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BCA & ESSENTIAL SERVICES Any item that is ticked “NO” is considered to be a defect and shall be rectified prior to practical completion.
BCA EXEMPTIONS, FIRE ENGINEERED & ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS
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Have the requirements of any BCA Exemptions, Fire Engineered & Alternate Solutions been implemented in the building?<br>(Copies of any BCA Exemptions, Fire Engineered & Alternate Solutions to be provided to the CBA Project Director prior to the defect inspection).
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Have any requirements of any BCA Exemptions, Fire Engineered & Alternate Solutions requiring ongoing action by the branch staff (including special training) been conveyed to the Branch Manager and CBA Project Director?
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Have any requirements of any BCA Exemptions, Fire Engineered & Alternate Solutions requiring special attention by CBA Corporate Property (e.g. enhanced maintenance provisions) been conveyed to CBA Corporate Property Maintenance Planner?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Are the portable fire extinguishers the Banks standard extinguishers?<br>(9lt Water extinguishers if no fire hose reel coverage and 3.5 kg CO2 in all properties).
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Are all extinguishers suitably mounted off the floor?<br>(bottom of extinguisher at least 100mm above the FFL & top of extinguisher 1200 mm max above the FFL)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
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Are "fire extinguishers" signs located above extinguishers?<br>(Bottom of sign 2000 mm min above the FFL)?
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Are all extinguishers located in "non-public" areas?
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Are extinguishers located outside the AS 1428.1-2009 door circulation spaces?
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Is a maintenance tag provided on all fire extinguishers?
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Does the maintenance tag indicate the month and year the extinguisher was installed?
FIRE HOSE REELS (where installed) (Typically in shopping centres, and other buildings with fire compartments larger than 500 sqm)
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Do the base building fire hose reels provide full coverage to the Bank tenancy?
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Are all fire hose reels connected to a water supply?<br>(this can be confirmed by turning valve under fire hose reel. Water flow through the pipe work should be heard)
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If the fire hose reel is located in a cupboard, is a sign with the following wording provided?<br>“FIRE HOSE REEL” (minimum 50 mm high uppercase lettering contrasting to the background)
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If the fire hose reel is located in a cupboard, is an extended guide arm provided?
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Is there a minimum 100 mm clearance around the hose reel drum?
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Is the centreline of the fire hose reel between 1400 & 2400 mm above the FFL?
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Is the stop valve installed between 900 & 1100 mm above the FFL?
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Is the fire hose reel pump (if installed) hardwired (i.e. not plugged into a GPO)?
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In standalone sites, is the water supply connection padlocked open and fitted a sign?<br>(sign must state “FIRE SERVICE VALVE CLOSE ONLY TO SERVICE FIRE HOSE REELS” (minimum 8 mm uppercase lettering)<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
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Is a maintenance tag provided on all fire hose reels?
FIRE HYDRANTS (where installed) (Typically in shopping centres, and other buildings with fire compartments larger than 500 sqm)
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Do the base building fire hydrants provide full coverage to the Bank tenancy?
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If the fire hydrant is located in a cupboard, is a sign with the following wording provided?<br>“FIRE HYDRANT” (minimum 50 mm high uppercase lettering contrasting to the background)"
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Is there 100 mm clear space around the fire hydrant hand wheel?
SPRINKLERS (where installed) (Typically in shopping centres and in buildings more than 25 metres high)
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Are all areas provided with sprinklers?<br>(N/A if area is fire separated from the remainder of the building)
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Is there at least 500 mm clear space below all sprinklers?<br>Note: Clear space below sprinklers may be reduced to 100 mm above compactus units subject to the approval of the system owner and certifier for the project and an alternate soultion.
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Are sprinklers located at least 2 metres apart?
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Are perimeter sprinklers less than 2.3 metres from a wall?
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Are all hanging signs located at least 1000 mm away from sprinkler heads?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
FIRE DETECTION (where installed) (Typically in buildings more than three storeys and branches in shopping centres without sprinklers)
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Are all detectors (if installed) located at least 300 mm from walls, beams, AJBs?
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Is there at least 600 mm clear space below all detectors? (i.e. they cannot be installed above shelving etc.)
