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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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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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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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DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
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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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DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
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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
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/primary-school-commercial-kitchen-sprinkler-activation-wales/
LOCATION:Wales
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
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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
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-fire-brigade-reported-sprinkler-activations-december-2023/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231124T093000
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DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231130T145046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T160908Z
UID:10000444-1700818200-1701085680@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Derby Extra Care Housing Bedroom Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit DFRS\nThe image of the incident speaks a thousand words capturing the activation of the sprinkler head with fire damage contained to the bed mattress\, head board with light smoke damage to the walls and ceiling.\n\nDate of incident; 24 November 2023\nTime of call 09:43\nTime of stop 11:48\nLocation; Derbyshire\nUse of building; Supported living\, extra care housing\nNumber of floors; three\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service (DFRS)\n\nDFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident highlighting the benefits of residential sprinklers for premises housing some of our most vulnerable residents of our communities. The premises provides care\, support in a large modern purpose-designed three-storey building containing 98 one and two bedroom apartments for people usually over the age of 55. \nThe Incident \n\nOperational crews were mobilised from Derbyshire Kingsway\, Nottingham Road fire stations\nOn arrival crews identified a bedroom fire within a flat on the ground floor of the premises involving bedding materials which had caught light.\nIt was established that the fire had been controlled\, contained by the activation of one sprinkler head before the arrival of operational crews.\nThe fire was extinguished by breathing apparatus crews using 1 hose reel jet\nThe resident evacuated the premises with no injuries reported\nBusiness continuity\, comprehensive information was available on site for operational crews to interact with the sprinkler system\, isolate the system once it was established the fire had been extinguished.\nThe fire was contained to the room of origin with no injuries reported\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation by DFRS\n\nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety Automatic Fire Suppresion 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 \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/derby-extra-care-housing-bedroom-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Derby
CATEGORIES:Residential
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231119T165406Z
UID:10000441-1700265600-1700351999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:South Wales Domestic Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 18 November 2023\nLocation; South Wales\nUse of building; Single Private Dwelling (House)\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\, BS9251:2014 Category 1\n\nRSP Fire Sprinkler Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a family house fire in the South Wales valleys. It is reported that one sprinkler head activated extinguishing the fire caused by an accident involving a cigarette lighter\, no injuries were reported. Reinstatement of the system was completed in under 2 hours from time of call received by RSP at 1:32. \nIn October 2013\, The National Assembly for Wales passed legislation that require fire sprinkler systems to be installed in new converted houses and flats. Without this decision the outcome of this fire could have been so much different.  Tragically identified following the recent multiple fatal house fire in Hounslow\, London in November 2023\, sprinklers were not fitted. Unlike Wales\, sprinklers are not mandatory for new and converted homes in England\, Sprinklers are only required for life safety for new residential blocks with a top floor height of 11 mabove ground level. \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nLondon Fire Brigade incident Hounslow
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/south-wales-domestic-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:South Wales
CATEGORIES:Domestic
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231117
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231130T125403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T125403Z
UID:10000443-1700092800-1700179199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Poole Chip Pan Fire Tall Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 16 November 2023\nLocation; Poole\nUse of building; Residential block of flats\nNumber of floors; Ten\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS)\n\nDWFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident highlighting the benefits of retrofitting sprinklers within residential blocks of flats following the decision made by The Borough of Poole in July 2018 to retrofit residential sprinklers within all the 6 residential blocks. Who should be applauded for providing a further layer of safety from fire for their residents as part of a package of fire safety measures. \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. \nSprinkler system \n\nInstalled to BS9251:2014\nCategory 3 System\nCoverage; dwellings\, (flats) communal areas\n\nThe Incident \n\nOperational crews were mobilised from Poole\, surrounding fire stations.\nOn arrival crews identified a kitchen fire on the 9th floor of a 10 storey building involving a chip pan which activated the residential sprinkler system.\nContaining\, controlling the fire before the arrival of operational crews.\nNo injuries were reported\nBusiness continuity\, the incident was closed within 60 minutes with the engineer on route to reset the system.\n\nConclusion  \nThis incident clearly identifies the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\, this is the Sixth 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. \n On each occasion the fire was extinguished\, contained/contained. \n Previous recorded incidents \n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\nLondon 21 August 2023\n\n BAFSA 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 \n\n(The Home Office collects detailed information on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services.)\n\n Links \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/poole-chip-pan-fire-tall-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Poole
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231106
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231114T191531Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231114T200758Z
UID:10000440-1699142400-1699228799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sprinkler System Tall Building Activation Lambeth
DESCRIPTION:Image credit LFB  \n\nDate of incident; 5 November 2023\nTime of call 18:11\nTime of stop 20:00\nLocation; Milbank\, London\nUse of building; Residential Block of Flats\nLocation of fire; Flat\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Residential Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident that demonstrates once again the benefits of sprinklers for residential accommodation. \nThe Incident \n\nFive appliances were mobilised requiring 35 firefighters form Lambeth\, Soho\, and Clapham fire stations.\nThe alarm was raised following the activation of the premises sprinkler system.\nOn arrival it was established that the fire was within a flat on the fourth floor of a nine-storey building which had been contained within the flat by the sprinkler system\nThe fire was extinguished by crew using firefighting media.\nThe cause of the fire was due to a defective washer dryer.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nLFB Spokesperson  \nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The numbers of buildings in London with sprinklers systems are 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.” \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 \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nLFB Incidents
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/1453/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231028
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231102T170634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T171110Z
UID:10000438-1698364800-1698451199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:A picture is worth a thousand words\, Specialised Housing Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nDate of incident; 27 October 2023\nLocation; London\nUse of building; Specialised Housing\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; BS9251:2014 Residential Sprinklers\n1x Residential concealed pendent sprinkler head actuated.\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\n\nDPJ Sprinklers Ltd\, leading from the front reporting the above sprinkler actuation\, promoting the many benefits sprinklers bring protecting our most vulnerable residents from fire.  The outcome of which will entice housing providers\, local authorities\, landlords\, architects to install sprinklers making them the norm not the exception. \nKitchen Images \n\nThe Kitchen image clearly identifies minor smoke damage on the walls\, ceiling with no visible fire damage present.\nThe sprinkler cover plate successfully detached from its housing allowing the sprinkler head to drop from its housing\, activate.\n\n  \n                            \nImage credit DPJ Sprinklers Ltd\, \nThe Incident \n\nA fire within a specialised housing retirement complex of 4 floors containing 38\, 1-bedroom flats.\nThe alarm was raised following the activation of one concealed pendent sprinkler head following a fire within the kitchen involving cooking on the electric hob of the cooker.\nThe fire was contained to the room of origin\, extinguished before the arrival of the LFB\, no further firefighting was required.\nNo injuries were reported\, resident self-evacuated.\nFrom time of arrival of the engineer the system was reinstated within 2.5 hours.\n\nThis incident clearly identifies\, reinforces that.  \n\nA correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect and control a fire at an early stage of development and actuate an alarm.\nOperation of the system rapidly reduces the rate of production of heat and smoke.\nAllowing more time for the occupants to escape safely or be rescued.\n\nSupporting 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”. \nAcross all premises types:\n• Sprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\n• Sprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate. \nSprinkler system \n\nInstalled to BS9251:2014\, category 2 system.\nWater supply: twin supply\, dedicated external bespoke GRP Tank Room and plastic tank.\nDuty and St/by pump linked to the premises fire alarm system.\nUPS back up power supply.\nCoverage; dwellings.\nIsolation valves located on each floor level. (1 zone per floor)\nRFC49 Residential concealed pendent sprinkler heads\n\n                 \nImage credit DPJ Sprinklers Ltd \n Legislation \n\nUnlike Scotland and Wales\, it is not mandatory to install fire sprinklers in new build specialised housing schemes in England.\nBAFSA\, welcome’s the government’s recent proposal for sprinklers to be fitted in new care homes in England a change we have all been calling for in the fire sector for many years\, we would also encourage government to look at fitting sprinklers in new specialised housing schemes following the lead of Scotland and Wales.\n\nNewgrange Care Home Fire \n \nImage credit HFRS \n\nWhen you compare this to the Newgrange care home fire\, housing are most vulnerable residents of society\, the outcome was so much different.\nThe scene of a major fire in 2017 which broke out in the early hours of the morning. The home was occupied by 35 residents\, sprinklers were not fitted. The fire resulted in 33 elderly and immobile residents being rescued by firefighters\, sadly two residents died because of the fire.\nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could have been so much different\, following the fire the coroner raised concerns that sprinkler systems are not mandatory in care homes. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service (HFRS) recommended sprinklers be installed.\nThe home was rebuilt – without fire sprinklers.!!!!!!!!\n\nTo drive change\, we need your support to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception\, if you hear of a save report it. \n \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\n“Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/images-speak-a-thousand-words-specialised-housing-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231015
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231030T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231030T174545Z
UID:10000437-1697241600-1697327999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Tall Building Fire
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 14 October 2023\nTime of call;04:06\nLocation; Southwark\, London\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nNumber of floors; 36\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident to promote the many benefits sprinklers can bring protecting tall building fires by the installation of sprinklers.  \nReinforcing the fire data contained within the BAFSA publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have assisted to protect our communities from fire.  The Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment.  \nThe Incident \n\nThe alarm was raised following the activation of the residential sprinkler system within a flat\nIgnition source\, smoking materials\nTwo sprinkler heads activated controlling\, extinguishing the fire to room of origin\nNo further firefighting was required on arrival by the LFB\n\nBenefits of installing a residential tall building with sprinklers.  \n Rapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan. \n\nAllowing firefighters in carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\n\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 \n Reinforcing the fire data contained within the BAFSA publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have assisted to protect our communities from fire. Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. \nThe review is broken down into three key areas. \n\nInterrogating fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021\, reference to the fire data sets captured by the Incident Recording System\nOverview of fire data sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types.\nCollection of Sprinkler save case studies reported to sprinkler saves uk\n\n To drive change\, we need your support to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception\, if you hear of a save report it. \n \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-tall-building-fire/
LOCATION:southwark
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231120T192523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231130T212210Z
UID:10000442-1697068800-1697155199@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:"Thanks to my sprinklers and working fire alarms\, I was kept safe in my flat. You don't think it will happen to you\, but it did\, and I'm so thankful my life was saved"
DESCRIPTION:  \nSupported Living Sprinkler Activation\n\nDate of incident; 12 October 2023\nLocation; Wolverhampton\nUse of building; Supported Living\nNumber of floors; Two\nLocation of fire; Living room\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service\n\nWolverhampton Homes have reported the above-mentioned incident confirming their commitment to sprinklers allowing this positive news story to be promoted to a wider audience. Demonstrating the clear benefits of sprinklers for fires within dwellings\, the outcome of which will entice other stakeholders\, housing providers to install sprinklers protecting the most vulnerable residents of our communities. Funding for the installation of the sprinkler system obtained from the government the Care and Support Specialised Housing fund whose aim is to support and accelerate the development of specialist affordable housing which meets the needs of older people and adults with disabilities or mental health problems. \n Sprinkler system \n\nInstalled to BS9251\nCategory 1 System\nWater supply; town main\nCoverage; dwellings\, communal areas including corridors\, storeroom\, and stairs.\nSystem linked to a remote monitoring station.\n\nThe Incident \n\nAlarm raised following the activation of the residential sprinkler system.\nSeat of the fire involved the living room sofa which caught light due to the proximity of a lite cigarette.\nTwo sprinkler heads activated controlling\, extinguishing the fire to room of origin with smoke damage reported to adjacent rooms.\nNo injuries were reported.\nFlat of origin was decanted allowing for redecoration following the incident\n\nComment from Resident \nThanks to my sprinklers and working fire alarms\, I was kept safe in my flat. You don’t think it will happen to you\, but it did\, and I’m so thankful my life was saved. \nWhen you compare this to a similar fire reported by London Fire Brigade involving smoking materials the outcome was so much different \n\nFlat fire\, Shepherds Bush\nDate of incident 19/10/2023\nTime of call 22:51\nTime of stop 23:44\nFour pump fire\nGround floor flat damaged by fire inside a four-story house converted into flats.\nOne woman rescued from the flat by firefighters wearing Breathing Apparatus\nImmediate emergency care provided by firefighters\, removed to hospital by London Ambulance Service\nCause of the fire\, careless disposal of smoking materials\n\nTo drive change\, we need your support to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception\, if you hear of a save report it. \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nWolverhampton Homes\, Sprinkler page promoting sprinkler saves\nLondon Fire Brigade Incident Shepherds Bush Flat fire
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wolverhampton-supported-living-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231005
DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
CREATED:20231007T071832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231007T075603Z
UID:10000436-1696377600-1696463999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Cleveland Tall Building Chip Pan Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit\, BAFSA video chip pan demonstration \n\nFire Rescue Service\, Cleveland Fire Brigade (CFB)\nIncident; Apartment fire\nWhen; 4 October 2023\nTime of call; 12:30\nWhere\, Cleveland\nType of Premises; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Residential Sprinkler System\n\nThe Premises \n\n12-storey general purpose block of flats\nContaining 66 flats\nConcrete floors and stairs\nDesigned and built in the early 1960’s.\n\nThe premises was retrofitted with a Residential Sprinkler System installed to BS9251 following a review of the fire safety of high-rise buildings completed by Stockton-on-Tees borough council committee following the tragic events of the Grenfell fire tragedy in 2017. \nThe benefits of this decision have been demonstrated once again as this is the second reported successful sprinkler Chip Pan Save involving a tall building fire from CFB. \nIncident \n\nAt 12:30\, fire crews from Billingham\, Hartlepool\, Middlesbrough\, Skelton\, Stockton fire stations were mobilised\nOn arrival operational crews identified that 1x sidewall sprinkler head activated within the kitchen of a flat\nExtinguishing  the fire before the arrival of CFB\n5% fire damage to room of origin\, 50%smoke damage to the living room\nOne resident required minor treatment for burns due to actions to extinguish the fire applying water to the chip pan.\n\n This incident demonstrates the benefits of installing life safety sprinklers as part of a holistic approach providing powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment\, identifying the benefits of sprinklers involving chip pan fires\,    \nThis is  the sixth incident reported incident involving chip pan fires  putting the myth to bed that residential sprinklers as an extinguishing media should not be used on fires involving chip pans. \n Benefits of the Residential Sprinkler System  \n\nInternal fire spread within the apartment contained/controlled\, preventing 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 time\, security to implement a tactical fire plan.\n\nThis incident reinforces the findings of the reports published by The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) providing detailed analysis of compound data on fire incidents in Great Britain where sprinklers were reported over the period of 1018/19 to 20/21 focusing on Purpose built blocks of flats. \n\nInside the flats\, the kitchen as a fire start location accounted for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers were recorded as having been involved and activated with 40.\nOutside the flats\, refuse stores as a fire start location accounted for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers were recorded as having been involved and activated with 123\n\n \nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nSprinkler Saves Newsletter Number 2\nBAFSA\, Fire Data Reports Sprinklers in purpose built block of flats\nTall building Sprinkler save Cleveland 13 June 2021\nBAFSA video chip pan demonstration\, click here to open  chip pan fire\nReported sprinkler saves involving chip pan fires\n\n\nLincoln\, 7 August 2021\nTonypandy\, Rhondda\, 29 December 2021\nFlint 3 June 2021\nSouth Yorkshire 26 August 2022\nLondon 21 August 2022\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/cleveland-tall-building-chip-pan-fire-sprinkler-activation/
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:LFB Reported Sprinkler Activations October - November 2023
DESCRIPTION:A London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: “The numbers of buildings in London with sprinklers systems are 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. “Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.” \n  \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. The story around the incident provides powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters\, and property from fire.\nPromoting the benefits of sprinklers\, sprinkler activations will encourage housing providers\, stakeholders and partners\, and others to install Automatic Fire Suppression Systems to protect the most vulnerable residents from fire within Greater London throughout the United Kingdom.\n\n  \nFor the period October-November 2023\, 10 activations were reported by the LFB to Sprinkler Saves UK covering a range of buildings\, occupancies. \nOn each occasion it is reported \n\nThe premises AFSS activated and raised the alarm.\nOf the 10 activations 7 fires were extinguished with no further firefighting required by operational crews on arrival.\nThe remaining 3 fires were contained\, controlled by operational crews using extinguishing media.\n\n\n¹Further 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”.\nAcross all premises types:\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\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. The use of a combined approach allowing the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized.\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\n\nOctober Sprinkler Case Studies \n\nCustomer Fulfilment Centre (CFC) Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Commercial\nWhere; Bexley\nWhen; 9 October 2023\nTime of call; 09:41\nIncident; Batteries\, generators\, faulty fuel supplies-electricity\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nA fire on the ground floor of a 5 storey CFC was extinguished by the activation of the commercial sprinkler system\, demonstrating the effectiveness of a suppression system as part of a holistic approach containing\, controlling or in this case extinguishing the fire with no further firefighting media required upon the arrival of the Fire Rescue Service. (FRS) Sprinklers not only protect lives\, but they also protect property\, businesses\, and jobs. This was the second reported fire at this premises within 30 months on both occasions the sprinkler system activated extinguishing the fire. \n\nMental Health Hospital Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Commercial\nWhere; Wandsworth\nWhen; 12 October 2023\nTo call; 21:04\nIncident; Arson\, malicious\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nFire safety is a concern across the National Health Service (NHS)mental health services are especially vulnerable as they must deal with fires caused by patients who are disorganised by illness or have fire setting tendencies. There are no statutory requirements for sprinklers to be provided in hospitals except for certain high-rise buildings and certain commercial enterprises contained within hospitals. This incident demonstrates the benefits of sprinklers for mental health service premises\, on arrival operational crews identified that a fire within a room had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. The cause of the fire was identified as a malicious act. \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. \n\nTall Building Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Residential\nWhere\, Southwark\nWhen; 14 October 2023\nTime of call; 04:06\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nNumber of floors; 36\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nThe alarm was raised following a fire involving smoking materials activating the residential sprinkler system within a kitchen. Two sprinkler heads activated controlling\, extinguishing the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required. \n\nRecycling Plant Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Industrial\nWhere\, Crayford\nWhen; 25 October 2023\nTime of call; 09:22\nUse of building; Recycling Plant\nLocation of fire; Paper Compactor\nAFSS; Drencher\n\nA fire involving a paper compactor on the ground floor was contained\, controlled by the premises drencher system which activated following a fire involving combustible materials located to close to a heat source. The fire was extinguished by operational crews using a hose reel jet. \n  \n\nSelf-Contained Sheltered Housing Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Residential\nWhere\, Brent\nWhen; 29 October 2023\nTime of call; 00:55\nUse of building; Residential\nLocation of fire; flat\, Kitchen\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within a kitchen of a ground plus 2 terraced property involving cooking which had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head no further firefighting was required with total fire damage up to 5sqm no injuries were reported. \n\nMuseum Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Commercial\nWhere\, Westminster\nWhen; 31 October 2023\nTime of call; 13:44\nUse of building; Museum\nLocation of fire; Refuse/storeroom\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nA fire involving the accumulation of flammable material within a refuse room was extinguished by the activation of three sprinkler heads with fire spread limited to item first ignited. The importance of protecting heritage buildings\, whether that’s a museum\, gallery or historic buildings should not be underestimated fire sprinklers offer numerous benefits\, reducing the risk of fire related damage\, preserving not only the physical structure but also the irreplaceable treasures housed within. \nNovember Sprinkler Case Studies \n\nTall Building Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Residential\nWhere\, Westminster\nWhen; 5 November 2023\nTime of call; 18:11\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 4 to 9 storeys.\nLocation of fire; flat\, utility room\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nFive fire appliances were mobilised requiring 35 firefighters\, the alarm was raised following the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system within a 11-storey residential block of flats.  On arrival it was established that the fire was within a flat on the fourth floor of a nine-storey building which had been contained/controlled within the utility room by the sprinkler system. The fire was extinguished by crew using firefighting media. The cause of the fire was due to a defective washer dryer\, no injuries were reported. \n  \n\nTall Building Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Residential\nWhere; Haringey\nWhen; 7 November 2023\nTime of call; 22:14\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\, flat\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nOn arrival operational crews identified a fire within a flat within a new purpose-built block of flats consisting of 12 stories involving a chip pan fire which had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. No further firefighting media was required. This 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. \n\nTall Building Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Residential\nWhere; Hammersmith and Fulham\nWhen; 24 November 2023\nTime of call; 03:31\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nLocation of fire; Flat\, private balcony\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nIn the early hours operational crews were mobilised to a balcony fire within a 14-storey residential block of flats which contained/controlled the fire to floor of origin\, the fire was extinguished using firefighting media\, main branch/jet. The cause of the fire was due to unsafe disposal of a cigarette. Following an external balcony fire at West Hampstead\, on 3 July 2018 involving the actuation of multiple nozzle heads\, LFB published a comprehensive study report to raise awareness in the residential sector of the beneficial/effectiveness impact that incorporating AFSS can have in a multi-point residential high-rise fire. \n\nHotel Fire\n\n\nOccupancy; Commercial\nWhere; City of London\nWhen; 24 November 2023\nTime of call; 19:09\nUse of building; Hotel/motel\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nA fire involving an electrical appliance\, hair dryer within the bedroom of a 14-storey hotel resulted in the activation of 2 sprinkler heads which extinguished the fire\, on arrival no further firefighting media was required by operational crews. Total fire damage up to 5sqm with the fire contained to room of origin. \nIf you hear of a save report it\, it makes a difference…………… \n       \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\n¹Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An analysis from fire service data-Optimal economics repory May 2017\nReport a sprinkler save\n\n                 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-reported-sprinkler-activations-october-november-2023/
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SUMMARY:Two Care Home Fires With Two Different Outcomes…….
