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SUMMARY:Manchester Tall Building Sprinkler Activation
DESCRIPTION:Fire Rescue Service; Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service\nIncident; Fire\nWhen; 6 April 2023\nTime of call; 04:30\nWhere\, Sale\nLocation of fire; Bedroom\nOccupancy; Residential block of flats 10 or more stories\nAutomatic fire suppression System; Residential sprinkler system\n\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service have reported the following fire involving a residential block of flats resulting in the activation of the premises residential sprinkler system. \nThe Premises \n\nResidential block of flats of 13 storeys\nPrefab concrete construction block\nBuilt in 1970s.\n\nIncident \n\nGMFRS mobilised 5 Pumping appliances\, 1 Aerial appliance\nThe seat of the fire was established to involve a bed mattress\, linen within a bedroom.\nPrior to the arrival of the FRS\, a resident tackled the fire with a fire extinguisher.\n1x sidewall sprinkler head actuated extinguishing the remainder of the fire.\nGMFRS assume that time taken to extinguish the fire was 5-10 mins.\nFirefighting crews on arrival established that the fire had been extinguished.\nProceeded to turn off the flat sprinkler isolation valve.\nFire damage 3m²\nNatural and PPV ventilation undertaken to clear smoke.\n\nBusiness continuity \n\nGMFRS reported that if it had not been for the sprinkler system\, the flat would have been uninhabitable for several months following the fire with the resident having to be decanted into alternative accommodation.\nEstimated value of damage £1000\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\nFurther guidance \n\nBAFSA\, Sprinkler Saves Annual Review\nGreater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service Sprinkler Week Campaign
URL:https://www.sprinklersaves.co.uk/saves/manchester-tall-building-sprinkler-activation/
LOCATION:Sale
CATEGORIES:Residential
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