25-Year Inspections LPC: BS EN12845 2015, Annex K Clause TB203.3.8: 25-Year Inspections As part of the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 2015 incorporating BSEN12845, after 25 years the pipes and the sprinklers should be inspected. Below is an extract from the document to provide you with an understanding of the checks which are required. […]
Sprinkler Saves In recent weeks there have been several devastating fires on premises which did not have the benefit of sprinkler protection. Below are a few incidents where the installation of sprinklers has saved lives and businesses: Unprotected facilities Biggleswade, Warehouse A large blaze at a food warehouse was started when a refrigeration unit caught […]
Service & Maintenance: Fire Hydrants What are Fire Hydrants? Fire hydrants are located in numerous locations to allow the fire brigade to access water from the local mains. As the Fire hydrants are located in numerous locations, some are owned and maintained by water companies or local fire authorities. Whilst the hydrants which are located […]
10-Year Tank Inspection LPC: BS EN12845 2015: Clause TB203.6: 10-Yearly Routine As part of the LPC Rules for Automatic Sprinkler Installations 2015 incorporating BS EN12845, at no more than 10-Year intervals, all storage tanks shall be examined internally and the fabric attended to as necessary. Submersible camera equipment remotely operated vehicles (ROV) may in some cases […]
Sprinkler Saves In recent weeks there have been several devastating fires on premises which did not have the benefit of sprinkler protection. Below is a few incidents where the installation of sprinklers has saved lives and businesses: A sprinkler protected building can ensure business continuity, enhance safety of those within the building, and also reduce […]
We are very proud to have been awarded the title of “Best Sprinkler System Installation Company- UK” in this year’s Build Magazine Facilities Management Awards. As well as receiving a trophy to commemorate the title, our Director, Richard Pipe, was asked to write an article to be included within the magazine: “Automatic Fire Sprinklers […]
Risk of Fire Waste management and recycling facilities face many risks. Fire is a particular risk as waste produces heat which can very easily lead to a blaze. A fire could be accompanied by serious downtime in operations, risk to personnel/equipment, and further financial losses. Waste Management/ Recycling Targets Recent environmental targets have increased the […]
Care and Maintenance of Automatic Sprinkler Systems: Premises User’s ongoing, weekly and monthly responsibilities as identified in the LPC Technical Bulletin TB 203:2015 The following tests and checks should be made as applicable by the Premises User’s as stipulated in the LPC Technical Bulletin TB 203: 2015 of ‘LPC Rules For Sprinkler Installations’ incorporating BS […]
