Be ready for any fire emergency with expert testing and maintenance of your fire systems and equipment
Aim to always be 100% compliant with the codes, regulations, and standards relevant to your property
Almost 80% of fires are put out by people just like you – that’s why it’s so important to be ready to respond
A powerful combination equals powerful protection.
Get fire protection and electrical services in one convenient service call. You’ll save time and money, and you’ll be in the most powerful position to protect what’s most important to you.
360° Fire Protection & Compliance
The ‘Wambo Combo’
Wambo Fire & Electrical can save you time and money by offering 360°, fully-integrated Fire Protection and Electrical services across every aspect of your property’s fire protection systems and equipment. Plus, we go over and above with other important aspects of electrical safety and property inspection. To ensure you’re always compliant with MP 6.1 (Maintenance of fire safety installation), AS 1851 (Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment), and AS/NZS 2293.2 (Emergency lighting and exit signs for buildings), we’ve got you covered with government-mandated routine inspection, testing, and preventative maintenance across:
FIRE PROTECTION
Installing and maintenance
- Smoke alarms (interconnected photoelectric)
- CO and heat alarms
- Fire extinguishers (all types – see below)
- Fire hose reels
- Fire blankets
- Emergency and EXIT lighting
- Fire detection, alarm, and warning systems
- Fire indicator panels (FIP)
- Fire hydrants and automatic sprinkler systems
- Fire and smoke doors
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Installation and testing
- Hardwiring, testing, replacing alarms and detectors
- Testing and tagging
- Safety switches (RCD)
- Thermal imaging – identifying safety issues with:
- Switchboards
- Electric motors
- Electrical components
- Building inspections
- Water leaks
After each inspection, you’ll receive a detailed asset record for your files. In line with compliance requirements, fire protection assets needing rectification will be clearly indicated (e.g. a failed emergency light or EXIT sign).
PLEASE NOTE: only a qualified electrician can install and replace hardwired smoke alarms, and install, test, and rectify emergency lighting and EXIT lighting.
We’ve been mighty helpful to these Sunshine Mitre 10 stores
“Wambo Fire & Electrical have done a great job in assisting our business across multiple sites to maintain our fire services and equipment. As we expand our business footprint throughout Queensland it will become more important to align ourselves with contractors who we can trust and depend on…they come with our highest recommendations”
Robert B Theunissen, Group OH&S Manager, Sunshine Hardware Pty Ltd
Australian Standards & Service Schedules
For the protection of your customers, your employees, your business, and your property, it’s vitally important that you’re always compliant with AS 1851 and the various sections relevant to your building class and size. There are a lot of relevant standards to comply with, but don’t worry, we know them all back-the-front and inside-out.
| Systems and equipment | Australian Standards | Mandatory routine servicing |
| Fire extinguishers Water Wet chemical Foam Powder Carbon dioxide Vaporizing liquid (Halon) |
AS 2444 (2001) AS 1841.1 (2007) AS 1850 (2009) |
Six monthly Yearly Three-yearly (aggressive environments) Five-yearly |
| Fire hose reels | AS 2441 (2005) | Six monthly Yearly |
| Fire detection, alarm, and warning systems Smoke alarms Heat alarms Emergency warning system Emergency intercom systems |
AS 3787 (2014) AS 1670 multiple parts AS 2220.2 (1989) |
Monthly Six monthly Yearly Five-yearly Ten-yearly |
| Emergency lighting Emergency luminaires Exit signs |
AS/NZ 2293 multiple parts | Six monthly Yearly |
| Fire sprinkler systems | AS 2118 (2017) | Monthly Six-monthly Yearly Five-Yearly Ten-yearly Twenty-five yearly Thirty yearly |
| Fire hydrant systems | AS 2419 (2017) multiple parts | Monthly Six monthly Yearly Five-yearly |
| Lay flat hose | AS 2792 (1992) | Annually |
| Fire doors and smoke doors (hinged and pivoted), sliding fire doors | AS 1905 (2005) AS 6905 (2007) |
Three-monthly Six-monthly Yearly |
| Fire pump sets | AS 2941 (2013) | Monthly Six-monthly Yearly Five-Yearly Ten-yearly |
| Special Hazard Systems | AS4214 (2018) | Monthly Six-monthly Yearly Ten-yearly |
| Water storage tanks | AS 2304 (2011) | Monthly Six-monthly Yearly Ten-yearly |
Beware of cowboys – it could affect your insurance and liability
With Wambo Fire & Electrical, you always have the peace of mind of knowing that your routine inspection and testing is carried out by qualified fire protection professionals, fully licensed electricians (with additional fire protection qualifications), plumbers, sprinkler fitters, and carpenters. Below is a table that shows which professional is allowed to do what at installation and different scheduled services. Never be afraid to ask other providers for proof of their licensing – after all, it’s your property and your liability.
| Systems and equipment | Installation or scheduled service | Professional & licensing requirement |
| Fire extinguishers | Installation Six-monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Fire Protection Technician Fire Protection Technician |
| Fire hose reels | Installation Six-monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Plumber or Sprinkler Fitter (Cert III) Fire Protection Technician |
| Fire blankets | Installation Monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Fire Protection Technician Fire Protection Technician |
| Smoke alarms | Installation Monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Electrician Electrician Fire Protection Technician (electric stream) |
| Fire detection, alarm, and warning systems | Installation Monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Electrician Fire Protection Technician (detection qualified) |
| Emergency lighting and exits | Installation Six-monthly to five-yearly servicing |
Electrician Electrician |
| Fire doors and smoke doors (hinged and pivoted) |
Installation Six-monthly servicing |
Carpenter Fire Protection Technician |
| Fire doors (sliding) | Installation Three-monthly and six-monthly servicing |
Carpenter Fire Protection Technician (detection qualified) |
| Fire sprinkler systems | Installation Monthly to thirty-yearly servicing |
Sprinkler Fitter Sprinkler Fitter |
| Fire hydrant systems | Installation Six monthly Yearly and five-yearly servicing |
Plumber or Sprinkler Fitter (Cert III) Fire Protection Technician Plumber or Sprinkler Fitter (Cert III) |
| Fire pump sets | Installation Monthly to six-monthly Yearly to five-yearly |
Plumber/ Sprinkler Fitter (Cert III) Fire Technician (pump qualified) Sprinkler Fitter (Cert III) |
The cost of non-compliance
It’s important to remember that the many laws and regulations around fire protection and safety have been formulated based on the data and learnings from thousands of building fires – how and why they happened, and how best to prevent them happening in the future. In this regard, it’s understandable that many of the regulations are about ensuring fire readiness. For instance, section 54 (1) of the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 states:
Failure to comply with this regulation can result in a fine of up to $4,110.
Part 2 of this same section states that:
Similar to the above, failure to comply with this regulation can also result in a fine of up to $4,110.
In the case of a fire and/or injury, non-compliance can also severely impact insurance coverage and legal liability (and perhaps even culpability). Rather than speak to a lawyer later, perhaps it’s best to speak to the fire protection experts first.