This project provides the information and documents needed to help the Fire Protection Association Australia take a leadership role in reducing the environmental impact of hazardous waste generated from routine maintenance of fire protection systems. Our team observed, surveyed, and interviewed representatives from fire protection maintenance companies. We also interviewed suppliers and recyclers of fire protection equipment. An economic analysis was performed to compare current industry practices with recommended best practices. Many companies were not aware of proper disposal methods for batteries and fluorescent tubes. We created two good practice guides and a position statement for FPA Australia to distribute and promote environmental practices within the fire protection industry.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• LeBlanc, Michael J.
• McManus, Kelly Elizabeth
• Forti, Megan Elizabeth

Subject

• Environment
• Security
• Sustainability
• Industry

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042913-202327

Keyword

• Fire prevention
• Sustainable development--Social aspects
• Natural resources--Management
• Fire protection engineering

Advisor

• Ault, Holly Keyes
• Aghajanian, Michael John

Year

• 2013

Center

• Melbourne, Australia Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Fire Protection Association Australia

Date created

• 2013-04-29

Location

• Melbourne

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright