Fire Equipment Services

AS 1851 outlines various types of fire equipment maintenance to ensure the ongoing effectiveness and reliability of fire protection systems. The types of maintenance specified by AS 1851 include:

Fire Detection and Alarm Systems: This includes maintenance of fire alarm control panels, smoke detectors, heat detectors, manual call points, and other components of the fire detection and alarm system. It involves inspecting, testing, and servicing these components to ensure their proper operation and response during a fire event.

Sprinkler Systems: Maintenance of sprinkler systems involves inspections, tests, and maintenance of sprinkler heads, pipes, valves, control panels, and water supply sources. It ensures that the sprinkler system is ready to activate and extinguish fires effectively.

Fire Extinguishers: Fire extinguisher maintenance involves checking pressure levels, inspecting for visible damage, ensuring accessibility, and conducting regular inspections and tests to verify the functionality of extinguishers. It also includes recharging or replacing extinguishers as needed.

Fire Hydrants and Hose Reels: Maintenance of fire hydrants and hose reels involves inspecting, testing, and servicing these components to ensure they are in proper working order. This includes checking water supply connections, inspecting hoses and nozzles, and conducting flow tests to assess water availability and pressure.

Emergency Exit Lighting: Maintenance of emergency exit lighting systems includes regular inspections, testing, and servicing of exit signs and emergency lighting fixtures. It ensures that these systems are functional during power outages or emergency situations.

Fire Suppression Systems: This includes maintenance of specialized fire suppression systems such as gas-based suppression systems (e.g., clean agent systems) or foam-based suppression systems. It involves inspections, tests, and maintenance of the system components, including cylinders, piping, nozzles, and control panels.

Fire Doors and Fire Dampers: Maintenance of fire doors and fire dampers involves inspections, testing, and servicing to ensure they are operational and provide proper fire containment. This includes checking for proper closing, latching, and sealing mechanisms, as well as inspecting fusible links, hinges, and other components.

Fire Pump Systems: Maintenance of fire pump systems includes inspecting, testing, and servicing pumps, controllers, valves, and other associated components. It ensures that the pump system is capable of delivering adequate water flow and pressure for firefighting purposes.