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SUMMARY:London Primary School Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Summary  \nOn 23 August 2025\, London Fire Brigade responded to six emergency calls reporting a fire at a primary school. Fire crews from nearby stations were dispatched at 00:08 hours. Upon arrival\, the incident commander identified a fire located on the third floor of the building\, impacting a constructed timber-framed extension located on the school’s green roof. One sprinkler head activated on the floor of origin\, working in unison with fire crews to contain\, control the fire. The fire was extinguished by firefighters using jets\, 50% of the extension was damaged by fire. \nThe fire is being treated as accidental\, with investigations indicating that it was likely caused by hot works carried out during construction activities on the extension earlier that day resulting in a concealed fire within the fabric of the building\, no injuries were reported. A sprinkler activation is categorised as an event where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled\, or\, in some cases\, extinguished a building fire. This incident provides further evidence of the effectiveness\, benefits of sprinklers as part of a comprehensive fire safety strategy. \nWhen you read real life tangible examples of where fire sprinklers have actuated containing\, controlling or even in some cases extinguishing school fires\, you ask yourself why sprinklers are still not mandatory for newly constructed school buildings in England with the benefits they bring protecting: – \n\nThe school\, in terms of life safety/property.\nThe environment reducing Co2 emissions.\nStudents course work\, teachers teaching aids\, resources\nVital local community resource.\n\nWorking with the National Fire Chiefs Council\, (NFCC) the National Fire Sprinkler Network\, and our Automatic Water Suppression System (AWSS) colleagues we gather evidence of these incidents as a valuable tool highlighting the benefits of AWSS providing vital evidence of the reliability and effectiveness of AWSS adding further weight to the report conducted by 1Optimal economics into the performance\, reliability and effectiveness of AWSS. \nProviding further evidence supporting our long-standing campaign to increase the presence of sprinklers within the built environment by highlighting real life tangible examples of where AWSS were present and had an impact. As such\, each of these stories provide powerful evidence of the ability of AWSS protecting our communities from fire. The outcome of which will influence policymakers to implement change\, \nParameters of the sprinkler system \nThe objective of the AWSS is to detect a fire in its early stages and extinguish it over the affected area of the floor with water in the room of origin\, or to contain the fire so that it can be effectively extinguished by other means. For this incident\, the concealment of the fire allowed it to develop and spread unnoticed for an undetermined period\, ultimately resulting in the emergence of the fire. The consequences of this event had the potential to exceed the systems design and operational parameters. Nevertheless\, one sprinkler head activated on the floor of origin contributing to containing the fire preventing further fire spread. \nLegislation \nThe installation of AWSS It is a requirement in Scotland and a condition of government funding in Wales\, but despite the rising number of school fires since the lockdowns of 22020/21 there is no requirement in England or Northern Ireland for the installation of sprinklers in schools.The NFCC report that in May 2021\, the government announced a proposal to make the installation of sprinklers mandatory in new schools over 11m in height\, However\, given that only a few schools currently meet this threshold\, the benefits of this proposal are likely to be limited. When replying to the consultation on these proposals\, the NFCC was clear that their strongly held belief is that they constitute a lessening of standards from previous guidance. \nThe original guidance\, when first released in 2007\, acknowledged the important role of sprinklers and stated that “all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in a few low-risk schools.” The proposed changes in the guidance are a retrograde step and represent a real lessening of standards in this area. Now approaching over 4 years since the government first consulted on a revised version of Building Bulletin 100: design for fire safety in schools\, we are still waiting for a decision to be announced. \nMyths & Misconceptions \nIt is disappointing to read a council news press release referencing that the whole building suffered water damage\, primarily due to the sprinklers being activated contributing to the site being unusable\, for context jets were deployed by LFB to extinguish the fire with only 1 sprinkler head activating. In comparison water damage from a fire sprinkler system will be far less severe than the damage caused by water from firefighter jets/hoses. Modern sprinklers operate very quickly to release 45 – 200 litres of water per minute\, compared to 700 – 4000 litres per minute discharged by fire service hoses and jets. \nBusiness Recovery Plan \nFirefighters are increasingly likely to respond to incidents in buildings equipped with sprinkler systems\, it is therefore critical for building managers and duty holders to integrate an effective business recovery plan into the premises’ emergency protocols. The benefit of which will allow the fire service to efficiently manage water following sprinkler system activation during a fire or in the rare event of accidental discharge\, thereby mitigating potential disruptions to business operations or occupancy. \nConclusion \n\nThe sprinkler system contributed to preventing conflagration of the school building\, protecting a valuable community resource.