There are a variety of fire safety requirements in place in Australia to ensure the safety of local workers. We are fortunate to reside in a country where worker safety is prioritised by the government.
You must comply with national safety regulations if you own or operate a business.To help you understand about the safety standards, here we have compiled this blog.
Fire Safety Standards Australia
We’ve included a few pertinent standards here, but the separate websites provide a comprehensive list of fire prevention standards.
- AS 1603 – Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
- AS 1851 – Maintenance of fire protection equipment
- AS 2118 – Automatic fire sprinkler systems
- AS 4214 – Gaseous fire extinguisher systems
- AS/NZS 1841 – Portable fire extinguishers
- AS//NZS 1850 – Portable fire extinguishers – classification, rating and performance testing
- AS/NZS 3504 – Fire Blankets
- AS 3959 – Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas
- AS 3772 – Fire protection of cooking areas
- AS 1266 – Fire control plans for ships
You can use the website to look for a certain fire safety standard. Simply select this option from the drop-down list to see all relevant fire protection requirements. You can buy a small fire fighting unit or see a preview here.
You’ll see that different stores have hundreds of workplace safety requirements that apply to your company. If you have any questions, you should look through the other categories or contact our staff to discuss electrical and fire safety regulations.
Australian Standards Fire Protection Systems
Standards exist for both firefighting equipment and fire alarm systems. Some of the published standards for fire protection systems are listed below. For further information, you can go to the Standards Australia website.
- AS 1603 – Automatic fire detection and alarm systems
- AS 2118 – Automatic fire sprinkler systems
- AS 4428 – Fire detection, warning, control and intercom systems
- AS 5062 – Fire protection for mobile and transportable equipment
Fire Standards Australia – Why are they important?
Standards must be established in order to protect workers and businesses. There is no opportunity for confusion if everyone has the same expectations. The Australian government’s current legislation informs fire safety regulations. This legislation is evaluated on a regular basis to ensure that employees around the country are working in the safest conditions possible.
Having measurable evidence of your efforts to provide a safe workplace is really useful. This manner, if something goes wrong, your company will not be held accountable as long as it meets Australia’s existing fire safety regulations.
Fire Equipment Maintenance
The AS 1851 – 2012 Routine service of fire prevention systems and equipment is the fundamental standard you should follow. This standard contains several sections, including standards for fire extinguisher, fire hose reel, and fire blanket maintenance.
We give reports to all of our clients in accordance with this requirement. This will assist you in demonstrating compliance in the event of an accident at your workplace.