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Are smoke detectors (if installed) located at least 400 mm from supply A/C openings?
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Are smoke detectors spaced correctly? (i.e. between 300 & 5100 mm from walls, 10.2 m spacing between detectors)
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Are thermal detectors spaced correctly? (i.e. between 300 & 3500 mm from walls, 7.2 m spacing between detectors)?
OCCUPANT WARNING SYSTEMS / EMERGENCY WARNING & INTERCOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS (only installed if sprinklers or detection are installed)
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Is the base building OWS/EWIS audible throughout the Bank tenancy?<br>(Sound pressure level (SPL) test results to be provided at the defects inspection. Alarm SPL to be at least 10 dBa above background SPL).<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
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Do the staff confirm the OWS/EWIS is clearly audible since the refurbishment?<br> <br> <br> <br> <br>
EXIT AND EMERGENCY LIGHTING (All buildings: In paths of travel. Class 6 parts: in all rooms accessible by the public)
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Are all emergency lights and exit signs connected to the test switch (including non-refurbished areas)?<br>(This can be confirmed by activating the emergency lighting test switch). When the test switch is activated emergency light will illuminate, exit signs should stay illuminated. House lighting should not be affected)
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Do all house lights remain illuminated when the test switch is operated?<br>Internal 24 hour security lights are also considered to be house lights.
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Has the test switch configured to test the exit sign for at least 90 minutes?
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Are all exit signs across the floor and at doorways installed between 2000 & 2700 mm above the FFL?<br>(Note: If a doorway is more than 2700 mm high, the exit sign must be immediately above the doorway)
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Are all emergency lights and exit signs individually numbered to correspond with the logbook?
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Is the 120 minute commissioning test included in the exit and emergency lighting logbook?
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Are the new and existing fitting details (including numbers) for all exit signs and emergency lights included in the exit and emergency lighting logbook?
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Are Plans of the exit and emergency lighting installation included in the exit and emergency lighting logbook?
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Are labels with the following wording (or similar) provided to the relevant circuit breakers on the switchboard?<br>“WARNING: INTERRUPTING SUPPLY WILL DISCHARGE EMERGENCY LIGHTING BATTERIES”
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Is the sensing of power supply failure to all normal lighting circuits provided?<br>This can be established by switching off the circuit breaker for the normal house lighting. The emergency lights in the same area must illuminate.
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Are all exit signs illuminated?
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Is the red LED light illuminated on all emergency lights and exit signs?
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Are globes provided in all emergency lights?
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS
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Is a Certificate of Electrical Safety (or the state territory equivalent) been prepared for the site?<br>(Certificate of Electrical Safety to be provided at the defects inspection)
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Are all power & lighting circuits with a rated current less than 20 amps equipped with RCD safety switches?
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Are all circuits on the switchboard clearly numbered and have a legible legend?
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Is a RCD test panel installed as required by the RBPS?<br>Test points must be provided for all lighting circuits and the auto door circuit.
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Is the switchboard enclosed in non-combustible construction with the door smoke sealed?<br>(Only required if switchboard is in the path of travel to an exit)
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Are all light switches horizontally aligned with the door handles and at least 500 mm for an internal corner or obstruction?
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Has a Lux level test been conducted for the site?<br>(Lux level test results to be provided at the defects inspection)
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Are all external security lights controlled via PE cell or timer?
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Are timers for external security light correctly programmed?<br>(5pm ON, 7.30am OFF)
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Is the exhaust fan in the ATM room installed and controlled via wall mounted thermostat set at 25degC?
FLOOR FINISHES
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Are floor finishes free from any level changes/ trip hazards?<br>Note: Construction tolerances of up to 5 mm with rounded or bevelled edges or 3 mm vertical are permissible.
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Are all floor finishes appropriately slip resistant when wet?<br>(judgement based on use of bank approved floor finishes)
SUSTAINABILITY
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Is the HVAC controller correctly programmed <br>(7.45am start, 5.30pm stop (6pm Fridays) and off for state public holidays)
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Has the after-hours AC push button been correctly programmed and labelled?<br>(After hours control is programmed for 1 hour)
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Has the under bench ZIP unit been correctly programmed?<br>7am ON, 6pm OFF)
BALUSTRADES AND BARRIERS (new and upgraded balustrades & barriers only)
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Are balustrades or barriers provided at all changes of floor height greater than 1000mm?
