Development Act 1993
Ministers Specification SA 76
January 2000
Maintenance and testing of
safety installations.
Schedule of essential
safety provisions.
Planning SA
FIS
Published by:
Building Standards & Policy Branch
Department for Transport, Urban Planning and the Arts
Development Act 1993
Minister's Specification SA 76 January 2000
Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
1. PREFACE
This Specification should be read in conjunction
with Regulation 76 of the Development Regulations
1993 and Clause SA I1.1 of Volume 1 of the
Building Code of Australia 1996.
2. SCOPE
This specification sets out the standards or other
Requirement IP1.1 of Volume 1 of the Building Code
requirements for the installation, maintenance and
of Australia 1996 edition.
testing of items classed as essential safety provisions
as defined in Schedule 1 of the Development
Where essential safety provisions listed herein are
Regulations 1993.
installed in a building as an outcome of an
Alternative Solution (in lieu of a Deemed-to-Satisfy
Section 3 SCHEDULE OPTIONS outlines a menu of
Solution), the nature and/or frequency of testing for
options that must be customised to the particular
maintenance may be varied. Any variations must be
development by adding or deleting items to the
agreed and listed on the schedule (Form 1 Schedule
schedule issued by the relevant authority under
16) issued by the relevant authority under Regulation
Regulation 76 (3), as appropriate.
76(3) of the Development Regulations 1993.
Therefore, only those items forming part of the
Essential safety provisions not covered by this
Building Rules Consent should be included in the
specification must be adequately maintained to meet
schedule of essential safety provisions for a
BCA Performance Requirement IP1.1. The nature
particular building.
and frequency of inspection and/or testing for
maintenance must be agreed at the time of approval
For alterations to existing buildings, the schedule of
and listed on the schedule (Form 1 Schedule 16)
essential safety provisions need only include those
issued by the relevant authority under Regulation
items that are new or amended.
76(3) of the Development Regulations 1993.
Other options that can be considered when issuing a
Appendix A - ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS herein
schedule of essential safety provisions for alterations
provides additional guidance on criteria to be
and additions to existing buildings are outlined in
considered when preparing schedules for
Appendix B - EXISTING BUILDINGS.
maintenance of essential safety provisions approved
as an Alternative Solution.
Maintenance and testing of essential safety
provisions in accordance with the criteria listed under
Nature of inspection and/or test, frequency column in
Section 3 of this specification will be
deemed to satisfy Regulation 76 (4) of the
Development Regulations; and Performance
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Minister's Specification SA 76 January 2000
Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
3.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.1
Structural Fire Protection and Compartmentation
(a) Fire resistant materials
Section C of Vol 1 of the BCA
applied to building elements
(b) Early fire hazard indices for
linings and surface finishes
Annual inspection for damage or
deterioration.
Specification C1.10 of Vol 1 of
Annual inspection for
the BCA
compliance with Specification
C1.10 of Vol 1 of the BCA.
Parts C2 and C3 of Vol 1 of the
Annual inspection for damage or
bounding construction and
BCA and Specifications C1.1 and
deterioration; check integrity of
service penetrations through
C3.15 of Vol 1 of the BCA
joints, junctions and
(c) Compartmentation including
fire resistant structures
penetrations; and check that any
(includes fire walls; smoke
additional penetrations have
walls; fire resistant exits, and
been adequately fire stopped
fire resistant elements such
Remove any services not
as walls, floors, ceilings,
permitted in fire-isolated exits
protective coverings, access
(refer Clause C3.9 of Vol 1 of the
panels and control joints)
BCA)
(d) Fire doors
Specification C3.4 of Vol 1 of the
As prescribed in AS 1851.7
BCA and AS/NZS 1905.1
check operation of handles and
electronic strikes
(e) Smoke doors
Specification C3.4 of Vol 1 of the
As prescribed in AS 1851.7
BCA
(f) Solid core doors
Clause C3.11 of Vol 1 of the
Annual inspection for damage or
BCA
deterioration and operation of
closer
(g) Fire shutters
Specification C3.4 of Vol 1 of the
Six monthly inspection for
BCA or AS 1905.2 as appropriate
compliance with Specification
C3.4 of the BCA
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Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.1
Structural Fire Protection and Compartmentation (continued)
(h) Fire windows
Specification C3.4 of Vol 1 of the
Six monthly inspection for
BCA
compliance with Specification
C3.4 of Vol 1 of the BCA
(i) Fire curtains (Proscenium
