MX4428 Fire Alarm Control Panel - Obsolete
On August 8, 2023 Johnson Controls (Vigilant) announced that the F4000 / MX4428 Fire Detection Control and Indicating Equipment (FDCIE) had been made obsolete (Bulletin No ANZ-D3192) due to its compliance with Australian Standard AS 4428.1, where the new Standard AS 7240.2 is now required in the National Construction Code (NCC).
AS 1851 Deferred in NSW to February 13, 2026
The Building Commission, New South Wales issued a Fact Sheet on Jan 19, 2025 clarifying amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment (Development Certification and Fire Safety) Amendment Regulation 2025. The Fact Sheet covered three primary amendments; (1) Deferal of mandatory compliance with AS 1851 & defer requirements that a fire safety certificate can only be issued if an assessment has been done by an accredited practitioner; (2) Changes a Fire Safety Schedule resulting from compliance action taken by Building Commission NSW; and (3) housekeeping amendments.
Notifier AFP 2800 & AFP 2802 Fire Panels Obsolete
According to a product bulletin PB21-008 dated August 2021, the Notifier AFP 2800 and AFP 2802 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
Notifier 1010 & 2020 Product Obsolescence
According to a product bulletin PB21-005 dated May 2021, the Notifier 1010 and 2020 fire panels, widely used in Australia, have be discontinued as of the date of the product bulletin. Firewize provides support and recommends that these systems should be replaced without delay to minimise downtime in the event of an unplanned failure of these systems. Contact Firewize for assistance during this transition and ensure ongoing fire safety.
Ampac FireFinder Product Obsolescence
The Ampac FireFinder has been with us as one of Australia's most popular fire panels for over 20 years. The earliest verifiable reference I could find was the ActivFire Certificate of Conformity AFP-1160 going back to October 1998. As with all good things, Halma the owners of Ampac Technologies has advised that the FireFinder range of panels will be made obsolete, with last orders being received on November 1, 2021.
Proposed Residential Tenancy Regulations (Victoria) 2021 Changes
The objective of the Residential Tenancies Regulations is to prescribe matters authorised or required to be prescribed under the Residential Tenancies Act 1997. In respect to fire safety in a residential property, the new legislation sets out requirements for tenants to maintain prescribed safety devices including smoke alarms and carbon monoxide fire alarms.
South Australia Fire Industry Occupational Licensing
What are the required qualifications for people who are registered to conduct testing of automatic fire sprinkler systems, fire hydrant systems and fire hose reel systems that are connected to mains water supply in South Australia?
Landmark PFAS contamination class action
Perfluorinated Alkylated Substances also referred to as ("PFAS") are synthetic (man-made) chemical compounds used in industry since the 1950's. In Australia, PFAS have been used for a long time in consumer products and industrial applications and there are now PFAS contaminated sites resulting from these various uses, including from the use of some types of firefighting foam concentrate.
VESDA LaserPlus & LaserCompact Discontinued
Xtralis alert customers that the VESDA LaserCompact ("VLC") and LaserPlus ("VLP") will retire from December 31, 2019. There will be two years official support after this date. Building and asset owners should consider options if they are considering the installation of a new VLC or VLP. Xtralis offer a compatible alternative from the VESDA-E range.
Preventing unwanted deaths at home!
A terrible tragedy occurred early this morning here in Melbourne, when a man died in a home fire that the fire brigade believe was caused by a discarded cigarette. Cigarette likely ca
