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Michael O'Donoghue Deakin University Burwood Campus 221 Burwood Highway BURWOOD VICTORIA 3125

Dear Michael

Re: Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report - Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool

Please find enclosed our Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report, reference 69967, conducted at Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool. This work was conducted for Deakin University on the 9th - 10th December 2008 by Jason Hoare.

This report is in reference to a request by Deakin University to undertake risk reviews to establish a priority list of the previously identified non-compliant balustrades, in order to allocate funds to modify / replace the balustrades that have been assessed as posing the greatest risk.

If any further information is required or if you have any queries regarding this information please do not hesitate to contact this office on (03) 9890 8811.

Yours sincerely

NOEL ARNOLD & ASSOCIATES PTY LTD

JASON HOARE Health, Safety and Environment Consultant

Noel Arnold & Associates Pty Ltd Level 3 / 818 Whitehorse Road Box Hill Victoria 3128 Australia

Ph: (03) 9890 8811 Fax: (03) 9890 8911 www.noel-arnold.com.au

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Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report

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Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool Executive Summary NAA was requested by Deakin University to visit the Warrnambool Campus to undertake risk reviews to establish a priority list of the previously identified non-compliant balustrades, in order to allocate funds to modify / replace the balustrades that have been assessed as posing the greatest risk.

This report documents the findings of a Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report conducted at Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool. The audit was performed by Jason Hoare on 9th - 10th December 2008.

The report has been developed with reference to the following legislative compliance requirements:

• Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004;

• Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 with specific reference to Section 3.3 Prevention of Falls;

• The Building Code of Australia 2008; Part D2.16 and D2.17

The scope of the assessment was limited to the evaluation of the balustrades identified in the Total Essential Services Group Balustrade Compliance Reports as being non-compliant with Parts D2.16 and D2.17 of the Building Code of Australia (BCA) 2008.

Key Findings

The key findings and priority issues to be addressed are as follows:

Priority 1 Extreme Risk - Organise Rectification/Modification Works Immediately

No balustrades at this campus were identified as a Priority 1

Priority 2 High Risk - Organise Rectification/Modification in the short term

• Building F (Level 1 -3) (Refer to Plan Ref 13 and Photo 12) – The balustrade heights were measured at between 870mm and 930mm from the landing. The potential fall distance is between 2 – 10m. This area was identified as a Priority 2 due to the stairs being used for general access purposes.

Other Priority Items

Detailed recommendations relating to the identified Priority 1 – Priority 7 risks are documented within Appendix A of this report.

The falls risks identified within this report should be eliminated where practicable or if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable.

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Statement of Limitations This report has been prepared in accordance with the agreement between Deakin University and Noel Arnold & Associates Pty Ltd. Within the limitations of the agreed upon scope of services, this work has been undertaken and performed in a professional manner, in accordance with generally accepted practices, using a degree of skill and care ordinarily exercised by members of its profession and consulting practice. No other warranty, expressed or implied, is made. This report is solely for the use of Deakin University and any reliance on this report by third parties shall be at such party's sole risk and may not contain sufficient information for purposes of other parties or for other uses. This report shall only be presented in full and may not be used to support any other objective than those set out in the report, except where written approval with comments are provided by Noel Arnold & Associates Pty Ltd. This report relates only to the identification of asbestos containing materials used in the construction of the building and does not include the identification of dangerous goods or hazardous substances in the form of chemicals used, stored or manufactured within the building or plant. “The following should also be noted: While the survey has attempted to locate the asbestos containing materials within the site it should be noted that the review was a visual inspection and a limited sampling program was conducted and/or the analysis results of the previous report were used. Representative samples of suspect asbestos materials for collected for analysis. Other asbestos materials of similar appearance are assumed to have a similar content. Not all suspected asbestos materials were sampled. Only those asbestos materials that were physically accessible could be located and identified. Therefore it is possible that asbestos materials, which may be concealed within inaccessible areas/voids, may not have been located during the audit. Such inaccessible areas fall into a number of categories. (a) Locations behind locked doors. (b) Inset set ceilings or wall cavities. (c) Those areas accessible only by dismantling equipment or performing minor localised demolition

