removing the waste externally using onsite machinery allowing the waste to be turned over\, extinguished. On arrival LFRS used a thermal image camera to identify remaining hotspots. \nThe National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) have reported that UK Fire and Rescue Services (FRS) attend around 300 significant fires in waste sites each year which are often difficult to extinguish requiring multiple FRS resources for significant periods of time which can have a serious impact on the local community in the short or long term\, including: \n\nThe Environmental Impact\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nLarge scale financial loses and disruption.\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on FRS and other agency resources\n\nFRS are fully aware of the environmental impacts of fire publishing sustainability\, environmental reports with further guidance published by the government on environmental protection\, providing further guidance for FRS on preventing and dealing with incidents with the potential to pollute. \nActive fire protection systems\, specifically Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) should be seen as part of a holistic approach minimising fire damage as part of a greener approach from the fire sector\, which is currently overlooked. The Waste Industry Safety and Health Forum (WISH) published “Reducing Fire Risk at Waste Management Sites” good practice guidance on the latest research and information available to achieve good fire risk management which includes an appendix focusing on suppression/extinguishing/fighting systems focusing on \n\nImportance of seeking competent advice for the installation of a fire suppression system\nThe system should be proportionate to the nature and scale of waste management activities completed and associated risks.\nChoosing the appropriate fire suppression system which may include.\n\nSprinklers\nManual open deluge system\nDeluge/water spray systems\nMobile foam trolley\nWater monitors/cannons/curtains\n\n\nThe design\, installation and maintenance of the proposed system is covered by an appropriate UKAS-accredited third-party certification scheme.\nImportance of liaising with insurers who may have specific requirements for fire suppression systems.\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance……\n\n3.Factory Fire Involving Machinery  \n\nDate of incident; May 2024\nTine of call; 03.40\nUse of building; Factory\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of fire; Warehouse\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service\n\nManual sprinkler system activated\, handheld hose reels used by staff following a fire within plant machinery used to produce felt which contained\, controlled the fire. On arrival LFRS used handheld jets to extinguish the fire\, cool remaining hot spots identified using a thermal image camera. The cause of the fire was accidental due to the production process which had malfunctioned producing friction due to the machinery jamming causing smouldering which caught light. Fire damage sustained to 100m by 3m length of felt backed underlay\, no juries were reported \nEmergency plan  \nOn discovery of a fire the: – \n\nFire Rescue Service should be informed immediately\nWhere a sprinkler system is activated\, it should not be turned off until the officer in charge is satisfied the fire has been extinguished following the completion of a dynamic operational risk assessment.\n\nThe Ocado automated food warehouse fire report published July 2019 by Hampshire Fire and Rescue Authority identified that the warehouse operator\, turned off the sprinkler system for 5 minutes in the hope that employees could complete extinguishment. The outcome\, total loss of the fulfilment centre costing the company about £100m\, 370 workers laid off. A sprinkler system can only suppress and contain or in some cases extinguish a fire thus protect a building\, its occupants and assets if it is allowed to operate as designed and installed to do so. \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \nSources/links \n\nHampshire Fire and Rescue Authority Ocado Fire Report\nLFRS Website\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\n\n       
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lancashire-frs-sprinkler-activation-update-may-2024/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Norfolk Domestic Retrofitted Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit image ReCom fire protection ltd\n\nDate of incident; 24 April  2024\nLocation; Norfolk\nUse of building; Dwelling flat/maisonette\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Living room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; BS9251:2021\nFire Rescue Service; Norfolk Fire Rescue Service (SWFRS)\n\nThe vast majority of reported sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk are for residential tall building activations\, it is therefore refreshing to be informed of a domestic sprinkler activation which provides further evidence that the installation of fire sprinklers as part of a package of fire safety measures\, saves lives\, prevents injury minimizes property damage in a variety of occupancies. \nSummary \nFirstly\, our gratitude for the support of both NFRS and Recom Fire Protection Ltd for reporting this positive news story reaffirming the importance of reporting sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves Uk allowing trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK sprinkler firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry. \nIn this case the \n\nDecision taken by the social landlord to Install a domestic sprinkler system within a dwelling flat/maisonette\, providing a further layer of safety protecting a vulnerable community member from fire as part of a package of fire safety measures.\nImportance of sprinkler coverage within bathrooms\, shower rooms and toilets.\n\nIt is proven that the installation of fire sprinklers as part of a package of fire safety measures\, saves lives\, prevents injury and minimizes property damage. It’s the equivalent of having a firefighter in your premises 24 hours a day\, 7 days a week. \nPromoting further evidence to the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two recent reports conducted ¹Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires. \nThe reports found that: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nThe provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \n Sprinkler System Specification \n\nBS9251;2021\nCategory 1\nDedicated tank and pump located within the garage of the premises\nRetrospective install with fabricated boxing in of the sprinkler system\nCoverage dwelling including garage\nGSM autodialer/external sounder/beacon\n1 sidewall sprinkler head\, VK480 activated\n\nThe Incident \n\nPrimary fire within a living room involving textiles\, clothing\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire following an emergency call received from the remote alarm receiving centre.\nUpon arrival\, fire crews assisted Mr D from the property\, proceeded to extinguish a small fire in the living room involving textiles\, clothing.\nA further seat of fire was identified within the bathroom\, it was established that the resident had tried to extinguish the fire by removing the textiles/clothing which were alight to the bath tub in the adjacent bathroom.\nFirefighters identified that the sprinkler head within the bathroom had activated.\nThe circumstances regarding the activation of the sprinkler system are not conclusive as limited fire growth was reported within the bathroom allowing the sprinkler head to activate.\nIt is reported that Mr D was physicaly trying to silence the premises fire alarm before the arrival of NFRS\, while carrying out this action Mr D may of mistook the sprinkler head as the fire alarm resulting in the activation of the head.\nThe fire within the bathtub was extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler head\n\n. \n     \nCredit image ReCom fire protection ltd \nEmergency Plan  \n\nInformation was available onsite for NFRS to clarify the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems.\nAllowing a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident.\nIt is reported that the tank was 70% depleted running for 12 minutes before the intervention of NFRS\n\nReinstatement of the Fire Protection Measures \n\nIt is paramount that fire protection measures in buildings can function effectively in the event of a fire. To achieve this the premises emergency plan should include that arrangements are in place allowing the immediate reinstatement of the sprinkler system.\nIt is a requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order for the responsible person to implement the appropriate arrangements for the effective planning\, organisation\, control\, monitoring of the preventive and protective measures.\nAny delay could compromise the safety of the occupants in the event of a further fire within the building due to the sprinkler system being offline.\n\nBenefits of a residential sprinkler system  \n It should be remembered that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system \n\nIs an effective fire safety measures as part of a package of fire safety measures\nReduces the heat output from fire by reducing its growth\, containing\, controlling or in some cases extinguishing the fire\nInitiates the appropriate emergency procedures by sounding a sprinklered local alarm\nAllows more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued\, protects firefighters\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 5\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service data\nIn support of this publication a supplementary publication Incidence of Deaths and Injuries in sprinklered buildings was published\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n    \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/norfolk-domestic-retrofitted-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Norfolk
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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SUMMARY:Isle of Man Apartment Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit Image Isle of Man Fire and Rescue \n\nDate of incident; 24 April 2024\nLocation; Isle of Man\, Onchan\nUse of building; Residential block of flats.\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Utility Room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service. Isle of Man Fire & Rescue Service\n\nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire within a residential apartment.\nOn arrival it was identified that the fire within the apartment utility room had been contained\, extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head.\nMinor fire damage was reported.\nThe cause of the fire is referenced as a possible electrical fault.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the activation of the sprinkler system.\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required.\nThis incident demonstrates once again the effectiveness of sprinkler systems for residential building\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nIsle of Man Fire and Rescue Service face book page\nThree FM\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/isle-of-man-apartment-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Onchan
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:City of London Social Housing Tower Block Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Images credit The City Corporation \nIntroduction \n\nThe British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) is the UK’s leading professional trade association for the fire sprinkler industry.\nOur primary objectives include providing authoritative information on the benefits of fire sprinkler systems and how fire sprinklers can play a significant role in saving life and property from the devastating effects of fire.\nOne way to achieve this is to demonstrate the vital role sprinklers play in fire safety arrangements by highlighting real tangible examples of where they have actuated and in doing so\, saved life and property from fire.\nThe outcome of which will entice others in the housing sector or providing sleeping accommodation to install fire sprinklers as part of a package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment.\n\nA sprinkler save is categorised as where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled or in some cases\, extinguished a building fire. The story around the incident provides powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters\, and property from fire. \nThe most recent ¹UK research commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network and supported by British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Key data revealed that across all premises types: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nThis post fire sprinkler save supports this evidence. \nThe City of London Corporation (The City Corporation) following the tragic events of the Grenfell Tower made a commitment to review policies\, processes and procedures relating to fire safety precautions across their housing portfolio to reduce the likelihood of a fire occurring in a building\, recognising that the largest number of deaths from fire occur in the home. \nAs part of this directive in May 2018\, the decision was made to install life safety residential sprinkler systems compliant to BS91251:21 as par of a wider scheme of works to improve fire safety for all dwellings in the five social housing tower blocks owned by the city corporation\, providing a further layer of safety from fire for their residents\, tenants. \nMarch 2024\, it is reported that a kitchen fire was successfully extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system within one of the social housing tower blocks with no injuries reported Justifying the decision taken by the City Corporation. \nThe Premises: – The Avondale Square Estate consists of three 20 storey blocks each containing 72 dwellings consisting of studio\, 1-bedroom flats with ancillary areas on the ground floor. Constructed with concrete frame\, floors and stairs with a concrete façade recessed balconies. \nDescription of incident:- The location of the fire was within a 1-bedroom flat on the 13 floor of a 20 storey social housing block. It is reported that a chip pan fire was contained\, controlled\, and extinguished by the activation of 1 sidewall sprinkler head no further firefighting intervention was required with no injuries reported. \n                                    \nActivated\, kitchen sidewall sprinkler head                              Minor smoke\, soot visible above the seat of the fire \n(Images credit The City Corporation) \n The images of the incident clearly demonstrate the benefits of sprinklers as a life safety system. \n\nMinimal smoke\, soot damage visible on the kitchen walls\, ceiling.