Fire Protection for Industrial & Manufacturing
Fire protection for factories, workshops, engineering sites and manufacturing plants — hydrants, pumps, detection and high-hazard extinguishers maintained to AS1851.
Fire safety for industrial & manufacturing
Industrial and manufacturing sites carry higher fire loads than typical commercial buildings. Machinery, combustible materials, flammable liquids, welding and hot work, dust and electrical plant all demand a fire safety strategy matched to the actual hazard — not just a generic extinguisher on the wall.
The Bundaberg industrial estates, Gladstone's heavy industry and Capricorn Coast manufacturing all rely on properly maintained hydrant systems, hose reels, pump sets, detection and correctly rated extinguishers. Food processing, engineering workshops, fabrication, warehousing and production lines each present different risks that must be reflected in equipment selection, location and maintenance intervals.
Mercury Fire Protection services industrial clients across our full region. We inspect and flow-test hydrants, service electric and diesel fire pump sets, maintain alarm panels in dusty or noisy environments, test sprinklers where installed, and inspect fire and smoke door sets that protect escape routes through large buildings. Every test is documented for insurers, Work Health and Safety audits and Queensland fire safety compliance.
We understand production schedules. Maintenance can be planned around shift patterns, shutdowns and quiet periods so testing and inspection does not stop your line running.
Why Industrial & Manufacturing chooses Mercury
Typical industrial & manufacturing buildings
Fire protection tailored to the way these premises actually operate across Bundaberg, Wide Bay & Burnett.
Key fire risks we address
- Machinery, welding and hot work
- Flammable liquids, oils and solvents
- Combustible dust and packaging materials
- High electrical loads and switchboards
- Large open areas with delayed detection
How we help
- Fire hydrants & flow testing
6-monthly inspections, annual flow testing on the most disadvantaged hydrant and 5-yearly preventative maintenance to AS1851.
- Fire hose reels & pump sets
Reel condition, flow and pump performance tested — electric and diesel booster sets maintained to keep hydrant pressure adequate.
- Fire detection & alarm systems
Panels and detection suited to production environments — heat, smoke and beam detection maintained to AS1851, AS1670 and AS1668.
- Sprinkler systems
Wet-pipe sprinkler inspection, valve checks, alarm tests and 25-yearly requirements managed and documented.
- Fire & smoke doors
Passive fire door set inspections — gaps, seals, closers and hardware checked so doors perform in a fire.
- High-hazard extinguishers
ABE, CO₂, foam and wet chemical units matched to workshop, fuel and electrical risks across the site.
Local, licensed & fully compliant
Industrial & Manufacturing — FAQs
Common questions about fire protection for industrial & manufacturing. See our full FAQ page for more.
Do factories need more than extinguishers?
Often yes. Buildings above certain sizes or with certain uses require hydrants, hose reels, detection and sometimes sprinklers depending on when the building was approved and its fire engineered design. We assess what's installed and what must be maintained.
Can you service existing hydrant and pump systems?
Yes. We inspect, test and maintain hydrant installations and electric or diesel fire pump sets to AS1851, including annual flow testing and 5-yearly preventative maintenance.
How often must industrial fire detection be tested?
Fire detection and alarm systems require monthly, yearly and 5-yearly testing under AS1851. We document every visit so your system is always inspection-ready.
Do you cover Gladstone and Rockhampton industrial sites?
Yes. We service industrial and manufacturing clients across Bundaberg, Gladstone, Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast. Call to confirm your site and we'll schedule a visit.
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