works. (d) Service shafts, ducts etc., concealed within the building structure. (e) Energised services, gas, electrical, pressurised vessel and chemical lines (f) Voids or internal areas of machinery, plant, equipment, air-conditioning ducts etc. (g) Totally inaccessible areas such as voids and cavities created and intimately concealed within the

building structure. These voids are only accessible during major demolition works. (h) Height restricted areas. (i) Areas deemed unsafe or hazardous at time of audit In addition to areas that were not accessible, the possible presence of hazardous building materials may not have been assessed because it was not considered practicable as: 1. It would require unnecessary dismantling of equipment; and/or 2. It was considered disruptive to the normal operations of the building; and/or 3. It may have caused unnecessary damage to equipment, furnishings or surfaces; and/or 4. The hazardous material was not considered to represent a significant exposure risk 5. The time taken to determine the presence of the hazardous building material was considered

prohibitive. Only minor destructive auditing and sampling techniques were employed to gain access to those areas documented in Appendix A. Consequently, without substantial demolition of the building, it is not possible to guarantee that every source of hazardous material has been detected. During the course of normal site works care should be exercised when entering any previously inaccessible areas or areas mentioned above and it is imperative that work cease pending further sampling if materials suspected of containing asbestos or unknown materials are encountered. Therefore during any refurbishment or demolition works, further investigations and assessment may be required should any suspect material be observed in previously inaccessible areas or areas not fully inspected previously, i.e. carpeted floors. This report is not intended to be used for the purposes of tendering, programming of works, refurbishment works or demolition works unless used in conjunction with a specification detailing the extent of the works. To ensure its contextual integrity, the report must be read in its entirety and should not be copied, distributed or referred to in part only.”

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Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool

Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................... 1

2. Objective....................................................................................................... 1

3. Background................................................................................................... 1

4. Scope of Work............................................................................................... 1

5. Limitations of Risk Assessment and Priority Assessment............................ 1

6. Methodology................................................................................................. 1 6.1 Risk Assessment Process .................................................................................... 2 6.2 Risk Assessment Methodology .......................................................................... 2

6.2.1 Probability.......................................................................................................2 6.2.2 Consequence................................................................................................2 6.2.3 Risk Level.........................................................................................................3

6.3 Regulatory Assessment....................................................................................... 3 6.4 Priority Risk and Compliance Assessment for Control of Identified Non-Compliant Balustrades ......................................................................................... 4

7. Findings .......................................................................................................... 5 7.1 Site Description.................................................................................................... 5 7.2 Discussions with Key Site Personnel .................................................................. 5 7.3 Review of Available Documentation ................................................................ 5

8. Key Findings .................................................................................................. 5

9. Reference Documents.................................................................................. 6

Appendix A: Risk Assessment & Priority Listing

Appendix B: Photographic Reference

Appendix C: Plan Location Reference

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1. Introduction This report documents the findings of a Falls Risk & Priority Assessment Report conducted at Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool. The audit was performed by Jason Hoare on 9th - 10th December 2008.

The report has been developed with reference to the following legislative compliance requirements:

• Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004;

• Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 with specific reference to Section 3.3 Prevention of Falls; and

• The Building Code of Australia 2008; Part D2.16 and D2.17.

2. Objective The objective of the review is to prepare in consultation with Deakin University a report that prioritises the OHS risks associated with the identified non-compliant balustrades at the campus, in order to facilitate the expenditure of funds to modify / rectify these balustrades in order of the risk/non-compliance posed.

3. Background NAA was requested by Deakin University to undertake risk reviews of the identified non-compliant balustrades contained in the Total Essential Services report.

It is understood the aim of the review is to prepare in consultation with Deakin University a report that prioritises the OHS risks associated with the identified non-compliant balustrades at the campus, in order to facilitate the expenditure of funds to modify / replace these balustrades in order of the risk posed. This assessment will assist Deakin University with its commitment to responsible OHS&E governance, and the provision of safe building access for patrons of Deakin University and other members of the public.

