Fire safety in plain English
Short reads for people who own, manage or work in a building.
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Charging lithium batteries safely at home and work
Sensible habits for charging e-bikes, scooters and power tools, and what to do with a battery that is damaged or swollen.
Holiday rental fire safety basics
General fire safety for owners of short-term rentals on the Coast: smoke alarms, ways out, equipment and clear information for guests.
Annual fire safety paperwork in plain English
A general guide for NSW building owners on fire safety checks and records, what to keep on file and where a fire contractor fits in.
Moving into new premises: fire safety questions to ask
Questions to ask your landlord, agent or strata manager about fire equipment, servicing and records before you take on new premises.
Where to keep a fire blanket in the kitchen
A fire blanket is simple kit for a small kitchen fire. Here is what it is, where to keep it and when to leave it alone and get out.
Fire safety basics for workshops and warehouses
Everyday fire safety habits for workshops and warehouses: housekeeping, storing flammables, clear access to equipment and hot work.
Smoke alarms at home: the basics
Working smoke alarms give you early warning of a fire at home. Here is how to test them, keep them clean and know when to replace them.
Evacuation diagrams and why they matter
What an evacuation diagram shows, where it belongs on the wall, and how to tell when yours no longer matches the building.
Exit signs and emergency lighting explained
What exit signs and emergency lights do, how they keep working when the power fails, and the signs that one needs attention.
Fire doors: what not to do
Fire doors only work when they are shut, intact and able to close on their own. Here are the common ways they get compromised.
A five-minute fire safety walk-through for small business
A simple monthly walk-around any small business can do to keep exits clear and fire equipment visible, reachable and ready.
Getting ready for bushfire season on the Coast
General preparation for homes and small businesses near bushland on the Central Coast, and why your plan should start with the NSW RFS.
What the tag on your fire extinguisher means
The tag on a fire extinguisher is a record that someone has inspected it. Here is what it tells you and what you can check yourself.
Strata fire safety: who does what
A general guide to the parts the owners corporation, strata manager, fire contractor and residents each play in strata fire safety.
Fire safety basics for cafes and restaurants
Practical fire safety habits for cafe and restaurant kitchens, from grease and gas to clear exits and staff who know what to do.
What happens on a fire equipment service visit
A plain walk-through of a routine fire equipment service visit, from getting ready to the written report you should end up with.
In an emergency, get out and call Triple Zero (000). This site is general information, not advice for your building. For what applies to your premises, talk to us on site.
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