FIRE SAFETY INSPECTION

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Date and time of Inspection
Site Name
Site Address
Site Contact Name
Site Contact Phone Number
Site Contact Email
Authorised Officer Name
Authorised Officer Registered Number

Building Occupancy Permit

The building’s Occupancy Permit is to be mounted in the main entrance to the building or in any other location as specified on the Occupancy Permit. (NOTE: post 1994 building only.)
Is the OP displayed correctly?
Location of OP
Photo of OP
Annual Essential Safety Measures report mounted in the main entrance of the building
Location of Annual Essential Safety Measures report
Photo of Annual Essential Safety Measures report

PART A – Essential Safety Measures

Paths of Travel to Exits

The Building Code of Australia (BCA) includes a requirement that paths of travel, or means of egress, must be of nominated size, have sufficient clearance, be unobstructed and be free of hazards and a minimum of 1 meter wide.
Are all Paths of Travel to Exits compliant and have a record of maintenance
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Location
Issues identified with Path of Travel to Exit EG: Path of travel obstructed or not provided with 1M of clear space
Issues identified with Path of Travel to Exit
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Exit Doors

All exit doors must be fitted with complying door hardware that would enable the door to be opened with a single action downward motion. these doors must not have a locking mechanism that cant be overrideen by opening the internal door handle
Are all Exit doors compliant
Do all exit doors have a record of maintenance
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Notes
Door Location
Issues identified with Door EG: not fitted with complying door hardware or door was locked
Issues identified with Door
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Fire Doors

Has the site got Fire Doors
All fire doors must not close automatically upon operation of the fire alarm. unless they are designed to be closed at all times. doors must close fully and seal shut to be deemed compliant and include the appropriate fire safety door signage
Are all Fire doors compliant
Do all fire doors have a record of maintenance
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Notes
Door Location
Issues identified with Door EG: does not close automatically upon operation of the fire alarm, Door held open, Door out of alignment and does not fully close, Door not signed correctly
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Emergency Lighting

Has the site got Emergency Lighting
Emergency Lighting must illuminate upon pressing the test button on the light Emergency lights are installed at regular intervals around a building to illuminate the egress paths out of the building. The type of light, building shape and ceiling height will determine where they are required to be installed
Are all Emergency lights compliant
Do all Emergency lights have a record of maintenance
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Notes
Light Location
Issues identified with Emergency Light EG: Did not illuminate upon pressing the test button
Issues identified with Emergency Light
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Exit Signs

Has the Site got exit signs
Exit signs need to be clearly visible to the occupants of a building and illuminated at all times. They will be installed directly above exit doors, at the top of staircases and at any change of direction along the way to directing people along the “Egress path” escape route to a final exit or evacuation point. All exits and emergency lights must be tested twice yearly to ensure they illuminate via battery backup power for a duration that would allow occupants to exit a building safely in the case of a power outage Exit signs are required in all buildings over 300sqm
Are all Exit lights compliant
Do all Exit lights have a record of maintenance
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Notes
Sign Location
Issues identified with Emergency Light EG: Did not illuminate upon pressing the test button, incorrect sign displayed, Sign not visible from 50M
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Fire Sprinkler System

Has the site got a Fire Sprinkler System
Sprinkler heads must be provided with a minimum of 500mm clearance around them, easy access to the SCV, Spare sprinkler heads and block plan in SCV
Are all Fire Sprinkler Systems compliant
Do all Fire Sprinkler Systems have a record of maintenance
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Notes
Fire Sprinkler System location
Issues identified with Fire Sprinkler System EG: No block plan in SCV
Issues identified with Fire Sprinkler System
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Fire Alarm System (FDCIE/ASE)

Has the site got an FDCIE
Has the site got an ASE
Call ASE provider to check ASE conection
FDCIE should be clear of faults and isolations, Should have alarm zone plan and any other plans deemed necessary by FRV at the FDCIE. A locating light should be outside the closest external door to the FDCIE
Is the FDCIE/ASE's compliant
Do the FDCIE/ASE's have a record of maintenance
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Notes
FDCIE/ASE Location
Issues identified with FDCIE/ASE EG: Missing Alarm plans, Falts or Isolations.
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Evacuation System (EWIS)

Has the site got an EWIS
Evacuation System (EWIS) should be in auto mode and married to the FDCIE, Zones should be labelled correctly
Is the EWIS compliant
Has the EWIS got record of maintenance
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Notes
EWIS Location
Issues identified with EWIS EG: EWIS in manual mode or isolated, Zones not labelled
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Mechanical Ventilation (Smoke control)

Has the site got Mechanical Ventilation (Smoke control)
Service logs should be provided Mechanical Ventilation (Smoke control) should operate on activation of a GFA
is the Mechanical Ventilation compliant
Has the Mechanical Ventilation got a record of maintenance
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Notes
Location
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Fire Hose Reels

Has the Site got Fire Hose Reels
Fire hose reels should be located in easily accessible and visible locations, and should be installed so that any part of the building can be reached with a hose length of 36 meters. FHR's should be tagged to indicate they had been maintained in accordance with the relevant Australian Standard
Are the FHR's compliant
Do all FHR's have a record of maintenance (Tag on all FHR's)
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Notes
FHR Location
Issues identified with FHR EG: Damaged hose, not serviced, no signage, not stowed correctly
Issues identified with FHR
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Fire Extinguishers

The AS 2444-2001 standard for portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets, which explains the selection and location details of extinguishers, must be strictly followed while installing fire extinguishers in buildings.

This standard also conveys fire extinguisher requirements for commercial buildings must be positioned at least 10 cm above the floor, but not at a height exceeding 1.2m. a fire extinguisher sign must be displayed above the fire extinguisher at 2m off the floor

All high-risk areas like kitchens, or a place with a high-concentration of appliances/equipment must have fire extinguishers in their vicinity. The common recommendation is – A fire extinguisher must be located within a 15m radius of every high-risk area.
Are all the Extinguishers compliant
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Is the type of extinguishers installed in the building appropriate for the risk of their location
Notes
Extinguisher Location
Issues identified with Extinguisher EG: Damaged hose, not serviced, no signage, not stowed correctly, Discharged
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Types of Extinguishers installed in the building

Water
DCP
CO2
Foam
Wet Chemical
vaporising Liquid
Fire Blankets

Fire Hydrant System

Has the site got a hydrant system
For installations, the general rule is that buildings with floor areas greater than 500 square metres require a fire hydrant system. Additionally, fire hose reels must be installed adjacent to fire hydrants. These hydrants should be easily accessible, and a fire hydrant block plan must be prominently displayed near each hydrant, providing necessary information like flow rates.
Testing includes a six-monthly inspection for wear and tear, a 12-monthly inspection including an annual flow test to gauge the system's efficiency, and a more comprehensive 5-yearly booster flow test.
Maintenance involves checking for component damage, replacing worn-out or broken parts, and monitoring water quality to ensure the system's efficiency is not compromised.
Hydrants must be provided with compliant fittings and provided with appropriate vehicle protection.
The booster assembly must be provided with a block plan and maximum and working pressure signage.
Are all hydrants compliant and have a record of maintenance
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Has the site got a booster
Has the Booster got an up to date block plan
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Has the booster got maximum and working pressure signage that matches the block plan
Notes
Hydrant Location
Issues identified with hydrant EG: No block plan in booster, no vehicle protection, incorrect fittings
Issues identified with hydrant E
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