arches)
Specification H1.3 of Vol 1 of the
Six monthly inspection for
BCA
compliance with Specification
H1.3 of Vol 1 of the BCA
(j) Wall wetting sprinklers
Clause C3.4 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed by AS 1851.3
and as approved by relevant
where installed as part of a
authority
sprinkler system; or six monthly
inspection for compliance,
damage or deterioration and
water supply availability where
installed as part of another
system; or as approved by the
relevant authority (insert details)
3.2
Means of Egress
Exits and paths of travel to exits
Section D of Vol 1 of the BCA
Three monthly inspection to
including doors, doorways,
ensure compliance with Section
operation of latches (including
D of Vol 1 of the BCA and to
automatic closing or unlocking
ensure paths are clear of
devices), handrails, stair treads
obstructions
and clearance from obstructions
3.3
Signs
(a) Signs concerning use of lifts
in the event of fire
Clause E3.3 of Vol 1 of the BCA
Annual inspection for damage or
deterioration and for compliance
with Clause E3.3 of Vol 1 of the
BCA
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.3
Signs (continued)
(b) Internally illuminated exit
signs
Clauses E4.5 and E4.8 of Vol 1 of
Monthly visual inspection to
the BCA and AS/NZS 2293.1
confirm operation, avoidance
from obstructions and power
availability and six monthly
inspection as prescribed in
AS/NZS 2293.2
(c) Indirectly illuminated exit
signs
Clauses E4.5 and E4.8 of Vol 1 of
Monthly test to ensure operation
the BCA and AS/NZS 2293.1
and visual inspection for
avoidance from obstruction and
power availability and six
monthly inspection as prescribed
in AS/NZS 2293.2
(d) Exit identification including
Clauses D2.23 and C3.6 of Vol 1
Annual inspection for
signs on fire doors and
of the BCA and as approved by
compliance with clauses D2.23
smoke doors; signs on egress
the relevant authority
and C3.6 of Vol 1 of the BCA
doors leading from fire-
and for avoidance of obstruction
isolated passageways; signs
as necessary. For flashing
and audible and visual alarms
luminaires, inspection in
on sliding fire doors; chevron
accordance with emergency
stripes; and flashing
lighting requirements as
luminaires
prescribed in AS/NZS 2293.2.
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Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
3.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.4
Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting
Clause E4.2 and E4.4 of Vol 1 of
As prescribed in AS/NZS 2293.2
the BCA and
and monthly inspection for
(i) equipment manufactured to
power availability, or as
AS/NZS 2293.3, and
(ii) designed and installed to
approved by the relevant
authority (insert details)
AS/NZS 2293.1, or
(iii) designed and installed as
approved by the relevant
authority, or
For Class 1b buildings, Clause
3.7.2.5 of Vol 2 of the BCA
3.5
Fire-Fighting Services and Equipment
(a) Fire pump sets
AS 2941 or as approved by the
As prescribed in AS 1851.14
relevant authority
(b) Fire main, booster, static
Part E1 of Vol 1 of the BCA, AS
Annual inspection and three
water supply and associated
2118 and AS 2419.1 or CFS
yearly flow test to the
equipment
Policy 0014
requirements of AS 1851.3
Clause E1.3 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed in AS 1851.4
(c) Fire hydrant installations
and AS 2419.1
(d) Fire control room fit out and
facilities
Specification E1.8 of Vol 1 of the
Annual inspection for
BCA
compliance with Specification
E1.8 of Vol 1 of the BCA
(e) Fire hose reels
Clause E1.4 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed in AS 1851.2
and AS 2441
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.5
Fire-Fighting Services and Equipment (continued)
(f) Portable fire extinguishers
Clause E1.6 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed in AS 1851.1
and AS 2444
(g) Fire sprinkler installations
(i) Clause E1.5 and/or
As prescribed in AS 1851.3 or as
Specification E1.5 of Vol 1 of
approved by the relevant
the BCA and AS 2118, or
authority (insert details), and
(ii) as approved by the relevant
where specialist systems are
authority, or
(iii) NFPA, FM or similar
installed, check that relevant
building and occupancy
alternative as approved by
constraints are maintained.
the relevant authority
Frequency of testing and extent
of maintenance for a domestic
or residential sprinkler
installation must be approved by
the relevant authority
(h) Special hazards fire-fighting
systems and equipment
Clause E1.10 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed in AS 1851.12,
or as approved by the relevant
AS 1851.16, or as approved by
authority
the relevant authority (insert
details)
Note: This may include various fire
extinguishing media or
gaseous/foam systems in
accordance with relevant
Australian Standards such as
AS 3689, AS 4214, AS 4215,
AS/NZS 4487, AS 4077, AS 4078
or other standards published by
Standards Australia, NFPA or
similar organisations.