\nNo direct burning or fire damage located around the seat of the fire or reported following the incident.\n\n Key Facts \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin\, no direct fire damage reported within the dwelling.\nThe activation of the sprinkler system reduced the heat output from the fire by reducing its growth\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.\nNo further firefighting media was required by London Fire Brigade\nThe sprinkler system provided vital protection for the residents dwelling\, belongings\, personal processions.\n\nDebunking the myths: – \n\nResidential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on chip pan fires.\nWhen one sprinkler activates\, they all activate. Fact\, only the sprinkler head(s) directly affected by the fire is activated.\n\n Sprinkler Saves UK have reported several incidents involving chip pan fires on each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained\, or controlled. \nIn England cooking fires are the most common type of accidental fire reported for the period 2013/2014 to 2022/2023 with over 1100 fires. We still see reports from the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) that where the occupant is present at the time of a chip pan fire\, they have tried to extinguish the fire themselves by placing the oil pan under the tap in the kitchen sink or throw water on the pan causing the oil to explode causing serious injury allowing further fire to spread. \nWhen you compare this incident to a picture taken at a similar dwelling fire reported by Lancashire FRS involving a chip pan fire the difference is clear to see when sprinklers are not present. \n  \n \nImage credit Lancashire FRS \nThis review provides further evidence that a correctly designed and installed life safety sprinkler system. \n\nCan detect and control a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm.\nOperation of the system rapidly reduces the rate of production of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.\nAssist firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risk to firefighters.\n\n It is recognised that the life-saving operating parameters of the sprinkler system requires effective fire protection both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \nEmergency Plan \nA robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the FRS to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. (AFSS) The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nLancashire FRS Facebook post chip pan fire easter weekend April 2023\nNottinghamshire FRS Press release chip pan fires\nFire0601: Primary fires by cause of fire and incident type\nCity of London Press release\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \nsprinkler saves activation posted 19 April 2024
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/city-of-london-social-housing-tower-block-sprinkler-save/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Doncaster Tall Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident;8 April 2024.\nTine of call; 01:05.\nLocation; Doncaster.\nUse of building; Purpose built block of flats 10 floors and above.\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Hallway.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; South Yorkshire Fire Rescue Service. (SYFRS)\n\nThe Premises \n\n14 storey residential block of flats containing 65 flats\, retrofitted with sprinklers in 2019 as part of a joint initiative between SYFRS\, St Leger Homes and Doncaster Council. Resulting in all three partner agencies working together allowing residential sprinklers to be retrofitted in all nine high-rise residential buildings across Doncaster.\n\nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire\, on arrival it was identified that the location of the fire was on the 11th floor within a two-bedroom flat.\nThe Officer in Charge committed a breathing apparatus team to locate the residents\, extinguish the fire.\nUpon entry to the flat it was established that a fire within the entrance hallway had been contained\, extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head.\nNo further firefighting media was required with no rapid-fire growth reported.\nDue to the location of the fire within the flat the occupants were unable to self-evacuate taking refuge in a room until operational crews arrived.\nNo injuries were reported.\nEnquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the activation of the sprinkler system.\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required.\nThis incident demonstrates once again the effectiveness of sprinkler systems for high rise tall building fires as part of a package of fire safety measures.\n\nPremises Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014 Category 3 system supplied via pump and tank water supplies\, duty and standby with UPS.\nCoverage: flats\n\nThis is the second reported fire for Shaftesbury House within two years\, on both occasions the fire was fully extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head potentially preventing a fatal fire. The previous incident took place on the 25 August 2022\, involving a chip pan fire which overheated and set light. The resident was alerted to the fire by the activation of the premises smoke alarm. Upon arrival operational crews established that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system\, all persons were accounted for with minor smoke damage sustained within the flat. \n\nRoger Brason\, South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s lead sprinkler advocate. \n\n\n“When the sprinklers were installed at Shaftesbury House and other high-rise buildings in Doncaster\, we said we were delighted\, and this is why. \n\n\n“Had it not been for the sprinkler system\, this fire would have spread very quickly and could have caused significant damage to the property and\, potentially\, seriously hurt the occupant. \n\n\n“Credit should also go to the working smoke alarms which alerted the resident who was asleep at the time of the fire. Together\, these are two amazing devices.” \n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nSYFRS Press release Smoke alarms and sprinklers combine to Save Doncaster Resident\nSprinkler Saves\, Chip pan fire\, Sprinkler Activation Doncaster\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n   
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/doncaster-tall-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Doncaster
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Lancashire FRS Sprinkler Activations April -June 2024
DESCRIPTION:Summary \nOur thanks to Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) for providing an overview of fire data on fire incidents in Lancashire where sprinkler systems were reported as present and having an impact for the period April to June 2024. The aim of this review is to reinforce the importance of reporting Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) activations to Sprinkler Saves UK\, the outcome of which will \n\nAllow trends\, anomalies to be identified in the emerging UK sprinkler firefighting industry allowing the continued review of technical standards ensuring best practice within the sprinkler\, fire industry.\nAllow The benefits of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems to be promoted to a wider audience\, the outcome of which will entice others to install AFSS.\nProvide further evidence to the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the two recent reports conducted by Optimal Economics\, and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network\nLooking into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires.\n\nThe reports found that: \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94 efficient in their ability to operate\nthat sprinklers do have a role to play in reducing harm and protecting vulnerable people supporting the case for a greater inclusion of sprinklers in purpose built of flats.\n\n         \n6 incidents were reported for the above-mentioned period where AFSS were present of which 4 activated having an impact in a range of commercial and industrial premises within Lancashire. Each of these stories highlight real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated providing powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters and property from fire. For the remaining 2 incidents\, the AFSS did not operate due to the parameters of the system\, limited fire growth was reported in the vicinity of the fires. Resulting in the predetermined temperature failing to be reached allowing the AFSS to actuate. \nPICTURES SPEAK A THOUSAND WORDS…………… \n           \nCredit Images J&J Fire Engineering \nThe above-mentioned images from for one of the reported sprinkler activations\, demonstrates the power of sprinklers following a small fire reported involving a food hydrator within an entertainment/culture complex kitchen storeroom. The fire was extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head containing the fire to the room of origin. Minimal inconvenience for the business was reported with the kitchen offline for 4 hours. \nSummary of fire incidents where sprinklers were reported \n \nIncidents reported \n\nIndustrial Processing Fire Sprinkler Activation \n\n\nDate of incident; 1 April 2024.\nTime of call; 09;39.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Industrial processing\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled.\nNumber of heads operated; Unknown.\n\nThe Incident \n\n02:36\, a fire broke out in the processing area of the premises involving a steam vessel used to heat up wax which caught light activating the commercial sprinkler system which contained\, controlled the fire.\nThe alarm was raised by the activation of the premises automatic fire detection system which was relayed the alarm to the remote alarm receiving centre\, who proceeded to Inform Northwest Fire Control. (NWFC)\nImmediate\, fire response by NWFC was not actioned following changes to policy by ¹LFRS responding to automatic fire alarm systems in non-sleeping premises.\nThe premises key holder was informed at 02:41\, who failed to attend the premises to investigate the source of the alarm\nSubsequently\, LFRS did not attend the incident due to a failure of the buildings fire procedures/protocols namely the non-attendance of the key holder to investigate the source of the alarm\, confirming a fire within the building.\n09:41\, The alarm was raised to NWFC by a member of staff arriving for work who observed the sprinkler system actuating with smoke present in the building.\nOn arrival LFRS observed the remains of a smouldering fire which was extinguished using firefighting media.\n50% fire damage reported contained to the vessel associated electrics.\nInvestigations are ongoing to identify the cause of the fire.\n\n¹FRS throughout the United Kingdom are reviewing how they respond to calls from automatic systems in non-sleeping risk premises. To reduce the number of unwanted fire signals fire crews\, attend which have a major burden on FRS resources that may be needed elsewhere for a genuine emergency. \n\n It is therefore best practice to liaise with your local FRS on how policy change affects you and your business\nReview your premises cause and effect emergency procedures allowing the appropriate emergency response following the activation of an active fire protection system.\n\n\nIndustrial Manufacturing Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 12 April 2024.\nTime of call; 12;40.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Industrial Manufacturing.\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Did not operate.\nNumber of heads operated; N/A.\n\nThe Incident \n\nA minor fire was reported involving electrical wiring during works carried out by operatives.\nFollowing a surge in the electrical current\, which caused the electrical wiring to melt contact was made with a UPS battery pack\, resulting in an arc which set the wiring alight.\nThe battery pack sustained minor fire damage with 1m of wiring\, damaged by fire\nNo injuries were reported\n\nThe sprinkler system did not operate\, due to limited fire growth within the room of origin. Resulting in the predetermined temperature failing to be reached at the sprinkler head allowing its operation. \n\nIndustrial Manufacturing Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 17 May 2024.\nTime of call; 03:39.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Industrial Manufacturing.