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
- MFS Fire Safety Policies & Positions
- MFS Fire Safety Guidelines
- Other Guidelines and Information
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
Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Electric Vehicles (EV) & EV Charging Stations in Buildings
For further advice:
Email: MFS.CommunitySafety@eso.sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8204 3611
Country Callers: 1300 737 637
MFS Built Environment Section (BES) Guidelines provide information and recommendations in relation to building fire safety.
Child Care Facilities in Multi-Storey Buildings
Emergency Evacuation of Cinemas
Fire Risk Strategy for Recyclable Metal Stockpile Management
General Guidelines for Rubber Tyre Storage
PDI (General) Regulation 45 Submissions
For further advice:
Email: MFS.CommunitySafety@eso.sa.gov.au
Phone: (08) 8204 3611
Country Callers: 1300 737 637
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
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.