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Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
3.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.6
Air-Handling Systems (refer to notes on page 13*)
(a) Fans and fan motors
AS/NZS 1668.1 and AS 1668.2
associated with the operation
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
Appendices B2 and B3
of a ventilation system
(frequent and emergency
uses)
(b) Smoke Detectors (not
Clause E2.2 and Specification
forming part of an AS 1670
E2.2a of Vol 1 of the BCA and
system)
AS/NZS 1668.1 or AS 1670 as
As prescribed in AS 1851.8
appropriate
(c) Fire control operation
associated with mechanical
ventilation of air conditioning
systems:
(i) Fire shut down of
equipment
(ii) Control of supply and/or
return air fans or
equipment
Clause E2.2 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
or AS/NZS 1668.1 as appropriate
Appendix B9
AS/NZS 1668.1 or as approved
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
by the relevant authority
Appendix B10, with
performance testing to building
approval conditions and based
on AS 1668.1
Frequency routines modified for
Level 1 - Six monthly
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Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions.
3.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.6
Air-Handling Systems (refer to notes on page 13*) (continued)
(iii) Fire mode operation of
air dampers for outside
AS/NZS 1668.1 or as approved
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
by the relevant authority
Appendix B5
AS 1682 and AS/NZS 1668.1
As prescribed in AS 1851.6
AS/NZS 1668.1 or as approved
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
by the relevant authority
Appendix B10, with
air, recycle air, relief air,
zone control dampers for
supply and return air
including motorised fire/
smoke/combination
dampers
(iv) Fire dampers - thermal
(d) Smoke hazard management:
(i) egress pressurisation
and/or zone (sandwich)
pressurisation
performance testing to building
approval conditions and based
on AS 1668.1
Frequency routines modified for
Level 1 - Six monthly
(ii) smoke spill
AS/NZS 1668.1 or as approved
Test in accordance with 3.6(d)(i)
by the relevant authority
herein
(iii) Smoke curtains, baffles or
Specification E2.2b of Vol 1 of
Six monthly inspection to ensure
bulkheads (including
the BCA or as approved by the
no damage or deterioration has
concealed voids)
relevant authority
occurred
Specifications E2.2c and G3.8 of
As prescribed in AS 1851.5
(iv) roof and wall vents
Vol 1 of the BCA and AS 2665
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.6
Air-Handling Systems (refer to notes on page 13*) (continued)
(v) natural openings
Openings identified and
Annual inspection for damage or
(windows, doors, panels,
approved by the relevant
deterioration and to ensure they
or the like - applicable to
authority as part of smoke
are readily openable
buildings approved prior
control management
to 1 Jan 1995)
(vi) make up air provisions
Specifications E2.2b and C2.3 of
Testing for actuation, obstruction
including louvres and
Vol 1 of the BCA as applicable,
and operation in conjunction
automatic doors
or as approved by the relevant
with the relevant smoke hazard
authority
management system
(e) Kitchen exhausts - including
AS/NZS 1668.1 and AS 1668.2
grease filters
(f) Microbial control - warm
water, ventilation and
AS 1668.2 and AS/NZS 3666.1
Inspect monthly and clean as
SAA HB32
necessary in accordance with
cooling towers
(g) Automatic monitoring of
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
Appendix B8
Section 2 of AS/NZS 3666.2
AS 1668.2
Annual inspection, calibration
atmosphere contaminants for
and maintenance in accordance
car-parks and other vehicle
with AS 1668.2, Appendix M
enclosures
(h) Electric duct heaters
AS 1668.1
As prescribed in AS 1851.6,
Appendix B7
3.7
Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (refer to notes on page 13*)
(a) Self contained smoke and
thermal alarms
Specification E2.2a of Vol 1 of
Three monthly test for audible
the BCA, or Section 3.7.2.2 of
alarm. Battery replacement as
Vol 2 of the BCA for Class 1b
necessary. Unit replacement as
buildings, and AS 3786
recommended by manufacturer.