\nThe importance of an onsite business recovery plan for firefighters to respond to incidents in buildings equipped with sprinkler systems to manage the release of water.\nThe installation of sprinklers in news schools in England should be made mandatory regardless of height.\nProviding further supporting evidence to under pin BAFSA’s advocacy\, turning operational evidence into persuasive tools for policy and parliamentary engagement\, and reinforcing the case for wider sprinkler inclusion within national building policy.\n\nLobbying for change \nEffective advocacy and policy lobbying require the collection of robust supporting evidence. If you have knowledge of a sprinkler incident that may contribute to this initiative\, please provide the pertinent details using the sprinkler activation reporting form available at www.sprinklersaves.co.uk. \nSources/further reading \n\n2Incident statistics for England in primary /secondary and other educational establishments\nSprinkler Saves Review 2024/2025\nSprinkler Saves winter update\nNational Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) sprinkler position statement\nPress release LFB\, fire at school Streatham\nBAFSA guide for ‘responsible persons’ in sprinklered buildings
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-primary-school-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
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SUMMARY:Sprinkler system contains hot cooking fire in London residential tall building
DESCRIPTION:Image credit tptfire\n Background \nThe benefits of installing Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) were demonstrated following a fire in a London high-rise residential block of flats. The building sprinkler system activated\, thereby containing\, controlling the kitchen fire involving hot cooking oil. There were no reports of any injuries. \nDemonstrating the effectiveness of sprinklers in controlling fires at an early stage\, significantly reducing the risk to life\, limiting fire spread and minimising property damage\, preventing the fire from spreading further preventing flash over allowing a positive outcome. \nA sprinkler activation is categorised as an event where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled\, or\, in some cases\, extinguished a building fire. This incident provides further evidence of the effectiveness\, benefits of sprinklers as part of a comprehensive fire safety strategy. \nProviding further weight to the reliability and effectiveness of sprinkler systems following the report conducted by 1Optimal Economics and commissioned by the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network into the performance\, reliability\, and effectiveness of sprinkler systems in controlling and extinguishing fires. \nThe Incident \nA fire that started in the kitchen of an open plan kitchen/lounge flat on the third floor of a 17-storey block of flats was effectively contained\, controlled by the activation of two sprinkler heads. One person left the building before the arrival of the London Fire Brigade. The fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by cooking oil igniting in a pan. \nThe activated concealed sprinkler head nearest to the fire is visible in the image\, the rise in temperature at ceiling level allowed the cover plate to disengage releasing the deflector plate from its housing\, the continued heating of the exposed sprinkler caused the heat sensitive liquid in the glass bulb to expand causing the glass to shatter releasing the plug. Allowing the water to be released to strike the deflector\, forming a uniform spray pattern over the fire\, two heads activated. \n       \nImage credit tptfire\nThe cooking extractor fan directly above the seat of the fire was 100% damaged by fire\, with smoke staining visible at ceiling level\, wall units. A distinctive circular water spray pattern is visible in proximity of the sprinkler head preventing the smoke jets staining the ceiling. Following the confirmation the fire was all out\, the sprinkler system was isolated by LFB for the individual flat. \nSpecification of the sprinkler system  \n\nInstalled to comply with BS 9251\, Fire Sprinkler Systems for Domestic and Residential Occupancies – Code of Practice.\nWater supply shared cold-water booster main.\n\nConclusion  \nThis incident provides further supporting evidence of the benefits of sprinklers to under pin the British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association’s (BAFSA) advocacy\, turning operational evidence into persuasive tools for policy and parliamentary engagement. We welcomed the government’s November 2020 decision to lower the height threshold for mandatory sprinklers in purpose group 1a (residential blocks of flats) from 30 metres to 11 metres. Nevertheless\, concerns persist regarding the lack of requirements to retrofit existing residential buildings with sprinklers. \nIn alignment with the 2NFCC sprinkler position statement\, The BAFSA advocate for government action to mandate the retrofitting of sprinklers in high-rise residential buildings. Retrofitting should apply to all existing residential buildings over 18 metres in height\, or those with at least seven storeys served by a single staircase\, as well as all existing residential buildings exceeding 11 metres\, based on risk assessments. \nThe outcome of this fire could have been so different if the building had not been fitted with a sprinkler system. \nSources/further reading \n\nSprinkler saves review 2024/2025\nSprinkler Saves winter review\nNFSN Newsletter\n1Efficiency and Effectiveness of sprinkler systems in the United Kingdom:An Analysis from Fire Service Data\n2NFCC AWSS Policy Statement\n\nIf you want to make a difference working in the fire sector\, we need your assistance. To make sprinklers the norm and not the exception – we need the evidence. Encouraging FRS and those in the sprinkler community to promote\, collate\, report sprinkler activations to Sprinkler Saves UK which will help to create a central and comprehensive record of fire incidents where sprinklers played their role in containing/controlling or extinguishing the fire. \nIf you hear of a save report it using this link. \n           
