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Inspection Details

  • Fire Report Number

  • Property Address

  • Class of Occupancy

  • Inspection date:

Contact Details

  • Contact persons name & company name if applicable

  • Contact phone number/s

  • Contact Email Address

Inspectors Details

  • Prepared by (inspectors name)

  • This audit is a visual walk-through inspection of the building's existing Essential Safety Measures.

    This audit is in no way intended to replace or substitute the requirement of the property owner to obtain an Annual Essential Safety Measures Report prepared pursuant to the requirements of Regulation 1208 of the Building Regulations 2006.

    This report/template is for City of Monash use only and no responsibility is taken for the accuracy of information contained within by the City of Monash, report/template creators or the reporting officer.

    Any use, recreation (whether in full or in part) may not be undertaken without permission from the City of Monash or the report creators.

ACCESS TO THE DWELLING

  • Take a photo of the dwelling as seen from the street and a photo of the main dwelling entry.

  • Is there clear access to the dwelling?<br><br>If "no" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s)

DOCUMENTATION

  • Is a copy of the Occupancy Permit and Occupancy Permit conditions displayed?<br><br>If "yes" take photo(s)

  • Is a copy of the current AESMR displayed?<br><br>If "yes" take photo(s)

  • Has a current AESMR been submitted?

GENERAL / COMMON SPACE

  • Is the layout of the dwelling as per approved documents?<br><br>If "No" note change(s)/non-compliance(s) and take photo(s).

  • Are smoke alarms located as per approved plans?<br><br>If "No" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s)

  • Is lighting to assist evacuation located as per approved plans?<br><br>If "No" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s)

  • Sketch alternate dwelling layout and smoke alarm/lighting to assist evacuation location(s) where applicable.

  • Do common space smoke alarms activate lighting to assist evacuation upon their activation?<br><br>If "no" note location of non-compliance(s) and take photo(s).

  • Specify method of testing common space smoke alarm(s).

  • General condition of the dwelling?<br><br>If "poor" specify reason(s) and take photo(s).

  • If the general condition of the dwelling is poor refer to Heath Department. IMPORTANT: Note name of Health Officer and method / date of notification (eg. Name/date/email, phone).

BEDROOMS

  • Number of bedrooms

  • Are bedroom smoke alarms being maintained and appear in working order?<br>ie LED indicator lamp illuminated / no beeping due to poor battery status<br><br>If "No" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s)

  • In May 2014 the BCA Vol 2 Part 3.7.2.2 (d) all smoke alarms must be inter linked and activate the evacuation light.

  • Do bedroom smoke alarms activate lighting to assist evacuation?<br><br>

  • Are bedroom smoke alarms required to activate lighting to assist evacuation?<br><br>

  • Does bedroom door furniture allow egress at all times without the use of a key?<br><br>If "No" note non-compliance(s) / bedroom location and take photograph(s)<br><br>Notes:<br><br>- No slide bolts permitted on outside of door to prevent occupier being locked in (door lock only).<br>- Bedroom door not to contain external lock(s) other than keyed entry.<br>- Slide bolts permitted inside bedroom provided there is no means of locking (rings cut/removed).

DISABILITY ACCESS PROVISIONS

  • Are disability access provisions applicable?<br><br>If "No" audit is now complete.

  • Do access ramp(s) appear to be maintained in good working order?<br><br>If "no" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s)

  • Has a clear exit/entry width been maintained from accessible car park(s) to accessible bedroom(s)?<br><br>If "no" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s).

  • Do grab rail(s) appear to be maintained in good working order?<br><br>If "no" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s).

  • Do accessible sanitary / shower facilities appear to be maintained in good working order?<br><br>If "no" note non-compliance(s) and take photo(s).

Additional information

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