DESCRIPTION:click below in the links section to open the Newgrange Care Home case study Think Sprinkler Video \nThe video features an audio recording\, images of 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. \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\nWhen you compare this incident to a fire involving a real tangible example reported by Kent Fire Rescue Service where fire sprinklers have actuated and in doing so saved life and protected property within a sprinklered protected residential care home fire the outcome of this fire was so much different. \nThis is why the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association (BAFSA) The National Fire Chiefs Council are calling for all new build residential care homes to be fitted with sprinkler systems. However\, unlike in Scotland\, Wales there is no building regulation requirement in England for care homes to be fitted with sprinklers. \nIt is therefore disappointing and difficult to understand how Newgrange Care Home has been rebuilt without sprinklers installed\, against the recommendation of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service. \nBAFSA strongly welcomes the governments consultation proposing to require sprinklers in all new build care homes\, this 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. \nResidential fire sprinklers provide significant benefits to address this risk as part of a package of fire safety measures. \nKent Residential Care Home Sprinkler Activation  \n\nDate of incident; 16 September 2023.\nTine of call; 02:04.\nTime of stop; 06:25.\nLocation; Seven Oaks.\nUse of building; Care Home.\nLocation of fire; Room.\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers.\nFire Rescue Service; Kent Fire & Rescue Service. (KFRS)\n\nThe Premises \n\nTwo-storey residential care home providing accommodation and personal care for older adults some of whom are living with dementia.\n\nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were initially mobilised to reports of the automatic fire alarm sounding within the building\, en route information was received from fire brigade control of smoke logging in the corridor of the premises upgrading the incident to a fire call.\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 on the first floor of the premises.\nBreathing 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 upholstered furniture 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 with no rapid-fire growth reported.\nThe seat of the fire\, upholstered furniture was removed from the room of origin.\nTo assist with ventilation within the building\, a positive pressure ventilation fan was used to remove smoke from within the premises.\n2 minor casualties were reported.\nIgnition source\, cigarette lighter heat source and combustibles brought together.\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.\nThe sprinkler system maintained the care homes continuity of providing care to their residents with minimal disruption\, valuable community asset saved.\n\nPremises Sprinkler System \n\nBS9251:2014: – Category 3.\nDensity mm/min (l/min/M2): – 2.80mm.\nSprinkler Pipework: – CPVC.\nSource and duration of supply: – BCWS 30 Minutes.\n\nLinks/sources \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\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\nKent 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            
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/two-care-home-fires-with-two-different-outcomes/
LOCATION:Seven Oaks
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:London Commercial/Industrial Sprinkler Activations
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade have reported the following sprinkler activations for the month of September/October 2023 involving a range of commercial/industrial premises: – \n\n5 September; Food and Drink Processing plant\n9 October; Customer Fulfilment Centre\n12 October; Mental Health Facility Hospital\n\nOn each occasion it is reported: – \n\nThe premises sprinkler system activated and raised the alarm.\nOf the three activations two fires were extinguished with no further firefighting required by operational crews on arrival.\nThe remaining fire was contained\, controlled requiring the use of one hose reel jet by operational crews on arrival to extinguish the fire.\nNo more than 2 sprinkler heads were activated for each incident\nAll fires were contained to the room of origin.\n\nThe above-mentioned incidents from a healthcare facility to a customer fulfilment centre clearly identify the benefits of Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) for business resilience each fire was contained\, controlled\, or extinguished. Unfortunately\, the impact of a fire can be devastating resulting in many businesses never recovering.  AFSS have demonstrated for many years that the inclusion of a AFSS can prevent major financial and equipment losses for UK Business. \nThese incidents demonstrate once again that sprinklers do work\, the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network have worked together to investigate the effectiveness and reliability of sprinkler systems\, in an ³independent 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. The evidence indicates that sprinklers have an operational reliability of 95% when they do operate\, they extinguish the fire on 99% of occasions on a wide range of buildings.\nThe ¹Business Sprinkler Alliance highlight that the future of a West Midlands food business remains uncertain following devastating fire following a huge fire at a food business in Willenhall caused significant damage and major disruption it was another in a series of fires in the food industry in recent years\, with none of the facilities benefiting from an automatic sprinkler system. Six months later and what is left of the fire damaged structure is about to be demolished and the future of the Midland Chilled Foods business at this site remains unclear. \nTo promote the benefits of sprinklers we need the evidence\, if you hear of a save report it using the report a sprinkler save tab \n \n  \nLinks \n\n Sprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\n¹Business Sprinkler Alliance\n³Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics May 2017
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-commercial-industrial-sprinkler-activations/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial,Industrial
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SUMMARY:Canary Wharf Tall Building Kitchen Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Date of incident; 4 September 2023\nLocation; London\nUse of building; Residential\nNumber of floors; Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories\nLocation of fire; Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; BS9251:2014 Category 2 Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\n\nTriangle Fire Systems have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a luxuary residential complex of 48 stories with a business centre\, restaurants and shops. \n The Incident \n\nKitchen fire fire involving cooking with oil\nExtinguished by the activation of one residential concealed pendent sprinkler (RD208)\nWater supply\, boosted cold water\nNo injuries were reported with minimal smoke damage\, minor water damage to the flooring.\nThe service engineer was on site within 30 minutes of being notified replacing both the sprinkler head and cover cap reinstating the system back to full service.\n\nIt should be remembered the installation of a life safety Automatic Fire Suppresion System is to reduce the rate of heat and smoke allowing more time for the \n\nOccupants to escape to safety or be rescued\nFirefighters to carrying out search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risks to firefighters.\nContaining the fire within the compartment of origin\nIntegrity of the means of escape maintained\n\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 \nThis incident reinforcing the fire data contained within the BAFSA publication that focuses on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have assisted to protect our communities from fire. Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021 provides powerful evidence of the role sprinklers play\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures\, in reducing the impact of fire on people property and the environment. \nThe review is broken down into three key areas. \n\nInterrogating fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021\, reference to the fire data sets captured by the Incident Recording System\nOverview of fire data sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types.\nCollection of Sprinkler save case studies reported to sprinkler saves uk\n\nTo drive change\, we need your support to make sprinklers the norm and not the exception\, if you hear of a save report it. \n          \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Update No 2\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nReporting a sprinkler save\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/canary-wharf-tall-building-kitchen-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:London Recycling Plant Suppression Activation
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade LFB have reported the following activation where fire suppression 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 Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) in protecting our communities from fire. \nRecycling Plant  \n\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 2 August 2023\nTime of call; 12:15\nWhere\, Havering\nOccupancy; Recycling Plant\nLocation of fire; Process/Production room\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Water mist\n\nIncident  \n\nFire involving batteries\, generators located in a process production room.\nActivating the premises water mist system in the room of origin\nContaining\, controlling the fire to the room of origin\nTotal fire damage 5sqm\nFirefighting action immersed in water.\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 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\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  \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 2022/2023\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nWish\, Reducing Fire Risk At Waste Management Sites\nLFB Herne Hill Waste Transfer Station press release\n\n¹ NFCC. National Operational Guidance\, Fires in waste sites