\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Other.(Manually Operated)\nImpact of AFSS; Contained/controlled the fire.\nNumber of heads operated; Unknown.\n\nThe Incident \n\nA fire involving plant machinery used to produce felt was tackled by staff using water hose reels who proceeded to activate the manual sprinkler system which contained\, controlled the fire.\nOn arrival LFRS used handheld jets to extinguish the fire\, cool remaining hot spots identified using a thermal image camera.\nThe cause of the fire was accidental due to the production process which had malfunctioned producing friction due to the machinery jamming causing smouldering which caught light.\nFire damage sustained to 100m by 3m length of felt backed underlay\, no juries were reported\n\n\nWarehouse/bulk storage fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 8 June 2024.\nTime of call; 07:30.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Warehouse/bulk storage.\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Other .(Heat detectors did not actuate due to not reaching required temp.)\nNumber of heads operated; N/A.\n\nThe Incident \n\nLFRS were mobilised to a fire involving a stack of 250-300 tonnes household waste.\nFire crews used onsite machinery to turnover the waste which was subsequently extinguished using firefighting media.\n5 tonnes of waste damaged by fire which was contained within a concrete sided waste storage bay.\nAll fire water run off contained within the waste facilities.\nNo fire water run-off is reported entering any external water courses.\n\nDue to insufficient heat\, the premises AFSS (heat detectors) did not activate resulting in the premises suppression system not operating. \n\nEntertainment/Culture Complex Kitchen Storeroom Sprinkler Activation \n\n\nDate of incident; 9 June 2024.\nTime of call; 02:00.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Entertainment/culture complex.\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of heads operated; 1.\n\nThe Incident \n\nSmall fire involving a food hydrator within a kitchen storeroom.\nThe fire was successfully contained to the room of origin by the activation of 1 sprinkler head which extinguished the fire\, no injuries were reported.\n\n\nMinimal inconvenience for the business was reported with the kitchen offline for 4 hours.\nCause of the fire\, accidental.\n\n\nIndustrial Manufacturing Sprinkler Activation\n\n\nDate of incident; 9 June 2024.\nTime of call; 20:22.\nLocation; Lancashire.\nUse of building; Industrial manufacturing.\nIncident; Fire.\nAFSS; Sprinklers.\nImpact of AFSS; Extinguished.\nNumber of heads operated; 2.\n\nThe Incident \n\nDuring routine maintenance of the sprinkler diesel fire pumps a fire was reported within the sprinkler pump room outbuilding.\nSuccessfully extinguished by the operation of two sprinkler heads in addition to maintenance staff tackling the fire with handheld firefighting media.\nCause of the fire\, accidental with minor damage sustained to one diesel fire pump.\nMinor business disruption until the reinstatement of the sprinkler system.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies the importance of sprinkler protecting the sprinkler pump room. \nBenefits of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems \nEach of these stories highlight real\, tangible incidents reinforcing that the operation of a correctly designed and installed AFSS installed to the appropriate codes\, standards can reduce the rate of production of heat and smoke assisting businesses to be more resilient to fire incidents. \nIf it was not for the presence\, activation of the AFSS\, the outcome of these incidents could have had devastating consequences for the businesses. These incidents provides further evidence that having sprinklers fitted make buildings and businesses resilient to the impact of fire because that contain/control or in some cases extinguish the fire. \nThe impact of fire is indiscriminate\, March 2018 a fire destroyed the Gardmen gardening supplies warehouse in Daventry which had recently commenced trading\, sprinklers were not fitted. Further information on this incident can be found in comprehensive case study  available to view on the Business Sprinkler Alliance website. \nIf you want to find out more on the benefits of AFSS for business contact the Business Sprinkler Alliance a coalition of leading fire organisations and experts which aims to. \n\nEnsure that more of the UK’s industrial and commercial buildings are protected from fire with AFSS.\nDriving a culture change so that sprinklers are better understood and accepted as the norm for UK business by raising awareness of the benefits they can bring\n\nReporting Sprinkler Activations \nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance……To make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire.If you hear of a save report it using this link. \nSources/links \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Summer Update No 5\nLFRS Our response to AFA\nBSA\, Coalition of leading fire safety organisations and experts\nBSA Written evidence to the HCLG Select Committee\nDaventry new warehouse destroyed by blaze BSA case study\n\n  \n           
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lancashire-frs-sprinkler-activation-quarterly-update-number-2/
LOCATION:Lancashire
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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SUMMARY:Nottingham Tall Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit Image Nottinghamshire Fire& Rescue Service (NFRS) \nThe image kindly provided by NFRS provides further evidence that the operation of a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system reduces the rate of production of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \n\nDate of incident; 30 March 2024.\nTine of call; 21:30.\nTime of stop; 02;00.\nLocation; Nottingham.\nUse of building; Purpose built block of flats 10 floors and above.\nIncident; fire.\nLocation of fire; Hallway.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service. (NFRS\n\nBackground \nNottingham City Council should be applauded for their decision to implement an £8.4 million programme protecting their tenants from fire by installing fire sprinklers into their 13 high rise residential block as part of a package of long-standing fire safety measures. Following the tragic events of the Grenfell fire\, Nottingham City Homes\, which manages the Council’s social housing\, conducted a review of fire safety in conjunction with NFRS. Where it was recommended that fire sprinklers should be fitted in all high-rise common ways and dwellings. \n This decision was clearly justified following a small fire within a flat which was successfully extinguished by the premises sprinkler system with no injuries reported \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of an automatic fire alarm sounding within a 22-storey residential block of flats.\nEn-route the incident was upgraded to a fire call\, persons reported.\nFollowing the completion of a dynamic risk assessment\, key tasks by the officer in charge (OIC) on arrival\, it was established that the building was fitted with a residential sprinkler system with the fire located on the16th floor within a dwelling.\nThe benefit of the sprinkler system allowed extra time for the OIC to implement a robust operational tactical plan for the incident.\n4-team breathing apparatus team was committed from the bridgehead to locate the resident\, extinguish the fire.\nUpon entry to the flat it was established that a fire within a room had been contained\, controlled by the activation of 1 sprinkler head located within the hallway.\nNo rapid-fire growth reported\, the fire was extinguished using 1 jet.\nThe resident self-evacuated their flat prior to the arrival of NFRS with no injuries reported.\nEnquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire.\nPremises Emergency Plan \n\nIt was reported following the incident that flats were affected by water\, it should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the Fire Rescue Service to be shared by onsite representatives.\nClarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of AFSS.\nAllowing  a robust onsite emergency response to be actioned to assist with the control of the sprinkler system at the conclusion of the fire incident  including consideration to  the reinstatement of the system.\n\nPremises Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014 Category 3 system\nCoverage: flats\, common ways\, refuse chute room/bin store\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nFire Protection Association Press Release.\nMy Nottingham News\nNottinghamshire  Fire and Rescue Service AFSS Position Statement\nWesthampsted Square AFSS Activation Case Study\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n\n\n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/nottingham-tall-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Nottingham
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Winchester Care Home Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Credit images Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service \n\nDate of incident: 30 March 2024.\nTine of call; 19:20.\nTime of stop; 20:00.\nLocation; Winchester.\nUse of building; Residential Care Home.\nLocation of fire; Room.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service.\n\nHampshire County Council should be applauded for their position protecting their most vulnerable residents from fire by installing sprinklers into all their residential and nursing care homes as part of a package of long-standing fire safety measures following this positive news story reported by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. \nA small fire within a residential and nursing care home for older adults some of whom are living with dementia was successfully extinguished by the premises sprinkler system. \nResidential care premises present a series of unique challenges with respect to fire safety. The needs of the occupants and the resources required to undertake an evacuation in these types of premises require careful consideration both in the design and ongoing operation of such buildings\, to ensure that an appropriate level of fire safety is provided. \nThe diminished senses that result from the ageing process may ultimately result in the occupants of residential care premises having a slower reaction time to raise an alarm\, and due to the residents’ reduced physical capabilities\, a slower response time to an alarm\, which may result in an increased evacuation time. All the above- mentioned factors combine to increase the risk of injury or fatality in a fire\, especially where assistance from carers may be restricted at night. \nwhere residents require assistance\, it is likely that the evacuation process will take longer\, and sprinklers provide significant benefits to address this risk. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire following the activation of the premises automatic fire detection system\, sprinkler alarm.\nOn arrival it was identified that the premises emergency plan\, progressive horizontal evacuation had been implemented by staff moving residents away from the affected fire compartment with no injuries reported.\nUpon entry to the room of origin a small fire involving a plastic waste bin had been successfully contained\, extinguished by the activation of one sidewall sprinkler head located directly above the seat of the fire.\nNo further firefighting media was required with only minor fire\, smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin.\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the\n\n\nSprinkler system.\nPassive fire safety measures.\n\n(Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another) \n\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required.\nThe sprinkler system maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved.\n\n  \n Emergency Plan \nA robust emergency plan was available allowing the provision of vital information for the Fire Rescue Service to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of AFSS. The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nThe Sprinkler System \nCoverage was provided throughout the premises including the loft space\, water supply town mains\, dual pump. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service Press Release\nBAFSA Information File 14 Fire Sprinkler Systems in Care Homes\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n  \n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/winchester-care-home-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Winchester
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Care Home Sprinkler Activation Brighton
