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Illuminated green emergency exit sign on a Sydney commercial building ceiling
19Oct 2026

Do Emergency Lights Need to Be on Their Own Circuit?

Do emergency lights need to be on their own circuit? Learn how emergency lights and exit signs are wired in Australian buildings, when a…
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Close-up of a fire sprinkler head with a red glass bulb and deflector
19Oct 2026

How Does a Dry Fire Sprinkler System Work?

How does a dry fire sprinkler system work? Learn how dry pipe sprinklers hold water back with air pressure, the main parts, where they…
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Close-up of a fire extinguisher pressure gauge and valve used to check whether the extinguisher is still charged
15Oct 2026

Do Fire Extinguishers Expire?

Do fire extinguishers expire? Here’s how long extinguishers last in Australia, when they need servicing under AS 1851, how to check yours and the…
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Ceiling-mounted fire alarm sounder and strobe light in a building
08Oct 2026

How to Disable a Fire Alarm (Safely)

Need to stop a fire alarm that won’t quit? Here’s how to disable a fire alarm safely at home, what NSW law says, and…
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Portable fire extinguisher with English usage instructions and an inspection record tag
08Oct 2026

What Is a Fire Extinguisher Class?

Fire extinguisher classes tell you which fires an extinguisher can safely put out. Here’s how classes A to F work in Australia, what the…
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VQS Fire technician inspecting fire barriers and service penetrations above a ceiling
15Aug 2025

Fire Barriers: Essential Protection for Your Building

Fire barriers divide a building into compartments that hold back fire and smoke. Learn how fire resistance levels work, the main types of fire…
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VQS Fire technician preparing a passive fire protection wrap for a service penetration
02Aug 2025

What Is Passive Fire Protection?

Passive fire protection is the fire-resistant construction that contains fire and protects a building’s structure. Here’s how it works, how it differs from active…
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VQS Fire technician team inspecting fire equipment for Sydney building

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