Routine Fire Inspections and Testing as per Australian Standards AS1851-2012
The Australian Standards require scheduled maintenance and inspection for all fire safety equipment and systems. These inspections vary depending on the building and code application, however for ease of use the most common items are as follows:
Equipment Item | Annual | Six Monthly | Monthly |
Automatic Fire Protection and Alarm System (Fire Alarm Panel) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Building Occupant Warning System | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Automatic Fire Suppression System (Fire Sprinkler System) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Fire Hydrants
– With Pumps – With Out Pumps |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Yes |
Fire Extinguishers | Yes | Yes | |
Fire Blankets | Yes | Yes | |
Fire Hose Reels | Yes | Yes | |
Fire Doors
– Unit – Common Property |
Yes Yes |
Yes |
|
240v Smoke Alarms
– Unit – Common Property |
Yes Yes |
Yes |
|
Emergency Lighting and Exit Signage | Yes | Yes | |
Warning and Operational Signs | Yes | Yes | |
Wall Wetting and Drenching System | Yes | ||
Automatic Fail Safe Devices | Yes | Yes | |
Paths of Travel including stairways, passageways and ramps | Yes | ||
Fire Seals Protecting Openings in Fire Resistant Components | Yes |
For information specific to your building type, size and age, or a free fire safety and audit inspection, call FireSafe at 1300 347 372. You can also send us your queries via this online form.
Testing Frequency inĀ Sydney – We’re the Experts
FireSafe is an expert provider of commercial, industrial and high-rise residential fire protection, inspection, installation, and maintenance and certification services. We offer an extensive range of scheduled testing as well as inspection services that are compliant with AS1851-2012 and the Building Code of Australia. We also provide fire equipment registers and reports that assist in the compilation of the Annual Fire Safety Statement specifically for building owners. These comprehensive documents form a crucial component of the compliance process for every property owner, with the BCA (Building Code of Australia), the OH&S Act as well as the Environmental Planning & Assessment Act 2000.