4. Scope of Work NAA was requested by Deakin University to visit the Warrnambool Campus to undertake risk reviews to establish a priority list of the identified non-compliant balustrades in order to allocate funds to modify / replace the balustrades that have been assessed as posing the greatest risk.

The project is limited to the identified non-compliant balustrades in the Total Essential Services Group Balustrade Compliance Reports as being non-compliant with Parts D2.16 and D2.17 of the Building Code of Australia 2008.

5. Limitations of Risk Assessment and Priority Assessment The project is limited to the identified non-compliant balustrades contained in the previous report conducted by Total Essential Services Group. NAA was not requested to undertake a re-assessment to determine any further non-compliant balustrades located at the University campus.

Some areas of the University were under construction at the time of this inspection and have not been assessed as part of this report.

The buildings were occupied at the time of assessment and the survey was conducted during normal business hours.

6. Methodology A review of Total Essential Services Groups’ Balustrade Compliance report for the Warrnambool Campus was undertaken prior to the site visit in order to develop a suitable risk assessment and prioritisation tool specific to the needs of Deakin University.

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NAA undertook a review of the site on the 9th – 10th December 2008, which included a visual inspection and physical measurement of the previously identified non BCA compliant balustrades at the Warrnambool campus. An assessment was made (using the methodology shown below in Section 6.2) to determine prioritisation in order to facilitate the expenditure of funds to modify / replace these balustrades based on the risk posed.

6.1 Risk Assessment Process The risk assessment was undertaken in accordance with the following methodology:

• Information obtained during discussions and visual observations with reference to the information contained in the following documents:

Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004;

Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 with specific reference to Section 3.3 Prevention of Falls; and

The Building Code of Australia 2008; Part D2.16 and D2.17.

• Inspection of identified non compliant balustrades was undertaken on the 9th and 10th of December 2008.

• Consultation and liaison with the following personnel:

Michael O’Donoghue – Manager OHS, Human Resources Division.

Peter Sobey – Facilities Management Division - Warrnambool.

• Identification of areas where fall hazards exist (noting those greater than 2m).

• Identification, within the safe practical constraints of access, key activities in the locations identified.

• Assessment and prioritisation of non-compliance issues.

• Provision of recommendations in relation to identified risk issues and controls to address the non-compliance as far as is practicable.

6.2 Risk Assessment Methodology The methodology adopted for the assessment of risk entails a semi-quantitative measure of risk based on two critical factors, namely the probability and consequence of the hazard being realised as per the guidelines in AS 4360. The following factors are used:

6.2.1 Probability

The probability measures the likelihood of an event linked to the identified hazard occurring or being realised. The ratings are from 1 to 5.

Probability (P) Example Rating

Most likely The most likely result of the hazard/event being realised 5

Likely Has a good chance of occurring and is not unusual 4

May occur Can be envisaged to occur, but would be unusual 3

Unlikely Has not been known to occur after many years of exposure 2

Rarely Is practically impossible and has never occurred 1

6.2.2 Consequence

The consequence is the physical outcome of the hazard and provides an indication of the severity of the risk in relation to the detrimental effects to humans, property and productivity. A rating of 1 to 4 is used.

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Consequence (C) Example Rating

Extreme Death 4

High Long term serious injury/permanent disability 3

Medium Medical treatment/lost time injury/some days off 2

Low Minor abrasions, bruises, cuts, first aid type injury 1

6.2.3 Risk Level

The risk score is based on the product of the two key factors, namely probability and consequence as detailed in the following matrix:

PROBABILITY

Consequence Rarely

1 Unlikely

2 May Occur

3 Likely

4 Most probable

5

Low – 1 1 1 1 2 2

Medium – 2 1 2 2 3 3

High – 3 2 3 3 4 4

Extreme – 4 3 3 4 5 5

Table 1: Risk Level

6.3 Regulatory Assessment In facilitating the process of prioritising the level of risk with the requirements of the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004, the Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 with specific reference to Section 3.3 Prevention of Falls and the Building Code of Australia 2008; Part D2.16 and D2.17, the following process has been designed and adopted.

