Inspections by industry recognised experts
Inspections by industry experts
Regular inspection and performance assessment of all fire safety measures is the important first step in ensuring fire safety in your building. For most strata schemes, fire equipment inspections are also required under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation (2000).
Civil Fire is a Fire Protection Accreditation Scheme (FPAS) recognised business (Inspect & Test), meaning our skills and knowledge in the field of fire protection work have been officially recognised by the industry’s national accreditation system.
Our thorough inspection and testing schedules cover a broad range of fire safety equipment and include a report which details any performance defects found. It is crucial that any defects are repaired by qualified technicians.
To achieve compliance, a building may need to be inspected several times each year.
Inspection frequencies for common fire safety measures are outlined in the table below:
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Exit & Emergency lights |
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Fire Blankets |
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Fire Dampers |
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Fire Detection & Alarms (AS1670) |
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Fire Detection & Alarms (AS3786) |
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Fire Doors (Common Area) |
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Fire Doors (Units) |
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Fire Extinguishers |
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Fire Seals |
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Hydrants |
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Pumpsets |
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Smoke Alarms (Units) |
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Sprinklers |
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Water Tanks (for fire) |
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I don’t think we’ve had contractors come through before who were so clean and tidy, helpful and responsive with ideas about how to better maintain the heritage and be compliant and generally respectful of the property.
He was so thoughtful, he stopped the really noisy part of the repair so I could answer calls. I went out at lunch, and he was on his hands and knees washing the floor in the entry because he’d brought in some debris from the street.