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sprinkler-system-contains-hot-cooking-fire-in-london-residential-tall-building/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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SUMMARY:LFB Sprinkler Activations May 2024
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported the following incidents for the period 1 May- 29 May 2024 where fire sprinklers were reported as present and having an impact. \n\nProviding further evidence on the vital role sprinklers play by highlighting real\, tangible examples of where they have actuated.\nRaising  awareness of the importance of collating sprinkler saves from across the United Kingdom so societal awareness of the true value of sprinklers can be increased.\nA sprinkler save is categorised as where one or more sprinkler heads have activated and contained\, controlled or in some cases\, extinguished a building fire.\nThe story around the incident provides powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life\, firefighters\, and property from fire.\n\nKey Facts \n\n6 incidents were reported within premises\, all sprinkler systems\n5 of the incidents involved Purpose built flats/maisonettes of which 2 involved refuse stores\n4 of these incidents resulted in the activation of the premises sprinkler system\nThe fire was either extinguished or controlled/contained to the room of origin by the activation of 1-2 sprinkler heads\n2 incidents\, the sprinkler system did not activate\, system coverage was not provided in the area where the fire occurred or was recorded as not known\n\nThese incidents provided further evidence\, Supporting the most recent UK research was commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC)\, National Fire Sprinkler Network (NFSN) and supported by BAFSA in the publication\, “Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data”. Across all premises types: \n \n\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire.\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate.\n\nIt cannot be stressed how important active systems are\, they should not be viewed as an alternative to passive fire protection systems. Providing effective fire protection requires both passive and active elements working in unison and complementing the roles of one another. Automatic Fire Suppression Systems play a significant role\, as part of an appropriate package of fire safety measures reducing the impact of fire on people\, property\, and the environment \nIncidents Reported \n\nHotel Fire-Paddington\n\n\nDate of incident; 3 May 2024\nTime of call; 13;20\nTime of Stop; 15:50\nUse of building; Hotel\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Laundry room\nIgnition source; Natural occurrence\, self-heating\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a hotel fourth floor laundry room was successfully extinguished contained to the room of origin by the activation of 1 sprinkler head with firefighters from Paddington\, Euston\, North Kensington and surrounding fire stations attending the scene using smoke blockers in the building to limit the spread of smoke within the premises. The premises emergency action plan was successfully implemented resulting in the evacuation of 170 guests/staff. \nThe fire is believed to have been accidental caused by freshly laundered towels self-heating and catching fire. This is the third reported successful tangible sprinkler save where the fire has been extinguished\, contained/controlled by the activation of the premises sprinkler system where self-heating has been reported. \n\nPurpose built block of flats kitchen Fire-Southwark\n\n\nDate of incident; 10 May 2024\nTime of call; 19:53\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Dwelling\, Kitchen\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a kitchen involving a cooker ring/hot plate/deep fat fryer was controlled /contained to the room of origin by the activation of 2 sprinkler heads\, the fire was extinguished by operational crews using a main branch/jet. The occupants self-evacuated the premises prior to the arrival of the LFB. \n\nPurpose built block of flats refuse fire-Tower Hamlets\n\n\nDate of incident; 19 May 2024\nTime of call; 18:11\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 4 to 9 storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Refuse store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a ground floor refuse store was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head containing the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required following the arrival of operational crews. \n\nPurpose built block of flats refuse fire-Westminster\n\n\nDate of incident; 24 May 2024\nTime of call; 13:15\nUse of building; Purpose Built Flats/Maisonettes – 10 or more storeys\nIncident; Fire\nLocation of Fire; Refuse store\nAutomatic Fire Suppression System; Sprinklers\n\nA fire within a lower ground floor refuse store was successfully extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head containing the fire to the room of origin\, no further firefighting was required following the arrival of operational crews. \nThe above-mentioned reported refuse fires are in line with previous findings from The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association that highlight that refuse stores are a common area of sprinkler operation in areas outside of flats. This is unsurprising as national fire statistics in England demonstrate that for blocks flats the highest number of incidents\, outside of fires in the residential areas themselves\, are recorded in refuse store areas. \n\nBAFSA published a series of reports analysing Incident Recording System data on fires in sprinklered buildings from 2018-2021.