Regulatory Compliance Score

Degree of Compliance

Satisfactory Partial Compliance

Major Non-compliance

Regulatory Reference

Intent of Act, Regs, BCA generally

satisfied

Intent satisfied for most

requirements

Intent not satisfied for any

requirements

OHS Act 2004

Provision of safe workplace and equipment

OHS Regs

- Falls Greater than 2m - Nature of fall prevention controls in place

BCA

- Nature of non-compliance & potential contribution to a fall. - Degree of compliance

1 2 3

Table 2: Regulatory Compliance Score

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6.4 Priority Risk and Compliance Assessment for Control of Identified Non-Compliant Balustrades The following priority ranking has been developed by combining the Risk Level shown in Section 6.2.3 (Table 1), with the Regulatory Compliance score shown in Section 6.3 (Table 2). The result generates a Priority ranking from P1 – Extreme Risk to P7 – Very Low Risk in order to facilitate the expenditure of funds to modify / rectify the balustrades in order of the risk posed.

Priority Score Regulatory Compliance

Risk Level 1 (Satisfactory) 2 (Partial) 3 (Major Non)

1 (Low) P7 P6 P5

2 P6 P5 P4

3 P5 P4 P3

4 P4 P3 P2

5 (Extreme) P3 P2 P1

Table 3: Priority Score

The control measures require elimination of the fall hazard if practicable, or if not practicable, via engineering and administrative controls. The following priority assessment guide has been adopted to assist in the programming and budgeting of risk controls for the identified non-compliant balustrades.


The location is subject to an extreme level of risk exposure to personnel, with a significant potential for a fall, resulting in serious to fatal consequences. Prompt control or remedial measures is recommended.


The location is subject to a high level of exposure to personnel, with potential for a fall, resulting in serious consequences. Short term controls are required. Appropriate controls are to be taken as soon as practicable.

Priority 3 Medium / High Risk- Organise Rectification/Modification Works in the short to medium term

The location, whilst posing a fall risk, presents a medium to high risk of exposure to the fall hazard. Risk control works are to be planned, programmed and actioned in the short to medium term.

Priority 4 Medium Risk – Organise Rectification/Modification Works in the medium term

The location, whilst posing a fall risk, presents a medium risk of exposure to the fall hazard. Risk control works are to be planned, programmed and actioned in the medium term.

Priority 5 Medium / Low Risk – Organise Rectification/Modification Works in the medium to long term

The location, whilst posing a fall risk, presents a medium to low risk of exposure to the fall hazard. Risk control works are to be planned, programmed and actioned in the medium term.

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Priority 6 Low Risk – Organise Rectification/Modification Works in the long term

The location poses a low level of risk exposure to a fall, and can be managed via administrative or long term engineering controls.

Priority 7 Very Low Risk – Organise Rectification/Modification Works in the long term

The location poses a very low level of risk exposure to a fall, and can be managed via administrative or long term engineering controls.

7. Findings 7.1 Site Description Deakin University - Warrnambool campus is located at Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warnambool. The University consists of numerous multi-storey buildings used as Arts, Business and Management, Communication and Media, Environment, Health and Community Services, Law, Nursing, Psychology, Teaching, Tourism Management and Hospitality teaching facilities.

7.2 Discussions with Key Site Personnel Discussions were held with the following people who provided the Deakin University induction and relevant information on campus layout and facilities:

Date Name - Title Company Information Provided

Nov 2008 Michael O’Donoghue

Deakin University

Previous reports

Priority inspections required

Relevant floor plans

Nov 2008 Pat Brislane Deakin University

Deakin University induction

Campus Maps

7.3 Review of Available Documentation The following documents were provided for review. The contents of these reports were considered in undertaking this assessment.