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-recycling-plant-suppression-activation/
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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SUMMARY:Lambeth Tall Building Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION: Lambeth Tall Building Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation  \n\nFire Recue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Kitchen apartment fire\nWhen; 9 August 2023\nTime of call; 18:17\nWhere\, Lambeth\, London\nType of Premises; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys.\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Residential Sprinkler System\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nThe Premises \n\nConsists of a 32-storey hybrid building waterfront development completed August 2019\, providing a mixture of residential apartments with recessed balconies\, winter gardens and commercial units.\n\nIncident \n\nAt 18:17\, LFB mobilised fire appliances from Lambeth\, Dockhead\, Old Kent Road and Shoreditch fire stations to a fire on the seventh floor\nOn arrival operational crews identified a kitchen fire within a three roomed apartment involving a deep fat fryer/chip pan which had been contained controlled to the compartment of origin by the activation of two sprinkler heads.\nTotal fire damage up to 51-100 sqm\nFirefighting media Main branch/jet\nThe fire was under control by 18:46\nThere was no report of any injuries.\n\nFire Safety  \n\nThe residential levels of the building are fully sprinkler protected with concealed heads.\nMains wired fire detection system within the dwellings.\nWet main\n\nBenefits of the Residential Sprinkler System  \n\nInternal fire spread within the apartment contained/controlled\, preventing 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 time\, security to implement a tactical fire plan.\n\nThis incident once again demonstrates the clear benefits of installing a residential sprinkler system for a high-rise residential building \nWhen you compare this incident to the high-rise fire at New Providence Wharf involving an electrical consumer unit reported by LFB on the 7th May 2021 where sprinklers were not fitted the outcome was far different \n\nLocation; Tower Hamlets\nPurpose group: Purpose built flat\, 10 or more storeys\, circa 2005\nUse of property; Residential flat\nTime of call; 08:54\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Incident.\n\n\nFlat on the eighth floor.\nStorage cupboard which contained the electrical consumer unit\n\n\nCause of the fire; electrical fault potentially relating to a timer switch within the consumer unit \n\nSummary \n\nFire spread to the exterior of the building affecting balconies directly above on the 9th\, 10th and 11th floor.\nACM cladding on 8th and 9th floors involved.\nFlat of origin 80% damaged by fire\n67 residents’ self-evacuated prior to arrival of the FRS\nIncident escalated toa 20 pump fire\nMajor incident declared mass evacuation of the block implemented.\nFire fighters committed wearing Breathing Apparatus\nFirefighting resources; 6 jets\, one aerial monitor\, Drone team\n22 smoke hoods used to rescue residents.\nLFB rescues 34 residents.\n\nSprinkler System \n\nThe most obvious solution would have been the installation of a sprinkler system.\nAs the fire started within the flat and spread to the exterior of the building spreading vertically effecting balconies above.\nThe fire would have been contained/controlled or even extinguished before the arrival of firefighters.\nDelaying or preventing the fire to spread from compartment of origin.\n\nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Press release\nLFB New Providence Whalf report\nSprinkler Saves News Letter Number 2\n\n                             
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lambeth-tall-building-kitchen-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:lambeth
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:London Flat Fire Controlled/Contained by Sprinkler System
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire\nDate of Incident; 27 July 2023\nTime of call; 22:36\nTime of stop; 23:58\nWhere; London\, Ilford\nLocation of fire; Room\nUse of premises; Purpose built Flat 10 or more stories.\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire resulting in the activation of the residential sprinkler system. \nThe Premises \n\n10-storey purpose built residential block of flats\nComprising 167 private residential units\n\nSprinkler System \n\nBS9251 Category 2.\nNumber of heads 454 heads.\nCoverage flats only.\nWater supply\, teeing off from a 42mm shared boosted riser.\nVariation of pipes ranging from 20mm-42mm pipes where used to successfully to reduce the hydraulic demand requirements for the combined system.\n\nThe incident  \n\n4 Pump fire requiring 25 firefighters mobilised from Ilford\, Stratford and East Ham Fire Stations\nOn arrival crews identified the fire was located within a five roomed flat on the ground floor\nContained\, controlled by the activation of the sprinkler system.\nBreathing apparatus crews were committed using a main jet to extinguish the remaining hot spots.\n\nObservations \n\nIt is reported that the sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection\, fire alarm system allowing the appropriate emergency action/response to be implemented.\nInvestigations are ongoing regarding the cause of the fire.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\nThis incident proves once again the installation of a life safety residential sprinkler system. \n\nSaves lives\, prevents injuries.\nContains/controls the fire preventing flashover.\nMinimises fire damage.\nEnsuring\, that if a fire occurs it is only a minor inconvenience.\n\nA London Fire Brigade spokesperson said: \n“The numbers of buildings in London with sprinklers systems is still very low and we would like to see this increase. Automatic Fire Suppression Systems\, like sprinklers\, alongside other fire safety measures can greatly reduce the impact of fires on people\, property\, homes\, and communities. \n“Sprinklers are not a luxury – they save lives and also reduce risk to the firefighters who have to tackle the fires.” \nDid you know \nIn 2021/2022\, purpose-built high rise residential blocks of flats of 10 or more storeys accounted for 69² fires within the UK where sprinklers were present and operated reinforcing that sprinkler systems are very effective when they operate within tall buildings.\n• 52% Effective in controlling the fire.\n• 39% Effective in extinguishing the fire. \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nBAFSA\, Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLondon Fire Brigade Ilford press release\n\nSources \n\nLFB press release\nSprinklers Direct website\n\n² FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial year 2021/22
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-flat-fire-controlled-contained-by-sprinkler-system/
LOCATION:london\, ilford
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Two Hotel Fires\, Two Different Outcomes
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Electrical fire\nDate of Incident; 25 July 2023\nTOC; 17:34\nWhere; London\nLocation of fire; Sauna Room\nUse of premises; Hotel\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving a hotel of 9 floors resulting in the activation of the commercial premises sprinkler system. \n\nOne sprinkler head activated containing\, controlling the fire before the arrival of the fire service.\nReducing\, C02 emissions\, water consumption by the LFB\nThe sprinkler system was interfaced with the fire detection\, fire alarm system allowing the appropriate emergency action/response to be implemented.\nFire spread was limited to the item first ignited.\nInvestigations are ongoing to the cause of the fire\, which is reported to involve electrical wiring\, cabling.\n\nThis incident proves once again the installation of a sprinkler system prevents.  \n\nMajor financial losses ensuring\, that if a fire occurs it is only a minor inconvenience.\nPreventing major losses with businesses operational within a short period of time.\n\nWhen you compare this to the Brighton\, Royal Albion Hotel Fire in July 2023 the outcome was so much different.  \n\n15 Pump fire requiring 2 aerial appliances.\nSupport required from neighbouring FRS including LFB.\nIncident resourced continuously in excess of 36 hours.\nComplex fire due to the construction of the building\, very high winds.\nSevere property damage to the Grade 11 listed building.\nMajor ongoing traffic disruption in Brighton following the fire due to the closure of the main coast road allowing the dangerous façade to be partially demolished\n\nDevastating consequences for the owners of the business \n\nEven where the company has comprehensive insurance it offers limited protection against all the disruption\nPremises ceases trading while extensive repairs are completed which will take considerable time\nPotential job losses\, loss of business\nImpact on business reputation\n\nPictures speak a thousand words\, if sprinklers had been fitted would we have seen a different outcome? \n   \nDid you know \, there is no requirement in ADB for the installation of sprinklers in new built hotels regardless of height \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nLondon Fire Brigade\nSprinklers in Hotels\, BAFSA Information File
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/two-hotel-fires-two-different-outcomes/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:London Solid Waste Transfer Station Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Recycling Plant Fire\nDate of Incident; 7 July 2023\nTime of call; 15:31\nWhere\, London\, Hillingdon\nUse of premises; Solid Waste Transfer Station\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Sprinklers\n\nLFB have reported the following incident. \n The premises \n\nSolid waste transfer station\nGround plus 2\, 1 below ground\nThe quantity of waste the site can receive:-\n208\,000 tonnes of solid waste and up to 40\,000 tonnes of civic amenity waste per annum\n\nThe Incident  \n\nThe fire involved a refuse store which caught light.\nActivating 2 sprinkler heads which contained\, controlled the fire to the room of origin\, prior to the arrival of LFB.\nFirefighting action\, hose reel high pressure jet (Augmented supply)\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\n The 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 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. \nHowever\, the above-mentioned incident identifies that AFSS do have a positive outcome for fires involving waste sites. \n\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nThink Sprinkler\, Think environment sustainability\n\nSource \n¹ NFCC. National Operational Guidance\, Fires in waste sites
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-solid-waste-transfer-station-activation/
LOCATION:Hillingdon
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY:West End Dundee School Campus Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit\, Mhairi Edwards/ DC Thomson. \nThis incident reconfirms the danger of malicious acts\, arson within schools which can have a devastating impact on both educational and the community as identified within the “Impact of school fires “¹publication identifying the direct and indirect costs associated with school fires\, including economic but also educational\, social\, and emotional effects on the local community. \nThis sprinkler save provides further evidence on the benefits of sprinklers for life safety\, property protection for schools supporting the findings of the ²Sprinkler 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 in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland. \nIt should be understood active systems 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. The use of a combined approach allows the occupants of exiting the building safely/damage to the property is minimized. \n\nDate of incident; 2 July 2023\nTime of incident; 23:28\nLocation; West End Campus Dundee\nUse of building; Educational Building\nNumber of floors; 3\nLocation of fire; External\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS); Sprinklers\nFire Rescue Service; Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)\n\nBackground \nThe school campus consists of two primary schools with a nursery built in 2012 over three floors with an AFSS\, installed in accordance with the standards set in the building (Scotland) regulations 2004\, unlike England where it is only an expectation for the installation of sprinklers. \nIn 2007\, the government published its Building Bulletin 100 publication stipulating how school buildings can be designed in accordance with fire safety arrangements. This included an expectation for sprinklers that. \n“All new schools will have sprinklers fitted. Any exception to this will have to be justified by demonstrating that a school is low risk and that the use of a sprinklers would not be goof value for money”. \nDespite this guidance due to a loophole designers can circumnavigate this guidance\, the outcome sprinklers not installed in a majority of schools within England. \nConstruction of the building \nThe gable wall located on the east wing of the premises up to first-floor level consisted of an external skin of brick work reverting to concrete blocks with an external render covering to roof level. \nWithin the outer wall of the premises the internal skin at ground floor level consisted of oriented strand board (OSB) nailed onto solid timber framing with rock based mineral fibre insulation enclosed with 6mm plywood sheeting with an inner double sheeting of 12.5mm fire rated plasterboard skimmed with plaster with a weather protective canopy above the entrance to the premises. \nThe incident \nUnidentified youths were identified scaling a perimeter fence\, entering the grounds of the campus. Who proceeded to position a plastic bench against the east gable end wall beneath an overhanging canopy. An inner drum from one of the playground waste bins located in the grounds of the campus along with other flammable items were placed on top of the bench and set alight. \nThe fire spread vertically into the underside of the canopy percolating into the wall cavity where the canopy was fixed to the wall at first floor level. Sixteen emergency calls were received by the Scottish Fire & Rescue Service to a fire at the school. \nAs the fire was external to the primary building the premises fire detection\, fire sprinkler system had not actuated at this time allowing the alarm to be raised via the remote alarm receiving centre. \nThree fire appliances and an aerial appliance were mobilised\, on arrival operational crews proceeded to extinguish the fire within the canopy and immediate vicinity using firefighting media\, cutting away. The incident was challenging for the crews due to the difficulty gaining access to the fire within the canopy preventing it from spreading within the building cavity. \nUnknown to fire crews the initial fire compromised the brickwork at ground floor level\, causing the brickwork to spall and crack adjacent to enclosed storeroom located under the east internal staircase within the building. \n \nRadiated heat from the brickwork ignited the inner OSB sterling board spreading to the timber frame causing the rock based mineral fibre board insulation to disintegrate. Resulting in the inner sterling board\, insulation\, and sheeting to burn away resulting in the plasterboard to fail\, collapse. The fire was contained within the timber studwork preventing horizontal fire spread. Following the failure of the internal skin plasterboard the fire spread to within the storeroom\, it is estimated this was in the region of 6 hours following the initial call to SFRS. \n           \n       \nActivation of the Premises Fire Sprinkler System \nFollowing the failure of the inner skin plasterboard within the ground floor storeroom around 6am\, fire\, heat and smoke percolated into the storeroom activating the pendent sprinkler head generating a sprinkler fire alarm signal. (activation of a sprinkler rotary gong) \nAlerting onsite fire crews to a further seat of fire within the building\, which was contained\, controlled\, and believed to of extinguished the fire by the activation of one sprinkler head\, working in unison with the passive fire safety measure fire door to the storeroom\, which was in the closed position\, preventing the fire from spreading into the adjoining area and extending into the main campus building. \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 FRS\n\nSchool fires\, in particular arson\, can have a devastating impact on both a school and the community. If it was not for the prompt actions of the SFRS\, installation of the premises sprinkler system the outcome of this incident could have been so much different.\nThe installation of a sprinkler system as part of a package of fire safety measures can\n\n\nContain\, control\, or even extinguish a property fire even where the parameters of the system have been exceeded beyond expected scope.\nRaise the alarm ensuring an emergency response.\n\n\nThe likelihood of a total loss of property and school resource is dramatically decreased.\n\n\nSignificantly less impact on the community using the school facilities.\nReduces the damage that can be caused to a property of fire and reduce the risk to life.\n\n\nBusiness continuity\, due to the fire damage contained in the vicinity of the east stairwell\, the campus was able to open as planned for the new term in August 2023 with repair costs put into 6 figures.\nThis incident Cleary demonstrated the benefits of sprinklers within schools supporting the findings of the Sprinkler 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 in all new schools in England as they are in Wales and Scotland.\n\nThe danger of Arson within schools highlighted once again following the fire at Blatchington Mill School Hove on the 17 January 2023. It is reported on the BBC website that a girl\, 16 is being held on suspicion of arson with fire damage sustained to a section of the ground floor of the premises. \nHighlighting once again that sprinklers should be mandatory for all new build schools within England following the lead of Scotland\, Wales. \nReferences \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nSprinkler Saves Autumn update 2023\nBAFSA Information File 1 Sprinklers in Schools\nPrimary school commercial kitchen sprinkler activation Wales\nReporting a sprinkler save\nBBC website\n\n¹The Impact of school fires: A study of the wider economic and social impacts on schools and the Local community. LGA Research Report \n² Sprinkler Saves UK report completed on behalf of the National Fire Chiefs to form part of the industry’s case to government to make sprinklers mandatory in all new schools in England \nOur thanks to both Neil Kerr Fire Safety Officer\, SFRS for reporting this incident to Sprinkler Saves Uk demonstrating the benefits of reporting sprinkler activations. \nIt makes a difference if you hear of a save report it!!!!!!!!!!!!