DESCRIPTION:Louisa Curtis\, East Sussex Fire and Rescue Fire Safety Team Leader for Brighton and Hove\, said:   \n“This incident demonstrates once again why we are calling for a law making the installation of sprinklers in Care Homes mandatory \nOlder people\, as well as people with mental health problems and those with mobility issues\, are the groups within society most at risk from fire. \nThis is why we want to see all new build residential care homes fitted with sprinklers. \nThe benefits of which were clearly identified following this fire\, which was contained\, controlled and extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head before the arrival of the fire service. \nFurthermore\, no injuries were reported and it resulted in a valuable community asset being saved from fire.” \n“Sprinklers are a life safety system which can reduce the number of deaths and injuries from fire\, particularly in buildings housing our most vulnerable residents within our communities whilst also reducing the risks to firefighters from fire.” \n  \n \nThis is the second reported successful tangible sprinkler save reported to Sprinkler Saves Uk in the last 6 months where the fire has been contained\, extinguished by the activation of the sprinkler system within a residential care home with no injuries\, casualties reported. Demonstrating once again the benefits of installing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems as part of a package of fire safety measures protecting our most vulnerable residents of our communities from fire. \nThe potential for multiple fatalities or injuries among staff in care homes is very high as demonstrated following the tragic fire that devastated a residential care home in Hertfordshire in 2017. Firefighters evacuated more than 30 residents but sadly two people lost their lives\, sprinklers were not fitted. \nThe above attached image clearly captures this tragic fire. \n\nThe inquest into the deaths concluded “inadequate compartmentation in the roof space had contributed to their deaths”.\nEvidence from the fire service and an independent fire safety expert highlighted. If a sprinkler system had been installed\, the two deaths were likely to have been prevented.\n\nReinforcing why England should follow the lead of both Scotland and Wales making the installation of AFSS mandatory.The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association fully supports the government’s consultation for proposals to require sprinklers in new care homes\, this is a change that we and the fire sector have long been calling for\, we would also like this to be extended to the retrofitting of sprinkler systems in existing care homes. \nThis is a change that the fire sector\, fire rescue service has been calling for as these types of premises present a series of unique challenges with respect to fire safety. \n\nThe needs of the occupants and the resources required to undertake an evacuation in these types of premises require careful consideration both in the design and ongoing operation of such buildings\, to ensure that an appropriate level of fire safety is provided.\nThe diminished senses that result from the ageing process may ultimately result in the occupants of residential care premises having a slower reaction time to raise an alarm\, and due to the residents’ reduced physical capabilities\, a slower response time to an alarm\, which may result in an increased evacuation time.\nSignificantly reduced staff numbers\, particularly at night\, and may be unable to undertake a safe and effective evacuation of residents.\n\nAll the above- mentioned factors combine to increase the risk of injury or fatality in a fire\, especially where assistance from carers may be restricted at night. Where residents require assistance\, it is likely that the evacuation process will take longer. \nOur thanks to East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service for reporting this sprinkler save from Brighton which provides further evidence on why sprinklers should be installed in residential care homes\, making them the norm not the exception. \n Brighton Residential Care Home Sprinkler Activation  \n\nDate of incident;28 March 2024.\nTine of call; 19:20.\nTime of stop; 20:25.\nLocation; Brighton\nUse of building; Residential Care Home.\nLocation of fire; Laundry Room.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS)\n\nResidential\, nursing home of three floors and lower ground floor providing care for up to 80 residents some of whom are living with dementia. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews from local stations were mobilised to reports of a fire within a laundry room.\nThe incident was designated\, 4-pump fire\, persons reported.\nThe location of the fire was identified to be within a laundry room on the lower ground floor.\nFollowing the completion of a dynamic risk assessment by the Officer in Charge a breathing apparatus team were committed to locate\, extinguish the fire.\nUpon entry to the room of origin the seat of the fire was established to involve a clothing\, textiles which had been successfully contained\, extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head located within the room of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required\, no rapid-fire growth reported.\nLimited fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin up to 5m²\nNo injuries\, casualties were reported\n\nSelf-heating\, spontaneous combustion \n It is reported that the cause of the fire was due to clothing textiles removed from an industrial tumble dryer that had been laundered and folded into a pile within a laundry basket whilst still hot. This is particularly relevant for oil-soaked items of laundry\, which process the inherent ability to self-heat\, particularly at elevated temperatures \n It should be remembered.  \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving lower ground/basement fires for firefighters which can be a high-risk activity\, physically demanding caused by extreme temperatures.\nSprinkler activation reduces heat transfer\, toxic gases\, smoke\, and flashover allowing tenable conditions within the room of origin\, increasing escape time and keeps the fire contained\, controlled or in some cases extinguished before the arrival of the Fire Rescue Service\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo Injuries\, casualties reported.\n\nConclusion  \nThe provision of a sprinkler system forms part of a business resilience strategy on this occasion it maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved with no injuries\, casualties reported. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler saves review 2023/24\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nKent residential care home sprinkler activation\nBAFSA Information File 14 Fire Sprinkler Systems in Care Homes\nNFCC Press release Families back NFCC’s Think Sprinkler campaign\nNewgrange Care Home case study Think Sprinkler Video\nLFB Consultation response Sprinklers in Care Homes\nESFRS; AFSS\nSelf-heating of oil-soaked towels\, Shropshire FRS\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n  \n       
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/care-home-sprinkler-activation-brighton/
LOCATION:Brighton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Derby Tall Building Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 18 March 2024\nTine of call; 13:54\nLocation; Derby\nUse of building; Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen/lounge\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service (DFRS)\n\nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a new purpose built residential tall building consisting of two residential blocks of 11 and 9 floors containing 259 studio\, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. \nThe Incident \n\nDFRS mobilised 6 fire pumping appliances\, 1 aerial platform to reports of a fire.\nOn arrival the OIC established a fire within a dwelling involving the activation of the residential fire sprinkler system.\nUpon entry Breathing Apparatus Crews established that a kitchen fire involving an electric induction hob had been contained\, controlled\, and extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head.\nThe location of the sprinkler head was 1m from the seat of the fire.\nMinor fire damage was sustained to the extraction canopy cooker hood.\n\nSprinkler System Specification \n\nBS9251:2014\nCategory 2 System\nWater Supply: Cold water booster supply\nDuration: 60mins enhanced.\nPipework: CPVC Blazemaster\n\nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the Sprinkler system.\nPassive fire safety measures.\n(Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another)\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required.\nNo injuries reported.\n\nEmergency Plan \nIt was reported following the incident that flats were affected by water\, it should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the Fire Rescue Service to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of AFSS. The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nDerbyshire Fire and Rescue Service\nDerbyshire Live\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n                 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derby-tall-building-kitchen-fire-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Oxford Tall Building Kitchen Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 18 March 2024\nTine of call; 13:00\nLocation; Oxford\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (OFRS)\n\nOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of retrofitting fire sprinkler systems within high rise residential tall buildings. Providing further evidence that fire sprinklers have been proven to have an excellent track record in reducing the impact of fire and in reducing harm and protecting people from fire. Supporting the findings contained in the most recent ¹UK research commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council National Fire Sprinkler Network and supported by British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. \nAcross all premises types:\n• Sprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\n• Sprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability \n Background \nThe decision by Oxford City Council in 2017 to retrofit sprinkler systems as part of a major refurbishment of the council’s stock of high-rise flats to improve fire safety as part of a package of fire safety measures\, reenforced following the successful activation of the residential sprinkler system following a kitchen fire within one of their blocks with no injuries reported. \n The Incident \n\n6 fire pumping appliances\, 1 aerial appliance mobilised from local stations to reports of a fire within a residential tall building.\nOn arrival it was established that the fire had broken out within a 10th floor flat of a 15-storey building\nUpon entry to the flat\, it was established that the fire had originated in the kitchen which had been successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head before the arrival of OFRS.\nNo further firefighting media was required by operational crews.\nThe cause of the fire was established to involve cooking located on top of the hob 0.5msq.\nFire damage was sustained directly behind the cooker\, plastic trunking at ceiling height.\n\n\nAt the conclusion of the incident\, it was noted water from the activated sprinkler head was successfully contained to the compartment of origin.\nProviding effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allowing the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized.\n\nEmergency Plan \nA robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the FRS to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of AFSS. The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nAFSS play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment. \nThe Sprinkler System \n\nInstalled to BS9251\nWater supply designated tank\nCoverage dwellings\, flats\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nOxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data; May 2017\n\nyou want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, sprinkler industry we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/oxford-tall-building-kitchen-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Oxford
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Ipswich College Saved by Fire Sprinklers
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 15 March 2024.\nTime of call; 01:53.\nLocation; Ipswich.\nUse of building; Sixth Form College.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service. (SFRS)\n\nSFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of installing fire sprinkler systems within educational establishments. It reinforces the findings of the ¹Sprinkler saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council. This continues to form an integral part of the case to Government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \nThe college was created in 2010 providing education to over 2000 students from age 16-19 years.    At the design stage of the college\, the proposed open plan and innovative design of the school atrium was larger than the permitted allowed compartment size. As a trade-off to comply with building regulations a commercial sprinkler system was installed throughout the premises. \nThe Incident \n\nFire appliances were mobilised to reports of an automatic fire alarm activating\, reported via an alarm receiving centre.\nOn arrival to the premises operational crews completed a 360-degree assessment inspection identifying that the sprinkler alarm had operated confirming a sprinkler activation.\nUpon entry to the college\, a small fire within the kitchen had been successfully contained\, extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head located above the seat of the fire.\nNo further firefighting media was required with only minor fire\, smoke damage reported within the compartment of origin.\nThe fire doors located within the kitchen prevented the fire from spreading to the main atrium area of the building.\nIgnition source\, self-heating of cloths contaminated with cleaning products following laundering\, tumble drying\, located on a worktop.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nWater Damage\, Negative Reporting\, \nIt was disappointing to read the negative press comments online following this incident which focused more on the water damage within the compartment of origin at the conclusion of the incident compared to the successful activation of the sprinkler system. \nIt should be remembered.  \n\nThe fire was extinguished\, controlled within the compartment of origin by the\n\n\nSprinkler system\nPassive fire safety measures.(Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another.)\n\n\nMinimal fire damage was reported within the compartment of origin.\nNo further firefighting media was required by SFRS.\nValuable community asset saved from fire\, reducing the potential disruption to the student’s college life.\nThe sprinkler system maintained the colleges continuity of education allowing students\, teachers to return to normality with minimal disruption.\nThe college was shut for only one working day.\nAt the conclusion of the incident\, water will be in the vicinity of the seat of the fire. The extinguishing medium for wet pipe sprinklers as we know is water.\n\nA robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the FRS to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systms. (AFSS) The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nSelsey Academy Fire \n  \n \n\nCompare that to the Selsey Academy fire which suffered extensive damage to its buildings and its contents during a blaze in August 2016.\nThe schools 453 students had to be taught in four separate temporary locations in the Selsey area and then in temporary classrooms until the new school was completed.\nDemonstrating the devasting impact that fires in schools have on pupils and the disruption they cause to children’s education and to the local communities they serve.\nThe academy reopened in April 2019; sprinklers were not fitted despite the concerns raised by the Fire Brigades Union.\nAndy Dark\, assistant general secretary of the Fire Brigades Union\, said:\n\n “The government’s attitude toward fire safety is shockingly cavalier. Sprinklers play an important role in preventing the growth of fire\, limiting damage to buildings\, and saving lives. The cost of fitting sprinklers represents a very low investment when weighed against the potential threat to life\, the damage to buildings and the disruption of children’s education if there is a fire in a school. It is essential that the government act immediately to make it a legal requirement for sprinklers to be fitted in all new schools.” \nIf you want to make a difference working in the sprinkler/fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \n\nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence.\nEncouraging the fire rescue service/sprinkler industry to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire.\n\n\nIf you hear of a save report it!!!!!\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 4\nBusiness Sprinkler Alliance\, A lesson in Sprinklers\nPrimary School Commercial Sprinkler Activation Wales\nWest Dundee School Campus Building Sprinkler Activation\n¹Sprinkler Saves UK Report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to government to make sprinklers mandatory for all new schools in England\nBBC\, Fire closes Suffolk One Sixth Form College near Ipswich\nZurich\, Government snub for sprinklers in schools\nSelsey Academy Fire\nSuffolk Fire and Rescue Service\nFIA\, Government jeopardising fire safety in schools\, say FBU
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/ipswich-college-saved-by-fire-sprinklers/
LOCATION:Ipswich
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:South Wales Independent Living Retirement Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Image credit RSP Fire Sprinkler Systems \nA picture is worth a thousand words\, this image was captured following a fire within an independent living complex which was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head within a flat. The fire was caused by a candle which fell on to a settee\, the elderly resident was asleep in the armchair who was alerted by the activation which prevented a fire related death or serious injury. \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of residential sprinklers for life safety playing a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment. \n\nReducing the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to a place of safety or be rescued.\nConditions for flashover diminished in room of origin.\nFire contained to room of origin preventing the fire compromising the means of escape.\n\nProviding effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. \nWorking in the sprinkler/fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \n\nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence.\nEncouraging the fire rescue service/sprinkler industry to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire.\nIf you hear of a save report it!!!!!\n\n Hats off to RSP Fire Sprinkler Systems reporting the above-mentioned incident. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 4
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/south-wales-independent-living-retirement-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:South Wales
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Greater Manchester Tall Building Kitchen Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit Richmond Fire Engineers Ltd \n\nDate of incident; March 2024.\nTine of call; 15:47.\nLocation; Greater Manchester\nUse of building; Purpose built block of flats 10 floors and above.\nIncident; 6 pump tall building residential fire.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service. (GMFRS)\n\nCredit to both GMFRS\, Richmond Fire Engineers Ltd for reporting the above-mentioned incident demonstrating the benefits of installing residential sprinklers for residential tall buildings. \nPictures speaks a thousand words…………. \nA high-rise/tall building may be defined as a building containing floors at such a height or position that external firefighting and rescue operations may not be feasible. The term high rise building includes a variety of structures from conventional residential block of flats to large complex commercial buildings of which some will be multiple use. (Mixture of commercial/residential accommodation)The installation of sprinklers plays a pivotal role in fire suppression for these types of buildings as part of a package of fire safety measures allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to reports of a fire within a 17-storey residential block of flats comprised of studio\, 2–3 bedroom apartments and duplexes with amenities.\nFollowing the completion of a dynamic risk assessment by the officer in charge on arrival\, it was established that the building was fitted with a residential sprinkler system with the fire located within a studio flat on the14th storey.\nThe benefit of the sprinkler system allowed time for the OIC to implement a robust operational tactical plan for the incident.\n4-team Breathing Apparatus (BA) team were committed from the bridgehead to complete a primary\, secondary search of the dwelling and extinguish the fire.\nPositive pressure ventilation\, premises smoke extraction system was identified to be operating well within the common ways playing a vital role preventing a build-up of smoke\, heat and toxic gases allowing tenability of the escape routes.\nUpon entry by BA crews into the flat\, a smoke curtain was deployed to the entrance of the dwelling to prevent the spread of smoke into the common ways.\nThe BA team established that the location of the fire was within the kitchen\, involving a fridge freezer.\nThe fire had been contained\, controlled by the activation of one concealed sprinkler head\, no rapid-fire growth was reported.\nThe fire was extinguished using 1 jet via the dry rising main.\nEnquires are ongoing to establish the cause of the fire\, the most likely cause of the fire was due to an electrical defect within the fridge freezer.\n\n  \n         \nImage credit Richmond Fire Engineers Ltd \nSprinkler System Specification   \n\nBS9251:2014\nCategory 3 system\nSprinkler coverage\, apartments only\, bathrooms & cupboards permitted exceptions\nWater supply\, Shared connection from boosted cold water\nSprinkler head\, concealed\n\nPremises Emergency Plan \nIt was reported following the incident that flats were affected by water\, it should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision of vital information for the Fire Rescue Service to be shared by onsite representatives. Clarifying the location and provision of key elements of the active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of AFSS. The outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist the control of the sprinkler system during the fire incident and following a fire so that they can be reinstated. \nThis incident provides further evidence that the operation of a correctly designed and installed residential sprinkler system reduces the rate of production of heat and smoke working in unison with passive elements as part of a package of fire safety measures\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.  \n Key facts  \n\nThe fire was contained\, controlled within the compartment of origin.\nThe activation of the sprinkler system reduced the heat output from the fire by reducing its growth\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.\nThe sprinkler system provided vital protection for the residents\, firefighters\n\nBAFSA Incident Data Report Focus on Sprinklers \n\nBAFSA realises that fire incident data provides powerful evidence of the benefits of fire sprinklers and has published a series of reports analysing Incident Recording System data on fires in sprinklered buildings from 2018-2021.\nThe aim of the analyses is to identify trends and gain insight on the use of sprinklers within Great Britain to help effect a change so that sprinklers are the norm\, not the exception. One such report focused on where sprinklers were reported and having an impact inside the flat\, Kitchen incidents accounted for the highest number of incidents with 40 (76%) from the 56 incidents reported.\nFrom the 40 kitchen sprinkler activations reported fires sprinklers extinguished 31 (76%) incidents with a further 7 (18%) incidents being contained or controlled. Further interrogation of the data would have to be completed to identify why 2 (6%) of the incidents  were reported as not   containing/controlled.\n\n  \n\nLinks/sources\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/2024\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nBAFSA Data Reports\nWesthampsted Square AFSS Activation Case Study\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n   
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/greater-manchester-tall-building-kitchen-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Greater Manchester
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Havant Tall Building Fire Extinguished By Sidewall Sprinkler Head
DESCRIPTION:Credit image Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service \n\nDate of incident; 19 February 2024.\nTine of call; 19:30.\nLocation; Havant.\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service.\n\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of retrofitting fire sprinkler systems within high rise residential block. \nRob Cole\, Head of operations at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire:- “The incredible impact of sprinklers was again demonstrated in the tackling of this fire. The system kept the fire itself under control and prevented it spreading while enabling our crews to tackle the fire quickly and safely. Having sprinklers installed is like having a firefighter in every room. No residents needed to be evacuated and the stay put policy worked as it should.” Rob Cole\, Head of Operations at Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service\, commenting on one incident at a tower block in Southampton. (Source: Southampton City Council website) \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews from local stations were mobilised to reports of a sprinkler alarm actuating within a residential high-rise block.\nOn arrival the officer in charge (OIC) established that a fire had broken out within a third floor flat.\nThe activation of the sprinkler system  provided time for the OIC to complete a dynamic risk assessment to extinguish the fire.\nOperational crews wearing Breathing Apparatus were committed as part of a 2-line attack.\nUpon entry to the flat it was identified that the fire had been extinguished within the Kitchen following the activation of 1 sidewall sprinkler head.\nThe cause of the fire was established to involve a cooking appliance.\nAt the time of the fire the kitchen door was closed which contained the fire to the room of origin\, limiting further fire damage\, Identifying the benefits of passive fire safety measures\nProviding effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allowing the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized.\nThe sprinkler system was isolated by the FRS following a review of the dynamic risk assessment.\n\n \nCredit image Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service \nThis incident once again identifies the benefits of sprinklers playing a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment \n\nThe alarm was raised allowing the Fire Rescue Service (FRS) to be mobilised.\nOn arrival of the FRS no further fire fighting was required as the fire had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.\nConditions for flashover diminished in room of origin.\nAdditional time allowing the OIC to complete a dynamic risk assessment to implement an operational tactical plan.\nThe fire did not spread to the common ways compromising the means of escape.\nRisk to firefighters reduced.\n\nEmergency Plan \nIt was reported following the incident that flats were affected by water\, it should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision\, availability of emergency response information for the FRS\, onsite representatives to interact with the premises active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems. (AFSS) \nThe outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist in the management of water from the activation of the sprinkler system following a fire or even following the unlikely likelihood of un-intentional release of water. Of course\, water will be in the vicinity of the seat of the fire at the conclusion of the incident the extinguishing medium of sprinklers as we know is water. Following the completion of a dynamic risk assessment the sprinkler water supply was isolated by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service. \nAFSS play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment.. \nLinks/sources/further information \n\nSprinkler review 2022/2023\nHampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service\, press release\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS/sprinkler companies to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n  \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/southampton-tall-building-fire-extinguished-by-sidewall-sprinkler-head/
