Client Name: Level 4 & 5 New Office Fitout – 488 Queen Street

Location: 488 Queen Street

Fire Protection System Upgrade – Levels 4 & 5

Fire Boar successfully upgraded and reconfigured the fire protection systems on Levels 4 & 5, ensuring compliance with AS1670.4, AS1670 Section 7 & AS2118.1.99. This project involved extensive modifications to the sprinkler system, fire detection, and emergency warning infrastructure to align with new ceiling layouts and mechanical equipment placement.

Technical Achievements:

Sprinkler System Modifications

• Level 4
  • Relocated fire sprinkler pipework to accommodate mechanical equipment.
  • Installed 131 below-ceiling sprinkler heads and 2 exposed sprinkler heads with wire guards.
  • Removed 97 redundant sprinkler heads, optimizing fire protection efficiency.
• Level 5
  • Diverted sprinkler pipework for ceiling space adjustments across three areas.
  • Installed a mix of below-ceiling, exposed, high-temperature, and horizontal sidewall sprinkler heads for comprehensive coverage.
  • Removed multiple outdated sprinkler heads, improving system performance.

Fire Detection & Emergency System Enhancements

• Installed & reconfigured smoke and thermal detection
  • Level 4: Added 14 smoke detectors, removed 12, and installed 1 thermal detector.
  • Level 5: Added 13 smoke detectors, removed 11, and installed 1 thermal detector.
• Upgraded EWIS speaker system
  • Level 4: Installed 37 flush-mounted EWIS speakers, removing 11 outdated units.
  • Level 5: Installed 23 new EWIS speakers, including surface-mounted and flush-mounted units, while removing 8 redundant speakers.
• Installed new safety equipment
  • Installed fire extinguishers and fire blankets on both levels for additional protection.
  • Integrated 4 new fire trip relays on Level 5 to improve fire system automation.

Challenges Overcome:

• Coordination with Mechanical Installations – Adjusted sprinkler layouts to accommodate new ceiling-mounted mechanical equipment.
• Efficient System Optimization – Removed redundant sprinkler heads, smoke detectors, and EWIS speakers, reducing unnecessary infrastructure while maintaining compliance.
• Seamless Execution & Programming – Reprogrammed the Fire Indicator Panel (FIP) to integrate the system changes without disrupting existing fire protection functionality.

Deliverables & Compliance:

• As-installed drawings, Form 12, and O&M manuals provided for full documentation.
• Fully tested and commissioned fire safety systems ensuring reliability, compliance, and enhanced fire protection.

This project highlights Fire Boar’s expertise in large-scale fire system upgrades, ensuring seamless integration, compliance, and improved safety.