AS1670 Access to detectors, control and indicating equipment
Australian Standard AS 1670.1:2008 provides limited guidance to the installation and subsequent access to fire detectors as well as control and indicating equipment. This article covers the requirements in the Standard and follows up with scenarios where limited access to this equipment could adversely affect routine servicing and maintenance.
Fire Detection in Cool Rooms
A cool room is an enclosure typically within a larger structure and is designed to maintain a temperature of generally between -18°C and +2°C. Cool rooms vary in size and as such the type of fire detection (AS1670.1) and fire sprinkler protection (AS2218.1) must adapt accordingly.
Visual Alarm Device (VAD)
A Visual Alarm Device ("VAD") is defined in Australian Standard AS 1670.1 as a device to indicate an alarm condition or in certain circumstances the loss of mains power causing the operation (closing sequence) of a sliding fire door or shutter.
Zone Block Plan Requirements (Fire Alarm)
This article describes the requirements for Zone Block Plans for Fire Detection, Alarm & Emergency Warning Systems in Buildings. There are an array of Standards that cover this requirement over time, so we hope to summarise the requirements, making it easier for everyone.