LOCATION:Southampton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240127
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240301T144212Z
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SUMMARY:Greenock Supported Residential Accomodation Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 26 January 2024\nTine of call;18:45\nLocation; Greenock\nUse of building; Supported Residential Accommodation\nLocation of fire; Flat\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS)\n\nSFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of installing fire sprinkler systems within supported residential accommodation providing housing for some of the most vulnerable residents of our communities. \nThe Incident \n\nFour fire appliances were mobilised to a fire within a first floor flat involving a white goods appliance\, fridge freezer.\nOn arrival the Officer in Charge established that 2 concealed sprinkler heads activated within the flat extinguishing the fire\, no further firefighting was required from operational crews.\nNo injuries were reported with the premises emergency plan implemented resulting in the full evacuation of the premises with all staff\, residents accounted for.\nThe cause of the fire involved a tea towel which caught light due to the fridge freezer overheating.\n\n Emergency Plan \n\nIt was reported following the incident that parts of the premises were affected by water having a impact on businesses continuity.\nit should be remembered that a robust emergency plan will allow the provision\, availability of emergency response information for the FRS\, onsite representatives to interact with the premises active fire safety systems where present such as sprinklers and other forms of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems.\nThe outcome of which will allow a robust onsite emergency response to be immediately actioned to assist in the management of water from the activation of the sprinkler system following a fire or even following the unlikely likelihood of un-intentional release of water.\nOf course\, water will be in the vicinity of the seat of the fire at the conclusion of the incident the extinguishing medium for wet pipe sprinklers as we know is water.\nFollowing the completion of a dynamic risk assessment the sprinkler water supply was isolated.\n\nBenefits of Sprinklers for life-safety \n\n Reduces the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued.\nThe provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire.\nConditions for flashover diminished in room of origin.\nAdditional time allowing the OIC to complete a dynamic risk assessment to implement an operational tactical plan.\nFire contained to room of origin preventing the fire compromising the means of escape.\nRisk to firefighters\, residents reduced.\n\n This incident once again identifies the benefits of sprinklers playing a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment. It should be remembered the fire was extinguished before the arrival of SFRS. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 3\nSFRS Fire Sprinkler Systems\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \n\nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence.\nEncouraging the fire rescue service to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire.\nIf you hear of a save report it using this link\n\n       
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/greenock-supported-residential-accomodation-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Greenock
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T181100
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240116T191100
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240213T110012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240213T112410Z
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SUMMARY:London refuse store fire backs up findings contained within the BAFSA Incident data report that sprinklers do extinguish/contain refuse store fires.
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 16 January 2024\nTine of call;18:11\nLocation; Barking & Dagenham\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nLocation of fire; Refuse/Store Room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade(LFB\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident\, identifying the benefits of installing fire  sprinkler systems within high-rise residential block waste bin chute rooms following a fire involving smoking materials. On arrival operational crews identified that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head containing the to the room of origin which required crews only to dampen down and turn over the seat of the fire. \nHats off to Barking & Dagnham who made the decision in 2015/16 to install fire sprinkler systems within all their 22 high-rise blocks waste bin chute rooms. \nDanger of refuse chute/bin store fires. \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nAnalysis of compound primary fire data \nWhere sprinklers were reported and having an impact for the period of 2018/2019 to 2020/21\, refuse stores accounted for the highest number of incidents with 141outside the flat. \nFrom the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123. In refuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53 (43%) incidents with a further 63 (51%) incidents being contained or controlled. \n  \n \n  \nWhat cannot be defined by the data is whether the installation of sprinklers within buildings is limited to these refuse stores alone or extended to the occupied flat areas. \nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire including. \n\nWhere the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the premises emergency plan\, the cause and effect should be designed to allow the appropriate emergency response allowing the attendance of the FRS. The actuation of a sprinkler head should be taken as a confirmed fire.\nRefuse fusible-link automatic fire resisting shutters.\n\nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire\, reinforced in an open letter from the LFB in 2020\, forwarded to those responsible for fire specifically aimed at shopping centres\, identifying the importance of maintaining fire safety systems. This principle applies to all buildings where fixed installations are installed \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 3\nIncident Data Report Focus on Sprinklers\nLFB Open Letter\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nIn order to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n       
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-refuse-store-fire-sprinkler-activation-backs-up-findings-contained-within-the-bafsa-incident-report-that-sprinklers-do-extinguish-contain-refuse-store-fires/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240104
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240105
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240226T194202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T194202Z
UID:10000455-1704326400-1704412799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Tower Hamlets Bedroom Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 4 January 2024.\nLocation; Tower Hamlets.\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 4 to 9 storeys.\nLocation of fire; Flat.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade. (LFB)\n\nLFB have reported the following sprinkler activation within a new purpose-built development consisting of 53 new homes providing one\, two- and three-bedroom flats across three separate blocks. Operational crews established that one fire sprinkler head actuated containing\, controlling a bedroom fire within a flat. \nAnalysis of compound primary fire data \nInterrogating fire primary data 2018/19 to 2020/2021 where sprinklers systems were reported as present and having an impact inside the flats\, 56 activations were reported. \n\n40 activations within the kitchen\n9 activations within the living room\n7 activations within the bedroom/bedsitting room\n\n \nOf the 7 reported sprinkler activations for bedroom/bedsitting room fires on each occasion the fire was either extinguished\, contained/controlled. \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety Automatic Fire Suppression System is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued\, The provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 3\nIncident Data Report Focus on Sprinklers\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nTo make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \n\nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n         
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/tower-hamlets-bedroom-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Tower Hamlets
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231216T233800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231217T012400
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240113T184641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T222223Z
UID:10000448-1702769880-1702776240@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Canary Wharf Tall Building Residential Bin/Refuse Store Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 16 December 2023\nTine of call;23;38\nTime of stop;01:24\nLocation; Park Drive\, Isle of dogs\nUse of building; Residential block of flats\nNumber of floors; 58\nLocation of fire; Second floor sub basement bin/refuse store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade(LFB)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident highlighting the benefits of sprinklers within a residential blocks of flats involving a second floor sub basement bin store fire. \n The Incident \n\n4 pump fire requiring 25 firefighters from Popular\, Shadwell and Plaistow fire stations.\nOn arrival operational crews established that there was a small fire within the second floor sub basement bin/refuse store.\nWhich had been contained\, controlled by the activation of one sprinkler head which also raised the alarm following its activation.\nThe fire was extinguished by crew using firefighting media.\nThere were no reports of any injuries.\n\nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, like sprinklers\, alongside other fire safety measures can greatly reduce the impact of fires on people\, property\, homes and communities.  \n“Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.” \nConclusion  \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving sub basement fires for operational firefighters which can be a high risk activity and physically demanding caused by extreme temperatures.\nSprinkler activation reduces heat transfer\, toxic gases\, smoke and reduces the chances of flashover allowing tenable conditions within the room of origin\, increasing escape time and keeps the fire contained\, controlled or in some cases extinguished before the arrival of the Fire Rescue Service.\n\nIncident Data Reports where sprinklers were recorded as having been present/operated. \n\nThis incident reinforces the findings contained within the BAFSA\, Incident Data Reports which provided a detailed analysis of compound data of fire incidents in Great Britain Where sprinklers were reported over the period 2018/19 to 2020/2021 within purpose built block of flats.\nThe fire data around the incidents provides powerful evidence as to the ability of fire sprinklers and other forms of AFSS in protecting our communities from fire.\n\n                         \n\nRefuse stores accounted for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers were reported in fire incidents in purpose- built blocks of flats with 145 incidents followed by kitchen fires with 89.\nSprinkler Impact from the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123.\nIn refuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53(43%) incidents with a further 63(51%) incidents being contained or controlled.\n\nSupporting the evidence collated that sprinklers do work\, the National Fire Chiefs Council and the National Fire Sprinkler Network have worked together to investigate the effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems\, in an independent report completed by Optimal Economics interrogating thousands of incidents providing detailed and  comprehensive analysis of the activation and performance of sprinkler systems used to control fires in buildings. \n\nThe evidence indicates that sprinklers have an operational reliability of 94% and when they do operate\, they extinguish the fire on 99% of occasions on a wide range of buildings.\nThis was further evidenced by the Sprinklers Saves UK Annual Review 2022/2023 which reinforces the above- mentioned findings that fire sprinklers have been proven to have a good track record in reducing the impact of fire.\n\nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nLFB Press Release Sprinklers\nBAFSA Incident Data Report Focus On Sprinklers\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance……\nIf you hear of a save report it using this link
