K1 Karaoke Lounge in Chinatown hit with fire safety order

A popular Chinatown karaoke bar has been hit with a fire safety order after City of Sydney and Fire and Rescue NSW discovered several faults.

K1 Karaoke Lounge at Chinatown has been hit with a fire order.

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A popular Chinatown karaoke bar has been hit with a fire safety order after City of Sydney and Fire and Rescue NSW discovered several faults.

A council report revealed FRNSW and council staff identified a series of faults in the building’s fire alarm monitoring system, portable fire extinguishers and a sprinkler system at the K1 Karaoke Lounge, at 31 to 37 Dixon St, Haymarket.

The business is located on level two of a six-storey building, which includes retail, restaurants and hotel accommodation.

K1 Karaoke Bar Haymarket was subject to a previous fire NSW attendance in December 2017.

The karaoke lounge boasted an upgrade to the “latest in audio and visual equipment”, following recent renovations.

However, the fire safety report identified concerns regarding faults within the fire indicator panel and alarm system that was not operating correctly.

It also found the fire detection system was not connected to the alarm monitoring system at a fire station or dispatch centre.

There are also issues with the fire hydrant and sprinkler system as well as exit signs, emergency lights and fire doors.

The fire safety report identified problems with the fire hydrant and sprinkler system as well as exit signs, emergency lights and fire doors.

The investigation also found the premises was missing portable fire extinguishers.

“The automatic fire detection and alarm system did not appear to be capable of operating to the standard of performance from when it was first designed and installed,” the report said.

“Multiple emergency lights throughout the level two tenancy were either not operating or had not been maintained.”

The site was subject to a previous Fire NSW attendance on December 8, 2017, for other fire safety deficiencies.

A fire safety report identified concerns regarding faults within the fire indicator panel and alarm system that was not operating correctly.

“This order is in the final stages of compliance and is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2019,” the report said.

K1 Karaoke failed to respond to Central Sydney Magazine’s questions, however a council report suggested repairs were underway and defective items would be replaced.

The business remains open while repairs are conducted.