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/west-end-dundee-school-campus-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Dundee
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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SUMMARY: London Commercial Kitchen Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Kitchen Fire\nDate of Incident; 25 June 2023\nTime of call; 14:05\nWhere\, London\, Wandsworth\nUse of premises; Commercial Public House/Wine Bar\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS) Drencher\n\nWe often overlook successful kitchen activations that occur daily in the hospitality sector which successfully contain\, control or even extinguisher the fire by the activation of the premises Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS).  The term Automatic Fire Suppression Systems covers a variety of suppression systems including systems designed specifically to protect commercial kitchens including wet chemical pre-engineered system. \nThe advantage of these systems compared to your traditional sprinkler system is that they are designed to protect commercial kitchen hoods\, ducts and appliances from fire hazards tested on performance so that can extinguish restaurant cooking fires without splashing or re-igniting cooking grease. \nCommercial kitchens are a key part of many hospitality businesses from restaurants\, hotels\, and cafes to public houses to name a few. The Impact of a fire can significantly result in loss of trade and associated income with the potential of catastrophic damage and potential longer-term closure of the premises. Therefore\, the installation of these systems is paramount for business continuity. \nThe Incident  \n\nThe fire involved a deep pan fryer which caught light activating the kitchen ¹drencher system which raised the alarm.\nNo fire spread was reported with damage sustained to the item first ignited.\nNo further firefighting was required following the arrival of the LFB.\nNo major impact on business continuity\nNo injuries reported.\n\n *Did you know the main causes of commercial kitchen fires? \n\nThe use of heated oils/fats and the risk of overheating due to human error or a faulty thermostatic control\nFlames\, sparks\, or hot gases can ignite combustible deposits inside extract ducts.\nFault of failure of cooking equipment\nUnattended cooking activities\n\nBS5306 -0:20 Fire protection installations and equipment on premises.  \n\nFurther guidance on choosing the appropriate firefighting medium and type of system for any proposed installation can be found in the above-mentioned publication.\nThe aim of this part of BS 5306 is to aid selection of the appropriate firefighting medium and type of system or equipment by describing the characteristics and most suitable applications of each\nConsideration has been given to the impact of firefighting media\, including toxicity to people\, effect of discharge on visibility\, and danger of use on electrical equipment\, in addition to factors such as monitoring\, testing\, maintenance and user responsibility.\n\n\n ¹ Due to the narrow fields available for the fire officer to select in the active safety system tab of the Incident Recording System\, the suppression system chosen was Drencher. No tab is available for wet chemical pre-engineered systems\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23]\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nSource:- *Fire Safety Guide to Commercial Kitchens\, NFU Mutal Benefits of sprinklers for kitchens
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-commercial-kitchen-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTAMP:20260417T100327
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SUMMARY:A Picture Paints A Thousand Words\, Tall Building Kitchen Fire Activation
DESCRIPTION:Images credit Triangle Fire Systems Limited \n\nFire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Kitchen Fire\nDate of Incident 25 June 2023\nWhere\, Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats.\nFixed Installation; BS9251:2014\n\nOn the 26 June 2023\, Triangle fire systems were called to reinstate the residential sprinkler system following a kitchen fire on the 11th floor of a residential block of flats following the activation of one sidewall sprinkler head. (VK480) The system was back on back online within 45mins of their arrival. \nBirmingham council should be applauded for their continued commitment to providing its residents with the highest level of fire safety by retrofitting sprinklers in all their high-rise residential block of flats. \nThe specification\, design of the residential sprinkler system (BS9251:2014) for each individual premises was bespoke which included but not limited to \n\nCategory 2/3\nVK48o Sprinkler heads\nWater supply 60-minute tank (16000L)\n\nEnhancements: – \n\nDual Pumps\nBack-up power supply diesel generator\n\n\nFRS inlet\nRemote monitoring\n\nThe images taken following this fire clearly reinforce the benefits of sprinklers for tall building fires. \n               \nImages credit Triangle Fire Systems Limited \n\nThe fire was contained to the compartment of origin by the activation of 1 sidewall sprinkler head.\nHeat /fire damage was limited to the area in the vicinity of the kitchen wall unit directly above the source of ignition.\nThe water spray from the activated sidewall sprinkler head was partially obstructed (Shielded fire) by the kitchen wall unit located directly above the heat source\, which didn’t impact the operational efficiency of the sprinkler system.\n\nThis incident clearly reinforces the data contained within the BAFSA Incident Data Report No 3 that inside the flats of purpose-built flats\, the Kitchen start location accounted for the highest number of incidents where sprinklers were recorded as having been involved or actuated. \n      \nTable 1. Breakdown\, Impact of sprinklers following activation. \nSource: -FOI Requests for Incident Recording System Data relating to primary fires attended by FRSs in which sprinklers were present for England\, Scotland\, and Wales for the financial years 2018/19 to 2020/21 \n\nSprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nIncident Data Reports Purpose built block of flats
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/1332/
LOCATION:Birmingham
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SUMMARY:Scotland Care Home Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Image credit Discovery Fire Sprinklers \n\n\nFire Recue Service; Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS)\nIncident; Fire\, white goods appliance\nWhen; 18 June 2023\nTOC; 20:39\nWhere; Dunblane Scotland\nType of Premises; Residential Care Home\nAutomatic fire suppression System: BS9251\n\n  \n\nDiscovery Fire Sprinklers/SFRS have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a white goods appliance (tumble dryer) which caught fire in the premises laundry room located on the ground floor\nThe premises consists of 2 floors providing accommodation for up to 14 adults which is of stone-built construction.\nThree fire appliances were mobilised by SFRS\, committing a team of 4 Breathing Apparatus for firefighting and ventilation purposes on arrival.\nFirefighting media consisted of one hose reel jet\n\nIt was identified that the fire was contained to the room of origin by the activation of one concealed sprinkler head which actuated containing/controlling the fire before the arrival of the SFRS. \nThe cause of the fire was due to the appliance overheating due to the build-up of lint\, no injuries were reported. \nSprinkler Installation details \n\nInstalled to BS9251:14\nCategory 3\nSprinkler head\, Rapid drop RD208\nWater Supply tank/pump\n\n       \n\nimage 1:- activation of sprinkler head with cover plate detached from its housing\nImage 2 Sprinkler head replaced with cover plate visible\n\nImages credit Discovery Fire Sprinklers images \nThe benefits of the sprinkler systems clearly identified for this incident: \n\nFire was suppressed\, contained to the room of origin\, preventing flash over.\nThe safety of firefighters reinforced\, providing firefighters time to implement their tactical action plan.\nStaff provided with extra time to implement the premises emergency action plan.\n\nThe images clearly indicate the benefits of passive\, active fire protection measures working in unison for this incident. \n\nSprinklers\n\n\nMinor smoke stains sustained to the room of origin with a slight burn visible on the vinyl floor directly below where the appliance was positioned.\nSprinkler head visible following the successful operation\, detachment of the cover plate.\nSprinkler pattern visible at ceiling level.\n\n\nFire door\n\n\nSlight smoke stains to the inside of the door\, positive self-closing device fitted\, indicating the door was closed at the time of the fire\,\n\n\nAutomatic Fire Detection \n\n\nDetector head located directly above the seat of the fire.\n\nThis is the second reported fire to SPRINKLER SAVES UK involving a residential care home within 17 months involving a tumble dryer which caught fire in the premises laundry room. The fire was contained to the room of origin by the residential sprinkler system which actuated suppressing the fire before the arrival of NFRS. No injuries were reported. Full details of this incident can be found by clicking the Wellingborough residential care home sprinkler save in the links section. \nLegislation \nFollowing the tragic events of The Rosepark Care Home Fire in Uddingstom\, South Lanarkshire in 2004 that sadly killed 14 residents\, Scotland responded by making the installation of sprinklers mandatory in all new care homes. Unfortunately\, in England there is no requirement for the installation of sprinklers to protect the most vulnerable residents from fire. \nHowever\, BAFSA strongly welcomes the recent government consultation published on the 23 December 20222 proposal to recommend residential sprinklers in new care homes as part of this consultation process\, we would encourage government to support the mandatory retrofitting of sprinklers in existing care homes for England. \nNew Grange Care Home Fire\, Sprinklers were not fitted \nThe danger of care home fires was clearly demonstrated following the Newgrange Care Home Fire 2017 highlighted in the NFCC Sprinkler Toolkit as part of sprinkler week \n\n\n\nIn April 2017\, a Cheshunt care home in Hertfordshire was the scene of a major fire. The fire broke out in the early hours of the morning The care home was occupied by 35 residents. Operational response required 12 fire engines and on arrival crews found residents in their rooms\, many still in bed and unable to move due to their physical condition. Firefighters rescued 33 elderly and \nimmobile residents. Two residents died as a result of the fire. \nIf sprinklers had been fitted in this care home there is strong chance that no residents would have lost their lives. As a result of this fire the coroner raised concerns that sprinkler systems are not mandatory in care homes. Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service recommended sprinklers be installed. The home was rebuilt – without fire sprinklers installed. \n\n\n\n \nImage credit HFRS \nSource NFCC Sprinkler tool Kit \nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association \, Sprinkler Saves Review 2022/23\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nWellingborough residential care home sprinkler save\nRose Park Care Home Fire Presentation David Mallin Lothian and Boarders Fire & Rescue Service\nGovernment consultation\, recommend sprinklers in care homes\, remove national classifications from Approved Document B\nNFCC Consultation response dated 17 March 2023\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/scotland-care-home-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Dunblane