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/canary-wharf-tall-building-bin-refuse-store-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240122T165443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T165705Z
UID:10000451-1701907200-1701993599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Student Halls of Residence Kitchen Sprinkler Activation Essex
DESCRIPTION:Incident; Chip Pan Fire\nWhen; 7 December 2023\nWhere\, University of Essex\nUse of premises; Halls of residence\nLocation of incident: Communal Kitchen\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nTriangle fire have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a 5th floor communal kitchen fire within a 6 storey tall building caused by a hot oil spillage from a chip pan fire within a student hall of residence. The fire was extinguished by the actuation of one concealed sprinkler head contained to the room of origin with no injuries reported. Upon activation\, the onsite security staff implemented the premises emergency plan in accordance with the premises fire strategy. \nSprinkler Specification \n\nInstalled to BS9251:2014\nWater supply Shared booster Cold water supply\nShared pump(s)s&tanks(s)\nSprinkler heads RD208\n\nStudent Halls of Residence are undoubtedly a challenging environment from a fire safety perspective with their own individual challenges. The student’s lifestyle is typically associated with a reduced level of caution when it comes to appreciating risk. The dangers of cooking related fires were reinforced from Home office fire statistics\, 66% of the 160 plus fires attended by fire rescue services at Student Halls of Residence in 2019/20 were started by cooking appliances \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, this is the seventh  incident reported to Sprinklersaves.co.uk putting the myth to bed that residential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on fires involving chip pans. On each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained/contained. \nBAFSA have released a comprehensive video that demonstrates the clear benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, click here to open.  Fire 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 \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety AFSS is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued. \nThe danger of student accommodation fires cannot be underestimated as this was clearly demonstrated following the fire in Bolton involving the premises known as the ‘Cube’ November 2019. The speed with which the fire took hold and the devastating impact it had on the building was shocking. The Greater Manchester Fire Rescue Service (GMFRS) press release states that due to the full and immediate evacuation of the premises many lives were saved. \nFull details on the incident are contained in the GMFRS Cube Incident Report\, it should be noted sprinklers were not fitted. \nLinks/source \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nSprinkler Saves Winter Update\nManchester Fire and Rescue Service Cube Fire Report\nWembley Student accommodation activation\nTriangle Fire\n Previous recorded chip pan sprinkler activations\n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\nLondon 21 August 2023\nPoole 16 November 2023
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/student-halls-of-residence-kitchen-sprinkler-activation-essex/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T182800
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231204T193700
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20240119T122418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T122656Z
UID:10000450-1701714480-1701718620@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Sub Basement Sauna Room fire contained\, controlled by Sprinklers
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 4 December 2023\nTine of call;18:28\nTime of stop;19:37\nLocation; Cleveland Street\, Fitzrovia\nUse of building; Residential/commercial Mixed use building\,\nNumber of floors; 3 plus 2x basement levels\nLocation of fire; Sauna room\, sub basement level\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade(LFB\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident highlighting the benefits of sprinklers involving a sauna located on the second floor sub basement level. \n The premises \nResidential development comprising of 3 separate buildings with landscaped gardens on the podium level with commercial premises located on the ground floor. \n\nBlock A: comprising ground and nine upper stories.\nBlock B: Ground and three upper floors.\nBlock C: Ground and three upper floors with basement (car park) and sub basement.\nProviding in total 88 private apartments\, 15 flats\, four penthouses with private rooftop terraces.\n46 Residential parking spaces\nAmenities include a gym\, screening room\, dining room\, lounge and sauna.\n\nThe Incident \n\n4 pump fire requiring 25 firefighters from Euston\, soho and Paddington fire stations.\nOn arrival operational crews established that there was a fire within the second sub level basement sauna room which had been contained\, controlled by the activation of three sprinkler heads.\nThe fire was extinguished by crew using firefighting media including a main branch.\n50% of the sauna was damaged by fire\, the fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by items left on a sauna\nThere were no reports of any injuries.\nThe incident was closed within 70 minutes\, highlighting the benefits of sprinklers for business continuity.\n\nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The numbers of buildings in London with sprinklers systems is still very low and we would like to see this increase. Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, like sprinklers\, alongside other fire safety measures can greatly reduce the impact of fires on people\, property\, homes and communities. \n“Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.” \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving basement fires for operational firefighters which can be a high risk activity\, physically demanding caused by extreme temperatures.\nSprinkler activation reduces heat transfer\, toxic gases\, smoke\, and flashover allowing tenable conditions within the room of origin\, increasing escape time and keeps the fire contained\, controlled or in some cases extinguished before the arrival of the Fire Rescue Service\n\nHow sauna fires can lead to multi million pound loss \nThe above mentioned incident clearly identifies the benefits of providing sprinkler protection for a sauna fire which was dealt with in a controlled manor by LFB with the incident closed within 70 minutes. \nWhen you compare this incident to a similar incident reported from Paul Redington\, from Zurich’s property major loss team involving a commercial leisure centre in the south of England\, the outcome was so munch different with a devastating outcome. \nA cleaning operative inadvertently left a towel on top of a live heater at the end of a shift. A fire then developed\, eventually spreading to the rest of the building. The premises was a total loss\, with the initial claim put at over £30 million – half of which was business interruption. \nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could have been so different!!!!!!!!!! \nSaunas pose a relatively high fire risk\, If not properly managed and maintained due to the combination of timber construction\, combustible insulation and fire risks from electrical hazards\, accidential ignition where towels and other objects are placed on the heater. \nFire protection for a suna\, consideration should be given to providing an Automatic Fire Suppression System where the fire risk assessment indicates this would be a valid control measure as part of a package of fire safety measures. Further details on the management of saunas can be found in the RISC Authority document RC50 Fire Safety in the construction and use of saunas. \nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nLFB Press Release Sprinklers\nSprinkler Saves Autumn Update No 3\nZurich Insurance\, How sauna fires can lead to a multimillion pound loss\nRISC Authority document RC50 Fire Safety in the construction and use of saunas.\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance…… \nIn order to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging the FRS to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link \n           \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-sub-basement-sauna-room-fire-contained-controlled-by-sprinklers/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231201T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T093000
DTSTAMP:20260417T070418
CREATED:20231211T132735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T174133Z
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SUMMARY:Primary School Commercial Kitchen Sprinkler Activation Wales
DESCRIPTION:Image Credit MAWWFRS \n\nDate of incident; 1 Decmebr 2023\nTime of call 08:57\nLocation; Wales\nUse of building; Primary School\nNumber of floors; 2\nDimensions 50m x 50m\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service (MAWWFRS)\n\nMAWWFRS have reported a school commercial catering kitchen fire\, which can be highly destructive with numerous causes of catering equipment fires reported across the country and once they arise\, they are difficult to control. The potential loss to to both property and life can be disastrous. This incident cleary demonstrated the benefits of sprinklers within schools supporting the findings of the Sprinkler saves UK report completed onbehalf of the National Fire Chiefs Council to form part of the industry’s case to Government to kake sprinklers Mandatory in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \n The Incident \n\nKitchen fire involving a gas powered cooker hobb\, plastic container.\nContained\, controlled by the activation of concealed sprinkler head.\nExtinguished by operational crews on arrival with firefighting media.\nDue to the effective management of fire safety arrangements\, the kitchen doors limited smoke percolation to the immediate kitchen area only\nFire damage was contained to the cooker hobb\, flooring located directly below the fire\nUpon the activation of the premises fire alarm\, 225 students/staff immediately evacuated the premises with no injuries reported.\n\n  \n       \nImages credit MAWWFRS \nObservations \n\nEffective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. The use of a combined approach allows the occupants to exit the building safely/damage to the property is minimized as demonstrated following this incident\nThe effectiveness of the sprinkler system was compromised as the seat of fire was shielded by the cooking range canopy located directly above the cooking hobb. preventing the sprinkler system from extinguishing the fire\, the fire was contained/controlled.\nA bespok wet chemical system was installed to compensate for this anomaly which was not mauualy operated at the time of the fire.\n\nOn this occasion\, the impact of this school fire was minimal due to the installation of the sprinkler system which is mandatory for all new built schools in Wales\, this is not the case for England\, current guidance when first released in 2007\, acknoweldeged the important role of sprinklers and stated that all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in low-risk schools \nWhen you compare this to a school fire in  Yatton Bristol on the 29 May 2023 where sprinklers were not fitted\, the outcome on this occasion was that the school lost 6 classrooms and over 100 pupils were displaced to surrounding schools. Temporary classrooms have now been provided allowing all year groups to be taught on site from September 2023. The rebuild of the infant school is currently being planned and is expected to take at least a year. \n   \nImage credit Avon Fire& Rescue Servic \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2 link to the NFCC Sprinkler Saves UK report\nReporting a sprinkler save
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SUMMARY:London Fire Brigade Reported Sprinkler Activations December 2023
