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Understanding the Fire Safety Regulations

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Fire Safety Measures Maintenance Requirements According to Australian Standard 1851

Fire-Extinguisher

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers come in many different types and sizes. The type and size is dependent on the fire risk. Fire extinguishers are serviced:

1. Bi-Annually
2. Annually and replaced every 5 years

Signs indicating the type, use and operating instructions must be displayed on and above the extinguisher.​

fire hydrant

Fire Hydrant

Fire hydrants are used by fire department to extinguish fires. Fire hydrants need to be inspected:


1. Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annual Flow and Pressure Test 5 Yearly

Hydrant Block Plan is required to map locations of all hydrants.

fire hose reel

Fire Hose Reel

Fire Hose Reels are used for fighting fires commonly caused by normal combustibles like paper, wood, and plastics. Fire Hose Reels must be tested and serviced:

1. Bi- Annually
2. Annually

fire pump set

Fire Pump Set

A Fire Pump Set is a pressure increasing component of the water supply for an fixed-placed fire suppression system, hydrants and foam system. Needs to be tested:

1. Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annually
4. Five Yearly​

Fire Blanket

Fire blankets are used to put out small fires and wrap around people whose clothing is on fire. Need to be inspected:

1. Bi-Annually
2. Annually

Must be replaced after use.

Sprinkler System

Sprinkler System

A fire sprinkler system is fire suppression system that uses water to automatically extinguish or control a fire. Needs to be serviced:

1. Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annually
4. Five yearly
5. Ten yearly
6. Twenty five yearly
7. Thirty yearly

Fire Indicador Panel

Fire Indicator Panel

A fire panel is the central hub of a fire detection system that works by monitoring and controlling the various components of a fire safety system. Must be serviced:

1. Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annually
4. Five yearly

Sprinkler Head

A fire sprinkler system is fire suppression system that uses water to automatically extinguish or control a fire. Needs to be serviced:

1. Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annually
4. Five yearly
5. Ten yearly
6. Twenty five yearly
7. Thirty yearly

Fire Door

Fire Doors

A fire door is a door with a fire-resistant rating that is used to prevent the spread of fire and smoke between areas of the building. Fire doors must be inspected:

1. Bi-Annually
2. Annually

Smoke and Heat Detectors

Smoke and Heat Detectors

Smoke and Heat detectors detect heat or smoke and alert people to the potential danger of fire. Need to be tested:

1. Annually

Fire Dampers

Fire dampers are mechanical devices that prevent the spread of fire and smoke in a building by closing automatically when they detect heat or smoke. Need to be tested:

1. 3 Monthly
2. Bi-Annually
3. Annually

Emergency Lifts

Emergency lifts are passenger lifts that are used to help people evacuate a building quickly and safely in the event of an emergency. Need to be tested:

1. Annually

Mechanical Air Systems

Mechanical systems provide ventilation, reduce air infiltration, and maintain pressure relationships between spaces. The design, installation, and control systems of these functions are often integrated into one or more systems. Must be inspected:

1. Annually

Fire Shutters

Fire Shutters

Fire shutters are the metal shutters that are installed on exterior windows and doors to prevent the spread of fire and smoke during a fire. They need to be inspected:

1. Annually

Exit and Emergency Lights

Exit and Emergency Lights

Exit and emergency lights are used to help people safely evacuate a building in an emergency, such as a fire. Need to be tested:

1. Bi-Annually
2. Annually

Fire Seals and Collars

Fire seals and materials that block the spread of fire, smoke and heat by filling gaps and openings in fire-resistant components. They are designed to expand to heat or flames. They need to be inspected:

1. Annually