The MFS has developed specific guidelines, specifications and policies to advise and assist the building industry of our requirements and recommendations in relation to building fire safety.
MFS Equipment Specifications detail the technical and construction requirements of fire safety equipment to ensure compatibility with MFS equipment and appliances.
MFS Fire Safety Policies
MFS Fire Safety / Built Environment Section Policies are documents that are either referenced in legislation or form part of contractual arrangements entered into with the MFS for the provision of a paid service. The content of these Policy documents must be adhered to by a building or property owner in order to meet either legislated or contractual obligations relating to certain fire safety systems.
Policy 006 Control and Indication for Diesel & Electric Fire Pumps
Policy 014 Above Ground Water Storage Tanks for Firefighting
Policy 037 Fire Alarm Conditions of Connection (2.0)
MFS Fire Safety Position Statements
MFS Built Environment Section (BES) Guidelines provide information and recommendations in relation to building fire safety.
Emergency Evacuation of Cinemas
Fire Risk Strategy for Recyclable Metal Stockpile Management
General Guidelines for Rubber Tyre Storage
The MFS also endorses the following documents published by the Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council (AFAC) and their implementation in the built environment. The AFAC documents complement and enhance the MFS Built Environment Section Guidelines.
Design, Installation and Maintenance Requirements for Dry Hydrants
Fire Brigade Intervention Model Manual
Fire Safety for Impulse (Jet) Fans in Car Parks
Fire Safety Principles for Massive Timber Building Systems
Fire Safety Requirements for Automated Vehicle Parking Systems
Fire Safety in Waste Management Facilities
Electric Vehicles (EV) and EV charging equipment in the built environment
Smoke Alarms in Residential Accommodation
Other relevant and useful information and documents developed by AFAC relating to community safety and the built environment can be found on the AFAC website.
For further advice:
Email: MFS.CommunitySafety@eso.sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8204 3611
Country Callers: 1300 737 637