Title Name of Company Date of Report

Balustrade Compliance Report Total Essential Service Group August 2007

8. Key Findings The key findings and priority issues to be addressed are as follows:

The key findings and priority issues to be addressed are as follows:


No balustrades at this campus were identified as a Priority 1


• Building F (Level 1 -3) (Refer to Plan Ref 13 and Photo 12) – The balustrade heights were measured at between 870mm and 930mm from the landing. The potential fall distance is between 2 – 10m. This area was identified as a Priority 1 due to the stairs being used for general access purposes.

Other Priority Items

Detailed recommendations relating to the identified Priority 1 – Priority 7 risks are documented within Appendix A of this report.

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The falls risks identified within this report should be eliminated where practicable or if it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate the risk, reduce the risk so far as is reasonably practicable.

9. Reference Documents • Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Act 2004;

• Victorian Occupational Health and Safety Regulations 2007 with specific reference to Section 3.3 Prevention of Falls;

• The Building Code of Australia 2008; Part D2.16 and D2.17; and

• Total Essential Services Report for Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, dated August 2007.

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Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool Appendix A: Risk Assessment & Priority Listing

A (Level 1-3)South West End Stairs (Internal)

Photo 1 1A

Potential fall distance = 2 - 8m Balustrade height measured at 825mm from the nosing of the

stairs

2 4 3 2 P4

A (Level 2-3)South West End Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo 1 1B

Potential fall distance = 2 - 8m Balustrade height from landing

measured at 920mm3 4 4 2 P3

A (Level 1)North East Fire Stairs (Internal)

Photo 2 2Potential fall distance = <2m

Balustrade height from landing measured at 910mm

2 2 2 2 P5

A (Level 2)North West

End (External)

Photo 3 3

Potential fall distance = 3 - 4m Gap between concrete balustrade

and the underside of the rail measured at up to 170mm

2 3 3 2 P4

A (Level 2)South West

End (External)

Photo 4 4

Potential fall distance = 3 - 5m Gap between concrete balustrade

and the underside of the rail measured at up to 170mm

2 4 3 2 P4

Date Of Inspection: 9 - 10 Dec 2008

Risk Level

PHOTO REF

(App B)HAZARD / OBSERVATIONS Prob.

(P)

PLAN REF

(App C)RECOMMENDATIONS

Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus

BUILDING SPECIFIC LOCATION Cons

( C )

Regulatory Compliance

Score (See Table 2)

PRIORITY (See Table 3)

RISK ASSESSMENT (See Table 1)

Cut rail and refix balustrade to conforming height >865mm. Ensure no

gaps exceed 125mm

Cut rail and refix balustrade to conforming height >1m. Ensure no gaps

exceed 125mm

Increase height of balustrade assembly to >1m

Install additional rails or infill panels to reduce the gaps to <125mm


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Risk Level

PHOTO REF


(P)

PLAN REF




( C )


Score (See Table 2)




Photo 5 5APotential fall distance = 3 - 4m

Balustrade height from nosing of stairs measured at 850mm

2 3 3 2 P4


Refer to Photo 5 5B




Refer to Photo 5 5C

Potential fall distance = 3 - 4m Gap from the landing to the underside of the bottom rail

measured at 375mm

1 3 2 3 P4

B (Level 1-2)Central East

Stairs (Internal)

Photo 6 6APotential fall distance = 1 - 4m Balustrade height from landing



Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo 6 6B

Potential fall distance = 1 - 4m Gaps exceeding 125mm, gap

between rails measured at 215mm and gap between landing

and perspex infill panels measured 200mm

2 3 3 2 P4

Increase height of balustrade assembly to >865mm


Install additional bottom rail to reduce the gap to <150mm





Risk Level

PHOTO REF


(P)

PLAN REF




( C )


Score (See Table 2)




Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo 6 7

Potential fall distance = 1 - 4m Balustrade height from nosing of

stairs measured at 820mm2 3 3 2 P4

B (Level 1-3)West End

Stairs (Internal)