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3.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.7 Automatic Fire Detection and Alarm Systems (refer to notes on page 13*)
(continued)
(b) Detection and alarm systems
Clause E2.2 and Specification
As prescribed in AS 1851.8
E2.2a of Vol 1 of the BCA and
complying with AS 1670
(c) Interconnected smoke alarms
for occupant warning
Specification E2.2a of Vol 1 of
Three monthly test for audible
the BCA and AS 3786
alarm. Battery replacement as
necessary. Unit replacement as
systems
recommended by manufacturer.
(d) Occupant warning systems
including audible alarms,
Specifications E1.5 and E2.2a of
As prescribed in AS 1851.8
Vol 1 of the BCA
recorded & visual messages
3.8
Emergency Warning and Intercommunications Systems
Emergency warning and
Clause E4.9 of Vol 1 of the BCA
intercommunication systems
and AS 2220 Parts 1 and 2
3.9
As prescribed in AS 1851.10
Lifts
(a) Lifts providing a stretcher
Part E3 of Vol 1 of the BCA
facility
Annual inspection for
compliance with part E3 of Vol 1
of the BCA
(b) Equipment and controls in
lifts for operation in event of
Part E3 of Vol 1 of the BCA and
Annual inspection for
AS 1735.2
compliance with Part E3 of Vol 1
emergency
(c) Floor by-pass and other fire
mode control of lifts
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of the BCA
As approved by the relevant
As approved by the relevant
authority
authority (insert details)
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.10 Emergency Power Supply
Emergency power
Clause G3.8 of Vol 1 of the BCA
As prescribed for diesel engines
or as approved by the relevant
in AS 1851.14, based on proving
authority
electrical load in lieu of
flow/pressure for pump sets
3.11 Interconnections - Fire Safety Systems
All fire and safety systems
As approved by the relevant
Annual test of interconnection of
authority (this may include hot
all fire and safety systems for
smoke tests etc)
correct operation under
automatic alarm (not simulation)
3.12 Access for Fire Appliances
Access for fire appliances
Clause C2.4 of Vol 1 of the BCA
Six monthly inspection to ensure
that unobstructed access to
buildings and fire fighting
facilities is maintained
3.13 Clearances for Large Isolated Buildings
Clearances for large isolated
Clause C2.3 of Vol 1 of the BCA
buildings
Six monthly inspection to ensure
compliance with Clauses C2.3
and C2.4 of Vol 1 of the BCA
3.14 Occupancy Hazard (through process or storage)
Occupancy hazard in relation to
Not applicable
Annual inspection to ensure that
requirements for sprinklers
the occupancy is not one of
(including fire compartments
excessive fire hazard as defined
with-
in Part E1 of Vol 1 of the BCA
a. floor area >2000
m2;
or
b. volume >12000 m3)
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Items to be inspected or tested
Deemed to satisfy installation
Nature of inspection and/or test,
as nominated by the relevant
standard/code/conditions of
frequency
authority
approval
3.15 Emergency Evacuation Procedures
Emergency control organisation
AS 3745 and AS 4086 for Class
Annually in accordance with
and procedures
9a buildings
Occupational Health Safety and
Welfare Act requirements
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*Notes Relating to the Air Handling Systems
a. Simulation testing is by operation of test switches either locally to equipment, or from the fire indicator
panel. Where it involves the fire indicator panel, the alarm circuit utilised shall not be the same for each
routine test.
b. Automatic testing is by alarm actuation of a thermal or smoke alarm detector, manual call point, sprinkler
flow/pressure switch or other initiating field device; proving the control strategy for correct operation of
systems and plant.
Automatic testing shall include, where applicable, at least two thermal/smoke
detectors, one manual call point and one sprinkler flow/pressure device, eg:
Fan shut down
Space or return air detector (zone) and manual call point.
Supply air fan shut down (fire mode or egress
Supply air detector for each system
pressurisation).
Zone air supply shut down involving damper operation.
Space or return air detector and monitored sprinkler
activation
Zone smoke spill/relief involving damper operation
Space or return air detector and monitored sprinkler
and/or equipment initiation.
activation.
