An Annual Fire Safety Statement is lodged with Council every year; this statement can only be issued if your building meets the minimum fire safety requirements required by law at the time of construction of that building. All Essential Fire Safety Measures that are required within the building will be shown on a Fire Safety [...]
An Ionisation smoke alarm detects fast flaming fires however they take longer to respond to smouldering fires whereas a Photoelectric smoke alarm detects slow burning smouldering fires significantly earlier than ionisation smoke alarms. As a result of early detection, occupants are able to escape the property safely while the level of smoke is low and [...]
Safety requirements include things like working smoke alarms in each unit and throughout common areas, fire approved self-closing safety doors and door frames with approved hardware, properly pressurized fire extinguishers, working fire hydrants and sprinkler systems and working emergency and exit lighting systems. The requirements for your building will be specific to the size, structure [...]
The Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000 (NSW) provide for fire safety measures and requirements to be imposed on buildings for the protection of people and the environment from fire. These requirements are monitored and enforced by Local Councils who have the power to fine building [...]
Smoke alarm batteries should be replaced annually, you should choose a date or event that will prompt you to remember this and change the battery on this day each year. Many people recommend the start of Day Light Saving as an event that will prompt this. Most smoke alarms take a 9 volt battery – [...]