\nOne such report focused on where sprinklers were reported and having an impact for refuse store/bin store fires\nIdentifying that the highest number of incidents were located outside the flat with 141 incidents/activations\nFrom the 141 sprinkler activations outside the flats\, refuse fires accounted for the highest number of incidents with 123.\nRefuse store fires sprinklers extinguished 53 (43%) incidents with a further 63 (51%) incidents being contained or controlled.\nFurther interrogation of the data would have to be completed to identify why 7 incidents were not contained/controlled\n\n \nDanger of refuse chute/bin store fires. \nThese types of fires can have a dramatic effect on the safety of the residents\, specifically where refuse chutes and access hatches can sometimes be found directly opening onto protected corridors\, lobbies\, and stairs\, so providing the potential for the spread of fire and smoke to the common escape routes. \nIt is therefore best practice in these situations. \n\nAutomatic fire-resisting shutter should be fitted at the base of the refuse chute to restrict the spread of fire and smoke from a fire in the bin room. The shutter should\, as a minimum\, be operated on a fixed temperature fusible link.\nBespoke sprinkler system\, further protection can be provided by the installation of a sprinkler system located over the bins\, with either frangible bulb or fusible link sprinkler heads\, or open sprinkler heads with water discharge controlled by smoke detectors.\n\nLink \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2023/24\nSprinkler Saves Spring Update No 4\nBAFSA Data reports\nBAFSA Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Sprinkler Position Statement\n\nIf you hear of a save report it\, it makes a difference. \n                     
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-sprinkler-activations-may-2024/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
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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: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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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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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:20230905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231013
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20231108T175951Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230904
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230905
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20231208T145916Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230725
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230726
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230802T061602Z
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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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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230626
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
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UID:10000432-1687651200-1687737599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
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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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T004600
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230511T154200
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230620T082119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230620T190104Z
UID:10000339-1683765960-1683819720@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wandsworth Recycling Plant Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Recue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Recycling Plant Fire\nWhen; 11/05/2023\nTime of call; 00:46\nStop message; 03:32\nWhere\, Wandsworth\, London\nType of Premises; Recycling Plant\nAutomatic fire suppression System\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises commercial sprinkler system. The premises is responsible for the management of waste delivered to it by local councils within London. \nIncident \n\nAt 00:46\, LFB mobilised fire appliances from Wandsworth\, Battersea\, Fulham\, Chelsea\, and tooting fire stations to a fire at a recycling plant\nOn arrival operational crews identified 100 tonnes of mixed household recycling alight located within a waste disposal site\nThe premises AFSS actuated containing\, controlling the fire.\nTotal fire damage up to 51-100 sqm\nFirefighting media Main branch/jet\nThe cause of the fire is being treated as accidental with the most likely cause the failure of a lithium-ion battery.\n\nA spokesman for LFB said. \n“Lithium batteries should not be placed in the same bins as your regular rubbish or recycling. If they overheat\, they may cause it to catch fire. Instead\, check your local authority’s website for the safest way to dispose of lithium batteries in your area. \n“Lithium batteries store a significant amount of energy in a very small space and are much more powerful compared to other types of batteries. If that energy is released in an uncontrolled way\, then a fire or explosion may result.  \n“Batteries can present a fire risk if they’re overcharged\, short circuited\, submerged in water or damaged\, so it’s really important to protect them against being crushed and dispose of them safely.” \nDangers\, implications of waste fires \nOften difficult to extinguish\, requiring multiple fire rescue services resources for long periods of time. The impact of these fires may be short term or long-term including. \n\nPublic health impacts on responders and communities\nThe public being evacuated or sheltering in place.\nEnvironmental impacts\nPollution of surface and groundwater\nRoad closures\nHigh demand on fire and rescue services and other agency resources\nLarge-scale financial losses and disruption\n\nAutomatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) \n\nThe benefits of suppression containing/controlling these fires should not be under-estimated.\nReducing the volume of fire water run-off which in the quantities likely from FRS innervation is an environmental threat which the Environment agency takes seriously sprinkler waste fires\n\n Business Continuity \n\nThe benefits of suppression were clearly demonstrated following a similar incident involving a Biffa Waste Plant fire.\nPromoted in a video released by Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa supporting the benefits of suppression saving the entire facility.\n\n \nLinks— \n\nBritish Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review 2018-2021\nLFB Press release\nBAFSA Information file no 25 Fire suppression systems for the waste management industry\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service/Biffa Promotion Video\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/wandsworth-recycling-plant-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Industrial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230504
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230718T185038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T185038Z
UID:10000428-1683072000-1683158399@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Community Special School Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 3 May 2023\nTime of call; 14:44\nWhere: Lambeth\nOccupancy: School\,\n\nLFB have reported the following educational fire resulting in the school commercial sprinkler system activating\, extinguishing the fire before the arrival of operational crews\nThe premises is a purpose-built school building constructed in 2013 accommodating up to 110 pupils to meet the need of pupils with special educational needs and disabilities including sensory rooms\, soft playrooms\, hydrotherapy pool. \nThe Incident \n\nFire crews were mobilised to a fire involving an electrical appliance.\nOn arrival\, LFB identified that a small fire was: –\n\nContained and extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \n\nLimiting the fire to the item first ignited with fire damage up to 5sqm\nNo further firefighting was required by the LFB.\nNo injuries were reported.\nThe cause of the fire is currently under investigation.\n\nFrom April 2022 Sprinkler Saves Uk have reported a further seven educational building fires. Which have either contained/controlled or extinguished the fire highlighting the benefits of sprinklers for schools. \n  \n \n  \nLegislation\, did you know it is mandatory for all new schools in Scotland & centrally funded schools in Wales to be fitted with sprinklers. \nThis is not the case for England\, current guidance when first released in 2007\, acknowledged the important role of sprinklers and stated that “all new schools should have fire sprinklers installed except in a few low-risk schools”. \nUnfortunately\, it is possible for designers and developers to circumvent the installation of sprinklers but still improve areas by using other building design guidance. The outcome is new- built schools without fire sprinklers being installed. \nDid you know 219 primary and secondary schools were damaged by fire in 2021/22 in England which is an 35% increase from 2020/21. \nBAFSA have published the following article clearly explaining why schools need sprinklers. Explaining how sprinklers can minimise not just the building devastation but also the human suffering that a fire can inflict. \nWhy schools need Sprinklers \n \nLinks \n\nSprinkler Saves Review 2022/2023\nGreater London Sprinkler Review 2018-2021\nBAFSA\, why sprinklers need schools\nBAFSA Fire Data Report No 5 Fire Incident Data Report Educational Buildings
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-community-special-school-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230726T203904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230726T203904Z
UID:10000429-1682467200-1682553599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Greater London Tall Building Kitchen Fire Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Kitchen fire\nDate of incident; 26 April 2023\nTime of call; 20:23\nWhere\, Newham\, London\nUse of premises; Purpose built residential block of flats\, 10 or more storeys.\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned fire involving an electrical appliance within the kitchen extinguished by the activation of the premises sprinkler system\, no further firefighting was required. Fire spread was limited to item 1st ignited with total damage reported to be 50-100sqm. \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\nProtecting firefighters\nProtecting\, reducing risk to life\nProtecting property\n\nAdding  further evidence to the findings of the BAFSA publication focusing on incidents in Greater London where fire sprinklers have helped protect our communities from fire. Fire Sprinklers: Greater London Review\, 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: a look at fire trends in Greater London for the period 2018-2021 with reference to the fire datasets captured by the IRS\, an overview of fire data-sets for the same period where sprinklers were recorded as being present in three key property types – and finally a collection of AFSS sprinkler save case studies that were reported to the Sprinkler Saves website. \nCopies of the review can be downloaded here 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/greater-london-tall-building-kitchen-fire-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230421T160223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T161025Z
