UTAS Cool Rooms & Vaults Audit V1.2

• Document No.

• Version updates:
  1.1 Production and sync shared
  1.2 Title changed to Cool Rooms & Vaults and added smarts to questions for additional information on non compliances.

CRV Cool Rooms and Vaults Audit

• Audit Title (example of entry : CRV, Building name, Room number )

• Client / Site ( example of entry: Campus or Site, Grid Reference )

• Conducted on

  Date

• Audit undertaken by:

  Select Barry Russell Alan Mason Troy Finearty Mark White Mark Vass Scott Bennett Roger Wallis Andrew Southorn Greg Chandler Mike Bird Other Person

  • Barry Russell
  • Alan Mason
  • Troy Finearty
  • Mark White
  • Mark Vass
  • Scott Bennett
  • Roger Wallis
  • Andrew Southorn
  • Greg Chandler
  • Mike Bird
  • Other Person

• If Other Person, then enter name of auditor below:

• Personnel in attendance:

Building Code of Australia (BCA) under Part G1, Clause G1.2

• Building Code of Australia (BCA) under Part G1, Clause G1.2 ' Refrigerated chambers, strong rooms and vaults' sets out safety criteria for the safe operation of refrigerated chambers (cool rooms / freezers).
  
  While essential safety measures legislation concerning the maintenance of essential safety provisions does not allow for 'directions' to be used to force an existing building to comply with the current BCA, a statutory authority (in most instances, the local council ) can force the owner of an existing building to comply with current regulations usually via a building notice or similar instrument.
  
  With the above in mind, this audit tool has been developed to assist the compliance validation for signoff of the Annual Maintenance Statement (Form 56).
  
  BCA Part G1, Clause G1.2 says:
  A refrigerated or Cooling Chamber, Strongroom or Vault which is of sufficient size for a person to enter must have -

(i) a door which is capable of being opened by hand from the inside without a key.

• Does the door Swing or Slide ?

  Swing

  Slide

• Does the door have any external locks or fasteners that would prevent the door from being opened from the inside unassisted ?

  No

  Yes

• Take a photo of the non-compliance.

  Media

• Can you open the door from the inside easily by level handle or mushroom head push rod ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there other obstructions or apparatus in front of the door that could prevent it being opened ?

  No

  Yes

• Take a photo of the non-compliance.

  Media

• In a refrigerated or cooling chamber, does the doorway have a clear width of not less than 600 mm and a clear height not less than 1500 mm ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(ii) internal lighting controlled only by a switch which is located adjacent to the entrance doorway inside the chamber, strong room or vault.

• Is there a switch located adjacent the entrance of the doorway on the inside of the chamber ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other switches controlling the lights from the outside ?

  No

  Yes

• Take a photo of the non-compliance.

  Media

• Is the lighting adequate in all areas on the inside of the chamber ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(iii) an indicator lamp positioned outside the chamber, strong room or vault which is illuminated when the interior lights required by (ii) are switched on.

• Is there an "interior lighting" indicator lamp installed on the outside of the chamber ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the external indicator lamp work when the interior light are switched on ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the external indicator lamp have adequate signage to alert people of its purpose ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

(iv) an alarm that is - (A) located outside but controllable only from within the chamber, strong room or vault, and (B) able to achieve a sound pressure level outside the chamber, strong room or vault of 90dbA when measured 3 m from the sound device.

• Is there an audible alarm located outside the chamber and controlled from inside the chamber ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the alarm work when triggered from inside the chamber ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What is the decibel reading at a distance of 3 m from the external alarm ? (90dbA minimum). List the actual reading below. A free app is available for smart phones (Decibel 10th) that works well.

  Compliant

  Non-Compliant

• Does the external alarm have adequate signage to alert people of its purpose ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Housekeeping and Maintenance

• Are all power points, light switches and electrical fittings inside the chamber in a safe condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are switchboards readily accessible, clearly labeled and lockable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chamber free of water leaks or ice leakage ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chamber flooring safe and free from slipping and trip hazards ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For cool rooms and freezer rooms does the floor have heating elements to prevent icing ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• For cool rooms and freezer rooms does the door seals have heating elements to prevent ice sticking ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the ventilation of the area adequate?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do any items require maintenance ?

  No

  Yes

• Take a photo/s of the item requiring maintenance.

  Media

Emergency Assistance

• Are locations and names of first aid stations and first aid staff displayed in close proximity to the room ? Suggest near door to CRV.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate emergency and directional signage in place to assist users in an emergency ? <br><br>As an example, the passenger lift (if there is one) contains a phone direct to security, which might be he closest emergency communication.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Sign Off Section

• Select the name of the person signing off this audit and then select "Sign"

  Select Barry Russell Alan Mason Troy Finearty Mark White Mark Vass Scott Bennett Roger Wallis Andrew Southorn Greg Chandler Mike Bird Other Person

  • Barry Russell
  • Alan Mason
  • Troy Finearty
  • Mark White
  • Mark Vass
  • Scott Bennett
  • Roger Wallis
  • Andrew Southorn
  • Greg Chandler
  • Mike Bird
  • Other Person

• if Other Person, then enter name is space below and then select "Sign"

• Add signature

  Sign