| Essential safety measure to be inspected or tested |
Installation standard or level of performance |
Nature of inspection or test frequency |
| Exit Signs |
BCA D1.12, E4.5, E4.6, E4.8, G4.4
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Every six months to AS 2293-2005 |
| Emergency Lighting |
BCA E4.2, E4.4, G4.4
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Every six months to AS 2293-2005 |
| Smoke and heat alarm system |
Clause 3 of Specification E2.2a
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Clause 4 of Spectification E2.2a (fire panel system)
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Monthly as prescribed in AS 1851-2012, Section 6
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| Fire hose reels |
BCA E1.4
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Every six months to AS 1851-2012, Section 14 |
| Fire extinguishers |
BCA E1.6
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Every six months to AS 1851-2012, Section 15.4 |
| Exit doors |
BCA Section D
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Inspection every three months to ensure doors are intact, operational and fitted with conforming hardware |
| Paths of travel to an exit |
BCA D1.6
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Inspection every three months to ensure there are no obstructions and no alterations. |
| Building elements required to satisfy prescribed fire resistance levels |
BCA Section C, D1.12
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Annual inspection for damage, deterioration or unauthorised alteration |
| Materials and assemblies required to satisfy fire hazard properties |
BCA C1.10
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Annual inspection for damage, deterioration or unauthorised alteration |
| Solid core doors and self-closing mechanisms |
BCA C3.11
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Annual inspection for damage, deterioration and check operation of closers |
| Fire orders |
G4.9
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Annual inspection to ensure warning sign is in place and legible |
| Penetrations in fire rated structures |
BCA C3.15
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Annual inspection for damage, deterioration or unauthorised alteration |
| Signs on doors alerting people that they open inwards |
G4.9
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Annual inspection to ensure warning sign is in place and legible |