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SUMMARY:Birmingham Tall Building Refuse Chute/Bin Store Activation Update No 2
DESCRIPTION:Image credit Triangle Fire Systems  Ltd ; sprinkler head discharging \n\nFire Rescue Service; West Midlands Fire Rescue Service (WMFRS)\nIncident; Refuse chute/bin store fires\nWhere; Birmingham\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats.\nFixed Installation; BS9251:2014\n\nDuring the month of June\, Triangle Fire Systems Ltd reported five separate incidents within 5 days involving the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system within the refuse/bin store of three high rise residential purpose-built block of flats. \nMaking a total of 19 incidents within the space of 13 months when you consider the previous Sprinkler Saves May update which reported 14 similar incidents\, justifying Birmingham councils’ decision to install sprinklers in all the communal bin areas of their residential tower block property portfolio. \nPost Grenfell\, Birmingham council continued their commitment to providing its residents with the highest level of fire safety by implementing a 3-year programme for the retrofitting of sprinklers in all their high-rise residential block of flats. The approach should be applauded\, the outcome of which will provide a further layer of safety from fire for both their residents\, firefighters. \nThe specification\, design of the residential sprinkler system (BS9251:2014) for each individual premises was bespoke which included but not limited to \n\nCategory 2-3\nVK486 Sprinkler heads\nWater supply 60-minute tank (16000L)\n\nEnhancements: – \n\nDual Pumps\nBack-up power supply diesel generator\n\n\nFRS inlet\nRemote monitoring\n\n5x Reported Incidents within the space of 5 days. \n\n10\, 14\, 18\, 19\, 21 June 2023\n\nThe incidents \nIt is reported that on each occasion. \n\nApart from one incident lit refuse was dropped down the refuse chute to the refuse store.\nActivating 1 sprinkler head on each occasion.\nContaining\, controlling\, or extinguishing the fire to the compartment of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\n\n  \n                       \nImage credit Triangle Fire Systems Ltd \n\nImage 1 sprinkler head discharging\nImage 2 sprinkler head isolated\n\nTo make sprinklers the norm we need the evidence\, the reporting of these incidents should not be underestimated driving change\, the outcome of which will entice housing providers to install sprinklers providing a further layer of safety as part of a holistic approach protecting our communities from fire \nDanger of Refuse Chute/bin store fires \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nImportance of Fire Safety Management \nIt is paramount that those designated fire safety managers who have responsibility for fire safety within a building ensure that all fire protection measures in a building can function effectively in the event of a fire including. \n\nWhere the sprinkler alarm functionality is integrated into the premises emergency plan\, the cause and effect should be designed to allow the appropriate emergency response allowing the attendance of the FRS. The actuation of a sprinkler head should be taken as a confirmed fire.\nRefuse fusible-link automatic fire resisting shutters.\n\nManagement is key ensuring the premises fire safety systems are operable in the event of a fire\, reinforced in an open letter from the LFB in 2020\, forwarded to those responsible for fire specifically aimed at shopping centres\, identifying the importance of maintaining fire safety systems. This principle applies to all buildings where fixed installations are installed. \n Incident Recording System Data \n It is reported that where sprinklers were present and actuated in purpose-built block of flats within Great Britain refuse stores accounted for 173 incidents\, West Midland Fire Service attended 71. \n\n41 x Incidents were either contained/controlled.\n27 x Incidents extinguished.\n2 x Did not contain/control.\n1x Not known.\n\nThis data clearly supports the most recent ¹publication commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council\, National fire Sprinkler Network\, it was reported that their track record across all building types where sprinklers were identified as present\, operated were 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\, 94% efficient in their ability to operate This was further evidenced by the ²Sprinklers Saves UK Annual Review 2022/23 which reinforces the above-mentioned findings that fire sprinklers have a good track record in reducing the impact of fire. \n\n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017\n² Sprinkler Saves Uk\, Annual Review 2022/23\n ³BAFSA Incident Data Reports\, Focus on sprinklers within high rise residential flats\n  Further Update Tall building Sprinkler Activations\, Refuse Chute/Bin Store\nLondon Fire Brigade open letter to shopping centre managers
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/birmingham-tall-building-refuse-chute-bin-store-activation-update-no-2/
LOCATION:Birmingham
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Pre-Engineered Watermist Suppression Activation:Flat
DESCRIPTION:Incident; Kitchen fire\nWhen; 01/06/2023\nTime of incident; 22:30\nWhere\, Manchester\nType of Residential block of flats of 3 floors\nAutomatic fire suppression System:\n\nThe above-mentioned incident has been reported following the activation of the premises pre-engineered watermist suppression system\, Automist following a kitchen fire within an open plan flat. \nIt is reported that the fire was extinguished by the activation of the nozzle unit resulting in minimal fire property damage\, no injuries were reported. \nFurther guidance on Innovative systems/pre-engineered systems can be found in the BAFSA Information file No 9 “Watermist systems for protection of buildings” focusing on the importance to ensure that such systems have been designed and tested for use in buildings and are fit for their intended purpose. \nLinks‑‑ \n\nSprinkler Saves Annual Review 2022/23\nGreater London Review of Fire Sprinklers\n Water mist systems for protection of buildings  BIF 9\nAutomatic Fire Suppression Watermist Activation: School\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/pre-engineered-watermist-suppression-activationflat/
LOCATION:Manchester
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:Brighton Assisted Living Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:  \n\nFire Rescue Service; East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service (ESFRS)\nDate of Incident; 23 May 2023\nTime of call: 20:58\nStop Message: 22:39\nIncident closed 22:40\nPremises; Assisted Living\nLocation; Brighton\nType of fire; Kitchen fire\nAutomatic Fire Sprinkler System; Wet Pipe (Sprinkler)\n\nThis is the second reported fire within the premises sprinkler within the space of 14 months.  \nOn each occasion the fire was either extinguished\, contained/controlled following the activation of the sprinkler system clearly demonstrating the benefits of sprinklers protecting the most vulnerable residents of our communities. \n The Incident \n\nFour pumping appliances from Brighton\, Roedean & Hove were mobilised to a kitchen fire.\nOn arrival crews established that the fire was on the on the 5th floor of a 6-storey building involving an open plan residential flat.\nThe OIC implemented a full high-rise procedure committing a crew of two wearing breathing apparatus with firefighting media consisting of a jet.\nIt was established upon entry that the fire had been extinguished by the actuation of one sprinkler head.\nThe seat of the fire was established to involve the kitchen hob which spread to the overhead extractor fan.\nThe cause of the fire has been contributed to cooking.\nFire damage 5m².\nThe fire was contained to the compartment of origin.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe incident was closed within 2 hours\nFRS resources\, Thermal Image Camera\, jet Breathing Apparatus\, Dry rising Main\n\nThis incident demonstrates once again the benefits of installing sprinklers within residential tall buildings for firefighter safety. \n\nRapidly reducing the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing the fire officer crucial time to implement the operational tactical plan.\nAllowing firefighters to complete search and rescue operations by limiting fire development\, which significantly reduces the risk of flashover.\nIntegrity of the means of escape\, maintained.\nFire contained within the compartment of origin.\nThis incident demonstrates that a correctly designed and installed sprinkler system can detect\, raise the alarm and control or in this case extinguish a fire at an early stage of development and activate an alarm.\n\n\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nBusiness Continuity \n\nIn my experience\, the importance of business continuity is often overlooked by the responsible person/management where active fire systems are installed for example fire sprinklers.\nWhere the sprinkler system has activated\, the fire officer will require the system to be isolated to stop the flow of water\, once it is identified that the fire has been extinguished.\nThe importance of onsite information allowing the Fire Rescue Service to complete this action should not be underestimated due to the negative outcome.\nIt is paramount that clear concise information including signage\, plans are available allowing the system isolation valves to be immediately identified\, further guidance is contained in BS9251:2021\n\nSources/further reading.  \n\nBrighton Balcony Sprinker Save\nBAFSA\, Greater London Sprinkler Report\nESFRS\nLondon Fire Brigade\, West Hampstead Square AFSS Activation Case Study.\nSprinklers ensure resilience for business (Government Business)
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/brighton-extra-care-housing-scheme-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Brighton
CATEGORIES:Residential
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