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Comprehensive Safety Audits: Identifying Critical Compliance Needs

Conducting regular and thorough safety audits of your property can help you spot compliance needs and safety issues you might not even know about.

These audits analyze whether your property fulfills all critical compliance needs and make sure that everything lines up with local regulations and industry standards. What’s more, safety audits take a close look at fire safety measures, emergency procedures and equipment maintenance, helping you find any gaps that could lead to trouble or safety risks.

Regular audits not only keep you compliant but also point out potential areas that could cause future hazards, such as outdated electric installations or fire alarms. To make sure your property is safe, include regular safety audits in your maintenance routine.

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Installation and Maintenance of Safety Systems: Keeping Your Property Secure

Installing and maintaining safety systems is key to keeping your property secure. Think about fire alarms, sprinkler systems and CCTV cameras–these will be your first line of defence against emergencies, whether they’re man-made or natural.

Proper installation is essential to ensure that everything works effectively and risk-free at all times. Moreover, regular maintenance checks can help catch any potential failures before a major issue arises.

For instance, regularly testing your fire alarms will ensure they go off in a potential fire emergency.

Investing in quality installations and regular maintenance of your safety systems is a must to protect your property and all the people in it from any potential risks and hazards.

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Ongoing Compliance Support: Ensuring Long-Term Safety Standards

Mitigating property risk is all about being proactive. By implementing adequate strategies for protection from various property risks, you can significantly reduce the chances of Ongoing compliance support is crucial for keeping your safety standards in check at all times. Safety regulations can change and it’s important to stay updated so your safety protocols not only remain effective in case of an emergency but also stay compliant with current regulations. This includes everything from fire safety measures to building codes and emergency exit requirements.

With ongoing compliance support, you can adapt to any regulatory shift, keeping your safety protocols effective and up-to-date. This not only helps you meet legal requirements and avoid penalties for neglect but also prioritise the safety of your property and its people.

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Victoria

Victoria takes a proactive approach to building safety, with strict rules around maintaining essential safety measures (ESMs). Owners must ensure systems like fire doors, alarms, and exits are always in working order.

Key callouts:

  • Annual Essential Safety Measures Report (AESMR) is required for most buildings.
  • Applies to all buildings except houses or outbuildings.
  • Maintenance logs must be kept and available on request.

Reference: https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/guides/essential-safety-measures

New South Wales

In NSW, building owners are legally required to confirm the performance of fire safety systems every year through the Annual Fire Safety Statement (AFSS). It’s about keeping occupants safe and meeting council and Fire & Rescue requirements.

Key callouts:

  • AFSS must be submitted to the local council and fire brigade annually.
  • Includes measures like exit signs, fire doors, smoke control systems, etc.
  • Must be prepared by a competent fire safety practitioner.

Reference: https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203

Queensland

Queensland places strong emphasis on maintaining fire safety systems through ongoing servicing and annual reporting. Building occupiers must complete and retain an Occupier Statement to confirm all prescribed fire safety installations are maintained per the regulations.

Key callouts:

  • Annual Occupier Statement must be submitted and kept on-site for inspection.
  • Maintenance must follow both the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008 and the Queensland Development Code MP 6.1.
  • Applies to a wide range of buildings, including commercial, accommodation, and public-use facilities.

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Tasmania

Tasmanian laws place the responsibility on building owners to maintain safety features but don’t require formal annual certification. However, maintaining logs and records is considered best practice.

Key callouts:

  • Applies to both new and existing commercial buildings.
  • No mandated certificate, but maintenance must be ongoing.
  • Owners must ensure exits, alarms, and fire systems are operable.

Reference: Building Act 2016

South Australia

In SA, essential safety provisions (ESPs) must be inspected and maintained annually, and a Form 3 Certificate of Compliance may be requested by councils.

Key callouts:

  • ESPs include fire protection, egress, and signage systems.
  • Annual checks must be documented and ready if requested.
  • Applies to most commercial and public-use buildings.

Reference: Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016

WA / NT / ACT

While Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory, and the Northern Territory don’t require formal annual certification for essential safety measures, building owners are still legally responsible for maintaining all safety features in accordance with relevant codes and approvals.

Key callouts:

  • WA: Owners must ensure all safety systems (e.g. fire equipment, exits, alarms) are maintained and comply with the Building Code of Australia.
  • ACT: The Building Act 2004 mandates that essential systems are functional, even without certification. Regular inspections and records are strongly encouraged.
  • NT: While no annual statement is required, owners must uphold safety standards outlined during the building approval process under the Building Act 1993.

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