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Is the balustrade or barrier at least 1000 mm high?
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Are the openings in the balustrade or barrier less than 125 mm? (100 mm for wire balustrades)?
BRAILLE AND TACTILE SIGNAGE
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Is Braille and tactile signage provided adjacent to accessible and conventional toilet doors?<br>(signs may be placed on the toilet door if there is insufficient space adjacent to the door)
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Is Braille and tactile signage provided on the door to the ambulant toilet?
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Does the Braille & tactile signage for the accessible toilet indicate the direction of transfer onto the toilet?<br>(i.e. include LR or RH
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Are all Braille and tactile signs located between 1200 & 1600 mm above the FFL?<br>(The words on the sign must be located between 1250 mm and 1350 mm above the FFL).
RAMPS
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Are handrails provided on both sides of the access ramp?<br>(1:14 gradient ramps and 1:10 ramps not bounded by walls only)
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Is the height of the handrail constant along the length of the ramp?<br>(Handrail height must be no less than 865mm and not more than 1000mm above the FFL)
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Do the handrails extend at least 300 mm past the end of the ramp before turning through 180 degrees or returning to the wall?<br>(1:14 ramps only)
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Is the top of the kerb or kerbrail 65 to 75 mm or more than 150 mm above the FFL?
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Are tactile indicators set back 300 mm from the end of the ramp?<br>(1:14 ramps only)
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Are tactile indicators 600 mm wide?
STAIRS (new and refurbished stairs only)
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Are handrails provided on both sides of the stairs? (New stairs only)
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Do the handrails extend one stair tread width plus 300 mm past the base of the stair before turning through 180 degrees or returning to the wall?
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Are the openings in the balustrade less than 125 mm? (100 mm for wire balustrades)
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Do stair treads have contrasting nosings?
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Do the stairs have opaque risers?
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Are tactile indicators set back 300 mm from the end of the stair?
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Are tactile indicators 600 mm wide?
GLAZING
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Is all glazing identified as safety glass with etching?<br>(Generally at the bottom of glazed panel. The use of stickers is not permitted)
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Is a minimum 75mm wide safety band provided to all glazing that could be mistaken for a door or opening?<br>(The band must have a minimum 30% luminance contrast with the floor on either side of the glazing)
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Is the bottom of the contrasting line located between 900 & 1000mm above the FFL?
AUTO DOORS
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Are all door controls (emergency release button and key switches) for the auto door located between 900 & 1100 mm above the FFL and at least 500 mm from an internal corner or obstruction?
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Have safety barriers been provided in front of all auto doors?
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Have additional sensors been provided on the door pelmet where the distance between the door (in the open position) and adjoining walls or other building features less than 200mm?
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Has an interlink between base building fire alarm or sprinkler system been provided?<br>(Required if the auto door leads directly to open space (i.e. in a standalone branch or a branch in the external façade of a building. MC to confirm that connection has been installed, tested and operational).
FIRE DOORS (Typically stairs connecting more than two levels, fire corridor entries & under stair store rooms)
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Are all new fire doors and frames tagged?
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Are all gaps between the door leaf and frame compliant?<br>(3 mm max top and sides 10 mm max bottom)
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Do all fire doors self-close and latch?
OTHER BUILDING MATTERS
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Are tactile indicators or a suitable barrier provided where this is an overhead obstruction less than 2000 mm above the FFL?
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Are return area grilles or adequate return air paths provided from all fully enclosed areas?<br>(Enclosed offices, enclosed tellers, Secure Self Service Areas etc.)
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Do any lights, return air grilles or supply air diffusers traverse full height wall or partitions? <br>(YES in this instance is a defect)
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Is safe and compliant access provided to all external roof mounted equipment?
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Have services to vacant and decommissioned areas been disconnected and/ or isolated?
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Do all box gutters have overflows and leaf guards?