A minimum of 20% fire/smoke zones shall have their systems initiated per each automatic frequency test to
ensure correct operation for central or individual zone air handling systems and/or dedicated safety plant.
c. The arrangement for coordinating testing of plant and system operation (with a minimum of 20%
fire/smoke zones) is to integrate with requirement of AS 1851.8 where 20% of heat and 50% of smoke,
flame and sampling detectors were to be operated on a yearly basis.
*Notes Relating to Fire Detection Systems
Where addressable analogue fire detection systems are installed, the annual testing procedures for alarm zone
detectors in AS 1851.8 may be amended as follows, provided such systems incorporate both pre-alarm
contamination signal and active software command for verification of actual detection function:
a. Carry out annual visual inspection of each detector to ensure there are no obvious physical obstructions and
that the entry port (and gauze) is clean.
b. Print out the analogue value of each and every detector and investigate and rectify any detector device that
has varied 10% + from the original nominal setting/valve.
c. Record results by filing summary print outs in the logbook, together with any rectifications or actions taken,
in accordance with documentation requirements of AS 1851.8.
Although the frequency of testing procedures may be increased to more regular intervals to satisfy additional
facilities offered by addressable analogue systems, this does not necessarily mean that more frequent
co-ordination tests with air-handling plant for fire mode operations should occur.
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Appendix A - Alternative Solutions
A1
Schedule considerations
In the majority of Alternative Solutions, maintenance of essential safety provisions can be related to
prescribed inspection and/or test frequencies nominated in Section 3 SCHEDULE OPTIONS of this
specification. However, the maintenance levels and criteria must be appropriate to maintain the safety
performance and reliability of essential safety provisions installed. Therefore the relevant authority may
require the frequency of inspections and/or tests to be varied accordingly.
In addition, the schedule of essential safety provisions may need to include annual examination of the
criteria on which the Alternative Solution was based, in order to ensure that no changes have occurred
that might adversely affect the ongoing performance of the building. Such criteria include
the function or use of the building
potential fire intensity
occupant profile and characteristics
fire hazards
fire load
fire safety systems installed in the building
Other features that may have formed an integral part of an agreed Building Solution, which will also
need to be considered when developing a schedule of essential safety provisions include
Evacuation plans and drills, including
Safe refuge areas
arrangements for managing people with
Revisions to conventional or prescribed
disabilities
Management and staff training in
construction or services installations
emergency procedures
Alternative or innovative systems or services
installed
Restricted fire load areas (process or storage)
Limited or specific occupancy
requiring specialised design parameters for
areas/functions
building and occupancy
Other codes and standards, eg International,
Secure or controlled areas
The above list has been included for guidance to relevant authorities preparing a schedule of essential
safety provisions for a building approved as a Alternative Solution (in whole or in part). More extensive
guidance on design and evaluation criteria used in developing Alternative Solution to meet the
Performance Requirements of BCA96 can be found in the first edition of Fire Engineering Guidelines,
published in March 1996 by the Fire Code Reform Centre Ltd.
Consideration also needs to be given to non-essential services or systems that may become essential
when relied upon in an Alternative Solution. For example, if approval is given to use a public address
system for early warning of occupants in an emergency, that address system becomes an essential safety
provision that needs to be maintained. The testing frequency for the address system should also take
into account regular checking through daily routine use.
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SCHEDULE OPTIONS (continued)
Appendix B - Existing buildings
B1
Change in classification of an existing building
B1.1
Where an owner of a building applies for a change in classification of an existing building, a new
schedule of essential safety provisions (Form 1, Schedule 16) must be issued in accordance with
Regulation 76(3) of the of Development Regulations 1993. This applies whether or not any building work
is being carried out at the time.
B1.2
Once a new schedule of essential safety provisions has been issued for an existing building, the building
owner must(a) provide a certificate of compliance (Form 2, Schedule 16) to the relevant authority (either the council or
the private certifier who issued Building Rules Consent - refer Regulations 76(3a) and 83(2)(c) of the
Development Regulations 1993) for any new or significantly changed essential safety provision installed;
and
(b) maintain all essential safety provisions listed in the schedule in accordance with requirements listed on
that schedule; and
(c) provide adequate annual proof (Form 3, Schedule 16) to the council that maintenance and testing of all
essential safety provisions in the building have been carried out (Regulations 76(4), 76(5) and 76(6) of
the Development Regulations 1993).
B2.