UID:10000324-1682064000-1682096400@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:London Sprinkler Activations March 2023
DESCRIPTION:London Fire Brigade (LFB) have reported the following activations for the month of March 2023 covering a range of building types where Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (AFSS) have had an impact containing\, controlling\, or extinguishing a building fire. \nThe environmental benefits of sprinklers should not be underestimated they reduce loss\, damage to the environment\, reducing carbon emissions and reducing the use of water from the the resulting firefighting operations preventing expensive restoration of buildings\, replacing expensive equipment and plant \n8 reported AFSS activations were reported providing powerful evidence of the ability of sprinklers to protect life and property from fire. Reinforcing the evidence contained within the Fire Sprinklers Greater London Review which focuses on incidents in Greater London where sprinklers were recorded as being present and operated having an impact. \nIncident Number 1  \n\nDate of incident; 1 March\nPremises; Residential purpose-built block of flats\nIncident; Fire\nTOC; 11:26\nAFSS; Sprinklers\nFull details can be found clicking the following link\n\nIncident Number 2 \n\nDate of incident; 9 March\nPremises; Restaurant/Café\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Kitchen\nTOC; 19:01\nAFSS; Ansul\n\nCommercial kitchen fire involving a deep pan fat fryer\, contained\, controlled to the room of origin by the activation of the Ansul suppression system. On arrival the fire was all out with no firefighting required. \nIncident Number 3 \n\nDate of incident; 12 March\nPremises; Residential purpose-built block of flats 4-9 stories\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Kitchen\nTOC; 15:19\nAFSS; Watermist\n\nCommunal kitchen fire involving a cooker extraction unit which was contained to room of origin following the activation of the residential watermist system. \n Incident Number 4 \n\nDate of incident; 14 March\nPremises; Student Halls of Residence\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Bedroom\nTOC; 13:41\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nBedroom fire contained to room of origin with no firefighting action required following the activation of 1 sprinkler head\, the cause of the fire has been recorded as natural occurrence. \n Incident Number 5 \n\nDate of incident; 21 March\nPremises; Recycling plant\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; unknown\nTOC; 09:37\nAFSS; Drencher\n\nOn arrival crews identified a fire involving combustible material which had been contained\, controlled to the room of origin by the activation of the premises drencher system. The fire was extinguished by crews using a main jet. \nIncident Number 6 \n\nDate of incident; 21 March 2023\nPremises; Prison\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Unknown\nTOC; 10:49\nAFSS; Water mist\n\nFirefighters were called to a malicious fire which was successfully contained to the room of origin following the activation of the premises watermist system with no further firefighting required. \nIncident Number 7 \n\nDate of incident; 27 March 2023\nPremises; Purpose-built block of flats 10 or more stories\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Kitchen\nTOC; 19:08\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nOn arrival firefighters identified that a kitchen fire had been contained to the room of origin following the activation of 1 sprinkler head with no further firefighting required. \n Incident Number 8 \n\nDate of incident; 28 March 2023\nPremises: Purpose built office\nIncident; Fire\nLocation; Powerhouse/Plant Room\nTOC; 20:43\nAFSS; Sprinklers\n\nOne sprinkler head activated following a fire involving a appliance which was contained to the room of origin with no further firefighting required \n Further guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nFire Sprinklers Greater London Review\nLondon Fire Brigade\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/london-sprinkler-activations-march-2023/
LOCATION:London
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230112
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20230116T204156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230116T204408Z
UID:10000406-1673395200-1673481599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Student Halls of Residence Activation Stratford