DESCRIPTION:image credit DPJ Sprinklers Ltd \, Kitchen fire London October 2023.\nDemonstrating the power of sprinklers for Kitchen fires.\n\nThe continued support\, commitment of The London Fire Brigade\, (LFB) reporting real\, tangible examples of where Automatic Fire Suppressions (AFSS) have actuated within the capital and in doing so saved life and protected property should not be underestimated. \nThe story around the incident provides powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters\, and property from fire.They also provide environmental benefits\, reducing fire loss\, damage to the environment\, reducing carbon emissions and reducing the use of water from the resulting firefighting operations preventing expensive restoration of buildings\, replacing expensive equipment\, plant machinery. \nPromoting the benefits of sprinklers\, sprinkler activations will encourage housing providers\, stakeholders\, partners\, and others to install AFSS to protect the most vulnerable residents\, property from fire within Greater London throughout the United Kingdom. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, like sprinklers\, alongside other fire safety measures can greatly reduce the impact of fires on people\, property\, homes and communities. “Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.”  \nFor the month of December 2023\, 11 primary fires were reported to Sprinkler Saves UK where sprinklers were reported as present/activated and having an impact covering a range of buildings and occupancies which should be of no surprise as the capital of the United Kingdom. London is also the largest city with a population of just over 9 million and is projected to reach 10 million by 2035. The risk from fire in the capital is diverse\, ranging from dwellings\, large industrial premises\, complex retail shopping centres\, major transport hubs\, hotels\, hostels. \nKey Results \nType of AFSS present\, operated. \n\n10 sprinkler incidents\n1 water mist activation\n\nDwellings accounted for 6 activations. \n\n1x house.\n1x Converted flat/maisonette-3 or more storeys.\n4x Purpose built block of flats/maisonettes-10 or more storeys.\n\nOther buildings accounted for 5 activations. \n\n1x Gym\n1x supermarket\n1x Single shop\n2x Self-contained sheltered housing\n\nOf which  \n\n6 fires were contained/controlled by the activation of the AFSS.\n5 fires were extinguished by the activation of the AFSS.\n\n¹Providing further evidence\, Supporting the most recent UK research was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types:\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate. \n \nIt cannot be stressed how important active systems are\, they should not be viewed as an alternative to passive fire protection systems. Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another.AFSS play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment \nDecember Case Studies \n\nGym Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 2 December 2023.\nTine of call; 04:18.\nLocation; Hackney\nUse of building; Mixed use commercial/residential\,\nNumber of floors Lower ground floor\, ground plus 8.\nLocation of fire; Cloakroom\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nA fire within the premises cloakroom was extinguished by the activation of 1 sprinkler head located in the room of origin\, limiting fire spread to the item 1st ignited. No further firefighting was required by operational crews on arrival. Enquires are ongoing regarding the cause of the fire\, the benefits of sprinklers clearly demonstrated for business continuity\, sprinklers not only protect lives\, but they also protect property\, businesses\, and jobs. \n\nHouse Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 3 December 2023.\nTine of call; 16:26.\nLocation; Lewisham.\nUse of building; Private dwelling\,\nNumber of floors; Lower ground floor\, ground plus 2\nLocation of fire; Living room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nFour appliances were mobilised from Lewisham\, Lee Green\, Greenwich\, and Deptford fire stations to a fire within a new purpose-built terraced house involving candles which was contained\, controlled by the activation of 1 fire sprinkler. Limiting fire spread to the lower ground floor\, the fire extinguished by operational crews on arrival using 1 hose reel jet. One man left the building before the arrival of LFB and was treated on scene by the London Ambulance Service. The cause of the is believed to have been accidental and caused by a candle. \n\nSelf-Contained Sheltered Housing Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 4 December 2023.\nTine of call; 17:13.\nLocation; Southwark.\nUse of building; Sheltered Housing.\nNumber of floors; Lower ground floor\, ground plus 2\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nThe decision taken by Southwark Council in 2024 to install sprinklers to its sheltered housing schemes and temporary accommodation hostels as part of a £32 million plans to improve fire safety clearly demonstrated following a kitchen fire within one of their schemes. Fire crews were mobilised to a kitchen fire involving a cooker which was successfully contained/controlled by the activation of 1 sprinkler limiting the fire to the floor of origin. The fire was extinguished by operational crews using 1 hose reel jet. \nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety AFSS is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke\, allowing more time for the occupants to escape to safety or be rescued\, The provision of a sprinkler system does not neglect the need for other fire practical precautions or provisions where the person is at higher-than-average risk from fire\, unable to self-evacuate in the event of a fire. \n\nMixed-use building Sauna Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 4 December 2023.\nTine of call; 18:28.\nTime of stop; 19:37.\nLocation; Cleveland Street\, Fitzrovia.\nUse of building; Residential/commercial Mixed-use building\,\nNumber of floors; 3 plus 2x basement levels.\nLocation of fire; Sauna room\, sub-basement level.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nFour pump fire requiring 25 firefighters from Euston\, soho and Paddington fire stations. On arrival operational crews established that there was a fire within the second sub level basement sauna room which had been contained\, controlled by the activation of three sprinkler heads which was extinguished by crews using firefighting media including a main branch. 50% of the sauna was damaged by fire\, the fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by items left on a sauna. There were no reports of any injuries\, the incident was closed within 70 minutes\, highlighting the benefits of sprinklers for business continuity. \n\nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving basement fires for operational firefighters which can be a high-risk activity\, physically demanding caused by extreme temperatures.\nSprinkler activation reduces heat transfer\, toxic gases\, smoke\, and flashover allowing tenable conditions within the room of origin\, increasing escape time and keeps the fire contained\, controlled or in some cases extinguished before the arrival of the Fire Rescue Service.\n\n\nSupermarket Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 6 December 2023.\nTine of call; 09:34.\nLocation; Hackney.\nUse of building; Supermarket.\nNumber of floors; Ground plus 1.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nIt is reported that the premises water mist system within the room of origin operated following a fire involving a cooker limiting the fire to the item 1st ignited. Further interrogation of the data is required to identify the type of water mist system installed\, due to the type of incident reported\, it would be expected that a bespoke system was installed to protect the cooking range. \n\nFlat Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 13 December 2023.\nTine of call; 02:37.\nTime of stop: 04:54\nLocation; Redbridge\nUse of building; Converted Flat/Maisonettes – 3 or more storeys.\nNumber of floors; Ground plus 8.\nLocation of fire; Bedsitting room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\n Fire crews were called to a fire on the 4th floor of a former office block converted into 60 studio flats involving a bedsitting room which was contained/controlled by the activation of 1 sprinkler head limiting the fire to the room of origin. It is reported that 5 adults were treated on scene by the London Ambulance Service and two taken to hospital. Further enquires are ongoing regarding the cause of the fire. \nBenefits of installing a Residential Sprinkler System \n\nInternal fire spread within the flat contained/controlled\, preventing further fire spread to the common ways.\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFlash over prevented.\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\n\n7. Shop Fire \n\nDate of incident; 15 December 2023.\nTine of call; 06:32.\nLocation; Camden\nUse of building; Commercial\nNumber of floors; Basement\, Ground plus 3\nLocation of fire; Other\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\n The benefits of installing sprinklers for commercial premises demonstrated following this incident involving a ground floor shop. One fire sprinkler activated in the room of origin containing the fire to the room of origin. The fire was extinguished by operational crews using a hose reel jet. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Business continuity\, the installation of a sprinkler system provides long term protection businesses preventing catastrophic losses and ensuring safety of lives.  \n\nRefuse Store Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 16 December 2023.\nTine of call; 23:38.\nTime of stop: 01:24\nLocation; Tower Hamlets\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nNumber of floors; Basement\, ground plus 57\nLocation of fire; Refuse Store/Bin Room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire involving a high-rise residential block of flats\, on arrival it was established that a small fire within a paladin bin within the basement was contained/controlled by the activation of one sprinkler head. operational crews extinguished the fire using extinguishing media\, no injuries were reported. \nDanger of Refuse Chute/bin store fires \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. It is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\n\nSheltered Housing Lithium battery fire. \n\n\nDate of incident; 17 December 2023.\nTine of call; 21:06.\nTime of stop: 21:57\nLocation; Forest Hill\nUse of building; Self-contained Sheltered Housing\nNumber of floors; Basement\, ground plus 8\nLocation of fire; Bedsitting room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\nFour fire appliances from Forest Hill\, Lewisham\, Peckham and surrounding stations were mobilised to a fire within a second floor two roomed flat involving a lithium battery which was contained to the room of origin following the activation of 1 sprinkler head which extinguished the fire\, no injuries were reported. This is the second incident reported to sprinkler saves involving lithium batteries following the high-profile tall building sprinkler save reported by West Midlands Fire Rescue Service where a family were unable to self-evacuate from their flat following a fire involving an electric bike. It was established that the electric bike had been left on charge in the hallway of their flat which caught light compromising their means of escape. On arrival operational crews identified that the fire had been extinguished by the activation of the residential sprinkler system. \nIt should be noted\, Sprinkler protection of lithium-ion batteries is outside the scope of current standard sprinkler design standards e.g.\, EN\, NFPA/FM\, specialist standards are being developed for example NPFA 855. \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “Lithium batteries are susceptible to failure if incorrect chargers are used\, so it’s important to always use the correct charger for the product and buy an official one from a reputable seller. \n“You should unplug your charger when you have finished using it and we would advise not to leave it unattended or charging while people are asleep. \n“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re over-charged\, short circuited\, submerged in water or damaged\, so it’s really important to protect them against being damaged too. \n“Try to ensure they are not getting knocked around while in use or while being carried as this can increase the chance of damage to cells.” \n\nKitchen Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 29 December 2023.\nTine of call; 17:52.\nLocation; Barnet.\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nNumber of floors; Ground plus 14.\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\n\nKitchen Fire\n\n\nDate of incident; 31 December 2023.\nTine of call; 14:53.\nLocation; Lambeth.\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nNumber of floors; Ground plus 35\nLocation of fire; Kitchen.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\n\n Operational crews were called to the above-mentioned kitchen fires which were both successfully extinguished by the actuation of 1 sprinkler head\, requiring no further firefighting action by operational crews on arrival. \nLinks \n                 \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023.\nWinter Sprinkler Saves Update.\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Press Release\, Flat Fire Forest Hill\nLFB Press Release Flat Fire-Isle of Dogs\nSprinkler Saves\, Tall Building Lithium-Ion Battery Fire\n\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis for Fire Service Data \nAbout Sprinkler Saves \nSprinkler Saves works closely with our FRS representatives and the sprinkler industry to collate sprinkler saves\, promoting their ability to control a contain and control fire and ultimately saves lives and protect property. \nWhat is a sprinkler save?  \nA sprinkler save is where one or more sprinkler heads activate to control/extinguish a building fire – providing powerful evidence as to the ability of sprinklers to reduce the effects of fire. They also provide environmental benefits\, reducing fire loss\, damage to the environment\, reducing carbon emissions and reducing the use of water from the resulting firefighting operations preventing expensive restoration of buildings\, replacing expensive equipment and plant. \nReporting saves.  \nYour continued support reporting and collating sprinkler saves makes a difference. If you have information about a Sprinkler Save please share it with Sprinkler Saves filling out the Sprinkler Saves reporting form on the website\, click here
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LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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