Information Bulletins
Information Bulletins raise awareness regarding changes to
regulatory requirements or processes; industry trends or practices;
or concerns regarding technical matters.
IB-17 Changes to note on AS 1530.4:2014 reference
in the NCC 2019
Posted on 2/8/2019
The NCC 2019 note on AS 1530.4:2014 has changed.
This document provides information and guidance on the relevant
evidence of suitability required by the NCC 2019 and the indicated
change in required evidence of suitability from 1 May 2022.
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IB-02 V2 Use of Genuine Components: Pre-Engineered
Fire Systems
Posted on 11/10/2018
The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of the
importance of using genuine - i.e. original equipment manufacturer
(OEM) - components when servicing pre-engineered fire systems.
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IB-16 Oxygen Reduction Fire Prevention Systems
(ORFPS)
Posted on 01/02/2018
This Information Bulletin provides an overview of Oxygen
Reduction Fire Prevention Systems (ORFPS) including how they work,
where they can be used, health and safety considerations and
information on designing, installing, commissioning and servicing
ORFPS.
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IB-15 Gaseous fire extinguishing systems: Cylinder
hydrostatic testing requirements
Posted on 20/12/2017
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to clarify the
Australian Standard requirements and identify where the OEM service
requirements are to be applied for the hydrostatic testing of
gaseous fire extinguisher cylinders.
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IB-06 V2 Selection and Use of Firefighting
Foams
Posted on 03/01/2017
The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of the
issues surrounding the selection and use of firefighting foams
based on their firefighting performance, environmental impact and
system and equipment compatibility.
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IB-12 V2 Isolation Valves in Fire Sprinkler and
Fire Hydrant Systems
Posted on 15/11/2016
This Information Bulletin details the specific Plumbing Code of
Australia and Australian Standard requirements in relation to
isolation valves for these systems. It concludes and recommends
that quarter (¼) turn lever type isolation valves are not permitted
to be installed in automatic fire sprinkler systems and fire
hydrant systems.
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IB-14 Queensland Operational Policy: Environmental
Management of Firefighting Foam
Posted on 25/07/2016
This Information Bulletin is to inform the fire protection
industry and users of firefighting foams of the release and effects
of the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
(DEHP) Operational Policy: Environmental Management of Firefighting
Foam..
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IB-13 Frequently Asked Questions: Portable Fire
Extinguishers
Posted on 12/07/2016
This Information Bulletin provides some basic information on
portable fire extinguishers, including what their purpose is, when
they are required, what types of extinguisher are suitable for
different fires, how to use them and the requirements to have
extinguishers serviced (maintained).
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IB-11 Evacuation Diagrams
Posted on 23/06/2015
The purpose of this document is to promote awareness of the
requirements for evacuation diagrams in AS 3745 and of potential
issues in regards to the installation of such diagrams on fire
resistant elements of construction
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IB-10 Consideration of Emergency Response in
Alternative Solutions
Posted on 23/06/2015
The purpose of this document is to increase awareness and
consideration of the requirements for emergency plans and
procedures when developing or implementing an Alternative Solution
or fire safety engineering design.
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IB-09 Application of Primary and Secondary
Reference Documents under the Building Code Australia
Posted on 01/07/2014
The purpose of this document is to provide information on the
application of primary and secondary reference documents in
accordance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
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IB-08 Safe Handling of Portable Fire Extinguishers
During Servicing
Posted on 01/07/2014
This Information Bulletin highlights the important of the safe
handling of portable fire extinguishers during servicing
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IB-07 Date of Manufacture Stamping of Portable
Fire Extinguisher Cylinders
Posted on 01/07/2014
The purpose of this document is to provide information on the
date of manufacture stamping of portable fire extinguishers and the
impact that the manufacture and supply process has on the likely
date of manufacture stamp to be found on extinguishers
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IB-05 Sprinkler System Components Fault
Monitoring
Posted on 01/09/2013
This document has been prepared to highlight the importance of
sprinkler component fault monitoring, outline the BCA and
Australian Standards requirements for such monitoring, and provide
recommendations in regards to this monitoring
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IB-04 AS 3959-2009 Amendment No.3
Posted on 01/11/2012
The purpose of this document is to provide information on
changes as a result of Amendment 3 (2011) to AS 3959-2009
Construction of buildings in bushfire prone areas.
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IB-03 Mandatory Standards for Portable Fire
Extinguishers
Posted on 01/03/2012
The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of the
mandatory safety standards for portable fire extinguishers and the
obligations of organisations involved in the supply chain.
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IB-01 Fire Pump Battery Failures
Posted on 01/08/2011
The purpose of this Information Bulletin is to raise awareness
about concerning industry trends associated with batteries
supporting fire pump installations that serve fire hydrant and
sprinkler systems.
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