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 11 January 2023\nWhere\, Stratford\nTime of call: 14:27\nUse of premises; Resident halls of residence\nLocation of incident: Room\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLFB have reported the above-mentioned incident involving a relatively small fire caused by smoking within a student hall of residence of 25 floors. \nThe flat fire was extinguished by the actuation of one concealed sprinkler head\, no injuries were reported with 500 persons evacuating the premises in accordance with the evacuation strategy simultaneous evacuation. \nThe Cube Student Accommodation Fire \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. \nThe previous reported activation involving a fire within a student hall of residence took place at Wembley on the 2 April 2022\, involving a communal kitchen fire on the second floor of a student accommodation block resulting in the evacuation of 190 people. \nFive Sprinkler heads activated containing/controlling the fire to room of origin\, on arrival operational crews wearing breathing apparatus extinguished the fire using one jet. \nIdentifying once again the clear benefits of installing sprinklers in residential tall buildings. \nLinks/source \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/22\nManchester Fire and Rescue Service Cube Fire Report\nWembley Student accommodation activation
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/student-halls-of-residence-activation-stratford/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T161000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221016T173300
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20221122T184504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T184504Z
UID:10000401-1665936600-1665941580@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:LFB Match Funding Competition Sprinkler Save
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; London Fire Brigade (LFB)\nIncident; Fire involving smoking materials\nWhen; 16 October 2022\nTime of call; 16:10\nTime of stop 17:33\nWhere\, Barking\nUse of premises; Specialised Housing consisting of three floors\nFixed installation; Automatic fire suppression system (AFSS)\n\nLondon Fire Brigade/Triangle fire systems  have reported the above-mentioned incident resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system \n Background \n\nThe benefits of match funding provided by Fire & Rescue Services\, in this case the LFB\, to entice social and private housing providers to assist them with meeting the costs of installing sprinklers within premises housing vulnerable persons clearly justified following the above reported sprinkler activation.\nIn 2014\, London Fire Brigade launched a competition to incentivise housing providers to install sprinklers and to promote the Authorities Sprinkler Strategy\, working to promote the use and adoption of residential sprinkler systems.\nThe London Borough Barking and Dagenham were successful receiving £84\,250 to install a sprinkler system in the above-mentioned extra care housing unit containing 33 flats for elderly residents with support needs completed June 2015.\nFunding was allocated from the Fire Prevention Grant received from the government for fire prevention work\nSeven years following the installation of the residential sprinkler installation\, the benefits of this competition were clear for all to see\, following a fire involving smoking materials which activated the sprinkler system containing/controlled the fire within the dwelling.\nSupporting most recent ¹UK research commissioned by The National Fire Chiefs Council\, National Fire Sprinkler Network\,  supported by The British Automatic Fire Sprinkler Association.\nThe research report that across all premises types:\nSprinklers are 99% efficient in extinguishing or controlling a fire\nSprinklers are 94% efficient in their ability to operate\n\nPremises residential Sprinkler System Specification \n\nResidential AFSS; installed to BS9251:2014\nCategory; 3 system\nSprinkler heads; Viking VK457\nAlarm; interfaced with building fire alarm system\nWater supply; Town Main\nCoverage; dwellings/communal areas\n\nIncident \n\nFire appliances from Barking\, Milford and East Ham fire stations were mobilised to the fire\nOn arrival crews identified a fire on the second floor within a two roomed flat\nThe premises sprinkler system actuated resulting in three sprinkler heads containing/controlling the fire\nFirefighters wearing breathing apparatus were committed\, extinguishing the fire with one firefighting jet\n50% of the dwelling was damaged by fire\nFirefighters rescued a woman via an internal stairway who was removed to hospital with a further 15 residents evacuated to a place of safety\nThe fire is believed to have been accidental and caused by the unsafe disposal of smoking materials\n\n Benefits of the sprinkler system \n\nFire contained to compartment of origin\nRapidly reduced the rate of production of heat and smoke allowing\n\n\nThe fire service crucial time to implement their operational tactical plan evacuate the premises\nFlashover prevented\n\nLegislation \n\nIn Scotland and Wales all new build and converted care homes/specialised housing require to have sprinklers fitted\nIn England and Northern Ireland there is no requirement\n\nConclusion \n\nThe decision taken by the LFB in 2014 to launch the match funding sprinkler competition should be applauded\, without this initiative the outcome of this incident could have been so much different.\nFor example\, the Newgrange care home Hertfordshire 2017 was the scene of a major fire which broke out in the early hours of the morning. The home was occupied by 35 residents\, sprinklers were not fitted resulting in firefighters rescuing 33 elderly and immobile residents sadly two residents died because of the fire.\nIf sprinklers had been fitted the outcome could have been so much different\, because 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.\nThis is the second FRS match funding success following the positive Hostel Sprinkler Save reported by Essex Fire Rescue Service on the 28 May 2022 involving a kitchen fire\n\n  \n \n\nNewgrange care home fire\nCredit: Hertfordshire Fire & Rescue Service\n\nLinks \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review 2021/2022\nNFCC Sprinkler Week campaign toolkit May 22 sprinkler toolkit\n¹ Efficiency and Effectiveness of Sprinkler Systems in the United Kingdom: An Analysis from Fire Service Data – Optimal Economics 2017\nLFB Press release Winners of match funding sprinkler competition\nEssex Fire Rescue Service match funding Hostel sprinkler save\n\n 