Alterations and/or additions to an existing building
B2.1
Where development work involves alterations and/or additions to an existing building for which either
a LOGBOOK was required to be kept and maintained pursuant to Part 59 of the repealed Building
a schedule of essential safety provisions was issued pursuant to regulation 32 of the repealed Building
a schedule of essential safety provisions was issued pursuant to regulation 76(3) of Development
Regulations 1973, or
Regulations 1991, or
Regulations 1993,
and the work does not involve new or significantly changed essential safety provisions, a new schedule of
essential safety provisions need not be issued (unless the building owner makes application to the relevant
authority for one to be issued, refer to part B3 of this appendix) - the building owner can continue to
maintain all existing essential safety provisions in accordance with any regulatory maintenance
requirements applicable at the time the original application for building consent was lodged.
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Appendix B - Existing buildings (continued)
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B2
Additions and/or alterations to an existing building (continued)
B2.2
Where alteration and/or additions work involves new or significantly changed essential safety provisions,
the following options for issuing a schedule of essential safety provisions (Form 1, Schedule 16) under
Regulation 76(2) of the Development Regulations 1993 apply(a) a new schedule need not be issued for existing essential safety provisions that remain unchanged but
a new schedule issued to cover all new or significantly changed essential safety provisions; or
(b) a new schedule may be issued with the building owners agreement to cover all essential safety
provisions in the whole building.
B2.3
Where a new schedule (Form 1, Schedule 16) is issued, the owner of the building must(a) provide a certificate of compliance (Form 2, Schedule 16) to the relevant authority (either the council
or the private certifier who issued Building Rules Consent - refer Regulations 76(3a) and 83(2)(c) of
the Development Regulations 1993) for any new or significantly changed essential safety provision
installed; and
(b) maintain all essential safety provisions included in the new schedule in accordance with requirements
listed in that schedule; and
(c) provide adequate annual proof (Form 3, Schedule 16) to the council that maintenance and testing of
all essential safety provisions listed in the new schedule has been carried out (refer Regulations 76(5)
and 76(6) of the Development Regulations 1993); and
(d) maintain existing essential safety provisions not included in the new schedule (ie existing provisions
that remain unchanged) in accordance with the maintenance requirements applicable at the time
they were installed (refer Regulation 76(4) of the Development Regulations 1993).
B3
Optional maintenance procedures for existing buildings
B3.1
The owner of any building for which maintenance of a LOGBOOK was required pursuant to Part 59 of
the repealed regulations under the Building Act 1971, may either(a) elect to continue the use of the LOGBOOK, or
(b) apply to a relevant authority or council for a schedule (Form 1, Schedule 16) to be issued pursuant to
Regulation 76(3)(b) of the Development Regulations 1993.
B3.2
If a new schedule is issued for an existing building, the building owner must(a) maintain all essential safety provisions included in the schedule in accordance with requirements
listed in that schedule; and
(b) provide adequate annual proof (Form 3, Schedule 16) to the council that maintenance and testing of
all essential safety provisions in the building have been carried out (refer Regulations 76(5) and 76(6)
of the Development Regulations 1993).
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Appendix C - Maintenance records
C1
Record books
It is recommended that systematic records be kept of all maintenance procedures carried out in a building
in order to ensure that every prescribed fire safety element has been identified, inspected and where
appropriate any defects have been remedied. Consideration should therefore be given to establishing a
Record Book as part of the maintenance procedures, which incorporates
Layout Plans for each fire safety item required to be maintained, eg portable fire extinguishers, fire
hose reels, smoke spill fans etc.
A Maintenance Log Sheet appropriate to each fire safety item required to be maintained.
(See Appendix E for examples of suitable Layout Plans and Maintenance Log Sheets )
Layout Plans should be clear, simple, diagrammatic plans that identify the fire safety items to be
inspected and maintained. It is recommended that Layout Plans
be A4 or A3 size scaled (or non-scaled but proportioned) sketch plans of each floor of the building, or
part floor plans showing separate segregated areas or zones as appropriate.
include separate plans for each different type of fire safety item, eg portable fire extinguishers, fire
hose reels, smoke spill fans etc.
use consistent, recognised symbols on plans that indicate the location and type of fire safety item.
allocate an identification number/code to each fire safety item that can also be used on Maintenance
Log Sheets to identify a particular item and its location. In multi-storeyed buildings the identification
code should therefore also indicate on what floor the item is located.
