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1. Mandatory ERC Criteria - if a facility does not meet ALL criteria in this section, the facility should be deemed unsuitable for use as ERC.

  • 1.1 Is this facility safe from hazards?

  • 1.2 Has the power capacity and generator capacity been checked by Laser Electrical? T: 5442 1455<br><br>What is the illumination assessment of internal lighting?<br><br>What is the power capacity (load) of the switchboard for ERC operations?

  • 1.3 Is there a supply of potable (drinking) water?

  • 1.4 Is mobile telephone reception available?

  • 1.5 How many people can the kitchen cater for?

  • 1.6 Could an emergency food vehicle be located near the kitchen with suitable power supply?

  • 1.7 Are there adequate* accessible toilet facilities including disabled?<br><br>* recommended number of toilets - 1:15 female patrons; 1:20 male patrons; urinals - 1:25 male patrons; hand basins - 1:30 patrons

  • 1.7 (a) If not, is there provision for portable toilets?

2. Site Specific Risk Assessment

  • 2.1 Does an Emergency Management Plan exist for this facility?

  • 2.2 Is Safety information displayed prominently?

3. Critical Infrastructure Lifelines

3.1 Electrical

  • 3.1.1 Is the switchboard wired with a generator connection?

  • 3.1.1 (a) What is the generator kva?

3.2 Water

  • 3.2.1 Is there a supply of reticulated (piped) water?

3.3 Telecommunications

  • 3.3.1 How many landline phone lines are available for use? NB: at least one is required for National Registration and Inquiry System purposes?

  • 3.3.2 How many phone jacks are available?

  • 3.3.3 Is Internet access available and accessible, including Wi Fi?

4. Traffic Management

  • 4.1 Does this facility provide adequate car parking for the anticipated capacity?

  • 4.1 (a) How many spaces are available?

  • 4.2 Are Entry and Exit points clearly marked for traffic management?

  • 4.3 Is there a certified first aider on site?

5. Security

  • 5.1 Is this facility suitable for overnight accommodation use?

  • 5.2 Is there universal access (e.g. Level or ramp entry, wide doors, seating, and paving to all surfaces)?

  • 5.3 Is there secure storage for staff belongings?

6. Accommodation

  • 6.1 Is this facility suitable for overnight accommodation use?

  • 6.2 Is There provision for operational separate sleeping areas (to meet cultural needs)?<br><br>NOTE: recommended ratio is 3.5m2 of space per person.

  • 6.3 Does this facility have a confidential staff meeting room?

  • 6.4 Does the facility have rooms available for multiple functions?

  • 6.4 (a) Is not, is there a large open plan area that can be divided up for discreet activities, including attendant care, one-to-one conversations, baby changing, infant feeding and a multiple-faith prayer room/quiet reflective space.

  • 6.5 Does the facility have television and/or radio?

  • 6.6 Does the facility have a play area or outdoor playground?

  • 6.7 How many tables does this facility have?

  • 6.7 (a) Where are they stored?

  • 6.8 How many chairs does this facility have?

  • 6.8 (a) Where are they stored?

  • 6.9 Does this facility have a store-room?

  • 6.10 Does this facility provide heating?

  • 6.11 Does this facility provide air-conditioning?

7. Facilities

  • 7.1 Could a Field Primary Care Clinic be deployed here?

  • 7.2 Nearby shopping facilities - less than 1km?

  • 7.3 Is there an external space (6x12 metres) to set up holding places for pets?

  • 7.4 Is external lighting provided at entrance and exit points?

  • 7.5 Are there rubbish collection arrangements?

8. Catering

  • 8.1 Have CoGB Environmental Health Officers assessed refrigeration provisions?

  • 8.2 Is there provision for a meals area?

  • 8.3 Could special food requirements be accommodated (for example, separate preparation and storage facilities)?

  • 8.4 Is there a range of catering equipment, (such as ovens, microwaves, kettles, toasters, urns, etc)?

9. Hygiene

  • 9.1 Are there adequate* accessible shower and washing facilities with hot and cold water?<br><br>* recommended ratio is 1:50 patrons

  • 9.1 (a) If not, is there provision for portable showers?

  • 9.2 Does this facility have laundry (washing and drying) provisions?

10. Communication/Office Facilities

  • 10.1 Are notice boards available for use?

  • 10.2 How many power-points are available?

  • 10.3 Is there provision for power-points/boards for recharging medical, communication and mobility aids?

11. Safety/First Aid Facilities

  • 11.1 Is fire protection equipment available and clearly marked?

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  • 11.2 Are internal safety/exit signs available?

  • 11.2 (a) If not, is there provision to prominently display temporary safety/exit signage?

12. Chemicals

  • 12.1 Is a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) register on site?

  • 12.1 (a) If so, is it up to date?

  • 12.2 Is there storage for dangerous goods (including fuels)?

13. Management Arrangements

  • 13.1 Is this building under a Lease Agreement?

  • 13.2 Does the Lease Agreement specify Council use in the event of an emergency?

  • 13.3 Can external groups hire this facility?

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