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/lfb-match-funding-competition-sprinkler-save/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Commercial
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200723
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200724
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20210511T183019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210511T183019Z
UID:10000311-1595462400-1595548799@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Sheltered housing\, London
DESCRIPTION:On 21st July a call was received by BAFSA member Triangle advising the company of a fire in a flat on the 4th floor at 1-133 Garnet Road\, Thornton Heath. The call was a result of the sprinkler alarm signalling the call centre. \nThis is sheltered housing and Triangle had retrospectively installed a BS9251 sprinkler system supplied by a tank and pump which was commissioned in December 2019. \nLondon Fire Brigade attended and forced entry to learn the fire had been extinguished by the activation of one sprinkler head. \nIt appears the resident was using a bedroom as a prayer room and had left the property leaving a lot of incense candles burning\, it is assumed that these were the source of ignition but it is unclear what the item first ignited was. \nTriangle engineer attended site and the sprinkler head was reinstated and the system made live by 1700 hrs. \nBAFSA notes that a second sprinkler head in the hallway had got hot enough for the cover plate to drop off but not to activate the head… a perfect example of how accurate sprinklers are. They really do not go off all at once!
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/sheltered-housing-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20210515T170943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T170943Z
UID:10000315-1585785600-1585871999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:2 Sprinkler Saves in kitchens in London
DESCRIPTION:Burnt cooking in the kitchen of a residential block of flats of three floors in Waddon Court Road\, was the cause of a fire which\, from the limited information provided\, was controlled by a Personal Protection system. The fire was all out on arrival with no firefighting action completed by crews\nLocal enquiries are currently being completed by the local fire safety team \n1 sprinkler head actuated in the kitchen of a 5 roomed flat on the 11th floor of a 21 storey block of flats in Lanterns Way. LFB reported that the fire was out on arrival.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/2-sprinkler-saves-in-kitchens-in-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200313
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20210515T172724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T172724Z
UID:10000237-1583971200-1584057599@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, London
DESCRIPTION:On 12 March \, LFB crews were called to a rapidly developing fire on the sixth floor external balcony of Tweed Walk Tower Hamlets – a twelve storey apartment block.\nThe fire spread horizontally along the balcony from the seat of the fire affecting the balcony of the adjacent dwelling. Due to the intensity of the fire the patio doors/glazing located adjacent to the seat of the fire failed.\nThe prompt activation of the Automatic Fire Suppression System (AFSS)restricted the fire damage to the glazing units/frames with smoke logging confined to the ceiling level of the apartment . The external fire was extinguished using a ground monitor and jets.\nOver recent years the LFB Fire Investigation Team have attended a large number of incidents where fires have occurred on balconies. The cause of those fires has often been due to unsafe disposal of cigarettes by the resident which is the case for the above mentioned incident.\nWithout AFSS the outcome of this incident may well have been more serious with the potential for a full compartment fire which would have seriously compromised the safety of residents and firefighters. Personal contents in the apartments were virtually untouched by the fire\, and no fire related injuries were reported.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-london-2/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200309
DTSTAMP:20260418T093344
CREATED:20210515T171110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210515T171110Z
UID:10000236-1583625600-1583711999@www.sprinklersaves.co.uk
SUMMARY:Flat\, London
DESCRIPTION:On the 8th March\, crews were called to a 5 pump fire on the 25th floor of a 4 roomed flat of a 39 storey high rise residential block in Southwark Bridge Road. \nThe alarm was raised by the occupier to a kitchen fire\, one sprinkler head activated and extinguished the fire prior to the arrivals of crews. \nWithout AFSS the outcome of this incident may well have been more serious with the potential for a full compartment fire which would have seriously compromised the safety of residents and firefighters. no fire related injuries were reported. \nOn this occasion due to the height/design of the building a BS EN 12845 system was installed allowing extra resilience to be provided for the installation\, it should be noted a BS9251 :2014 system is installed for buildings up to 45m in height unless agreed with Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/flat-london/
LOCATION:London
CATEGORIES:Residential
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