Notes:
a. AS 2293.1 requires the provision of an operating and maintenance manual for each emergency lighting
installation that contains relevant maintenance data, together with either as-installed plans showing
location of all emergency lighting equipment, or a detailed schedule listing the required information.
b. Fire sprinkler heads need not be specifically shown on Layout Plans, as the Sprinkler Code requires
identification of sprinklered areas and their design hazard to be included at the control valve.
c. AS 1670 fire detection systems need not specifically be shown on Layout Plans as the documentation
required at the fire indicator panel includes block plans that show the location and identification
number of equipment installed.
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Appendix D - Australian Standards
D1
Standards applicable at installation
A reference to an Australian Standard under the heading Installation standards/codes/conditions of
approval in Section 3 SCHEDULE OPTIONS of this specification, is a reference to the relevant edition and
amendments listed in either Specification A1.3 of Volume 1, or Part 1.4 of Volume 2, of the Building Code
of Australia , 1996 edition (as amended from time to time), current at the date of valid application for
Building Rules Consent.
D2
Schedule of referenced Australian Standards
A reference to an Australian Standard under the heading Nature of inspection and/or test frequency in
Section 3 - SCHEDULE OPTIONS of this specification, is a reference to the edition, including any
amendments, current at the time of valid application for Building Rules Consent:
The following standards are referenced under the heading Nature of inspection and/or test frequency
in Section 3 - SCHEDULE OPTIONS of this specification.
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Appendix D - Australian Standards (continued)
Number
AS 1668.2
Title
The use of mechanical ventilation and air-conditioning in buildings - Mechanical
ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality (for monitoring air quality in car-parks)
AS 1851.1
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Portable fire extinguishers and fire
blankets
AS 1851.2
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hose reels
AS 1851.3
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Automatic sprinkler systems
AS 1851.4
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire hydrant installations
AS 1851.5
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Automatic smoke/heat venting systems
AS 1851.6
Maintenance of fire protection equipment -Management procedures for
maintaining the fire and smoke control features of air-handling systems - Typical
maintenance schedule
AS 1851.7
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Fire-resistant doorsets
AS 1851.8
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Automatic fire detection and alarm
systems
AS 1851.10
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Emergency warning and
intercommunication systems
AS 1851.12
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Gaseous fire extinguishing systems
AS 1851.14
Maintenance of fire protection equipment - Pumpset systems
AS 1851.16
Maintenance of fire protection equipment -Pyrogen fire extinguishing aerosol
systems
AS/NZS 2293.2
Emergency evacuation lighting for buildings - Inspection and maintenance
AS/NZS 3666.2
Air handling and water systems of buildings - Microbial control - Operation and
maintenance
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Appendix E - Sample documentation
E1
Sample Layout Plan - portable fire extinguishers
Identification codes:
20
3.5 kg CO2 (2/1) denotes 3.5 kg CO2 portable fire extinguisher, level 2, number 1.
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Appendix E - Sample documentation
E2
Sample Layout Plan - Fire walls
Identification codes:
L1/2/W denotes lift 1, level 2, west wall
S1/2/S denotes stair 1, level 2, south wall.
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Appendix E - Sample documentation
E3
Sample Layout Plan - Emergency lighting and exit signs
Identification codes:
22
EM 2.1 denotes emergency light, level 2, number 1.
EX 2.1 denotes exit light, level 2, number 1.
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Appendix E - Sample documentation
E4
Sample Layout Plan - Hydrants and hose reels
Identification codes:
H 2/1 denotes fire hydrant, level 2, number 1
FHR 2/1 denotes fire hose reel, level 2, number 1
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procedures
Yearly maintenance
AS 1851.1 - 1989
procedures
monthly maintenance
AS 1851.1 - 1989 Six-
monthly etc)
(state whether weekly,
Nil
Water discharged
removed
CO2 - hose cut and
Defective Items
I.D.
4/4
1/3
Code
26/11/98
26/11/98
XYZ Fire Services
Tom Jones
XYZ Fire Services
Peter Smith
XYZ Fire Services
Peter Smith
XYZ Fire Services
Peter Smith
Name & Organisation
Tom Jones
Peter Smith
Peter Smith
Peter Smith
Signature
owner or his/her
maintenance procedures
David Roo ss
David Roo ss
David Roo ss
David Roo ss
representative
Signature of building
Name of person and organisation carrying out
Date
Rectified
E5
Procedure carried out
Sheet No
3.
Date
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Sample Maintenance Log Sheet