Photo 7 8APotential fall distance = 2 - 8m

Balustrade height from nosing of stairs measured at 810mm

2 4 3 2 P4

B (Level 1-3)West End

Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo 7 8B



C (Level 2)South West

Stairs (Internal)

Photo 8 9Potential fall distance = 1.5m


1 2 1 1 P7

C (Level 2)South West

End (Internal)

Photo 9 10Potential fall distance = 2.5m


1 3 1 1 P7

Remove floor covering or raise height of balustrade assembly to >1m


Cut rail and refix balustrade to conforming height >865mm. Ensure no

gaps exceed 125mm

Cut rail and refix balustrade to conforming height >1m. Ensure no gaps

exceed 125mm

Remove floor covering or increase height of balustrade assembly to >865mm



Risk Level

PHOTO REF


(P)

PLAN REF




( C )


Score (See Table 2)



C (Level 2)North West

Stairs (Internal)

Photo 10 11

Potential fall distance = 1.5m Balustrade height from landing


D (Level 2)North East

End (Internal)

Photo 11 12



F (Level 1-3)East End Fire Stairs (Internal)

Photo 12 13

Potential fall distance = 2 - 10m Balustrade height from landings measured at between 870mm -

930mm (The risk rating is given assuming

that these stairs are used for general access)

3 4 4 3 P2

G (Level 1)South East

Stairs (Internal)

Photo 13 14A



G (Level 1)South East

Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo

1314B

Potential fall distance = 1.1m Gaps exceeding 125mm, Gaps between rails measured at up to

340mm

3 1 1 2 P6

Install a top rail to increase height to >1m







Risk Level

PHOTO REF


(P)

PLAN REF




( C )


Score (See Table 2)



J (Level 2-4)

North East & South

East Stairs (Internal)

Refer to Photo

1415

Potential fall distance = 2 - 8m Gaps exceeding 125mm, gap

from landing to the underside of bottom rail measured up to

240mm

2 4 3 2 P4

J West Side (External)

Photo 15 16

Potential fall distance = 2 - 2.5m No fall protection at garden bed

edge. (There is no pathway behind the garden bed)

2 2 2 2 P5

R (Recreation building)

North Side Ramp

(External)

Photo 16 17

Potential fall distance = 2 - 3m Gaps exceeding 125mm, gaps

between rails measured at up to 360mm

3 3 3 3 P3

R (Recreation building)

North Side (External)

Photo 17 18

Potential fall distance <2m No fall protection at garden bed

edge.3 2 2 2 P5

R (Recreation building - Level 3)

Stairs adjacent to

bar area (Internal)

Photo 18 19A




Provide appropriate conforming fall protection at the unprotected edge.


Provide appropriate conforming fall protection at the unprotected edge.




Risk Level

PHOTO REF


(P)

PLAN REF




( C )


Score (See Table 2)



R (Recreation building - Level 3)

Stairs adjacent to

bar area (Internal)

Refer to Photo

1819B

Potential fall distance = 1.4m Gaps exceeding 125mm, gaps

between rails measured at up to 200mm

1 1 1 2 P6

E4 East Side (external)

Photo 19 20 Going treads measured at up to

480mm 2 1 1 2 P6


Install a conforming set of stairs


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Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool Appendix B: Photographic Reference

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PHOTO 1 PHOTO 2

PHOTO 3 PHOTO 4

PHOTO 5 PHOTO 6

PHOTO 7 PHOTO 8

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PHOTO 11 PHOTO 12

PHOTO 13 PHOTO 14

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PHOTO 19

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Deakin University - Warrnambool Campus, Sherwood Park, Princes Highway, Warrnambool Appendix C: Plan Location Reference

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Disclaimer This report is based on the visual inspection carried out on the 14th August 2007. Total Essential Services Group has not been requested to consider any client risk management objectives to reduce any risk to occupants. The items described in this report and their findings do not therefore attempt to minimise losses to the property and contents of the building and are solely limited to the Building Code Australia Part D 2.16 and D2.17 and the requirements of the relevant building regulations. No liability will be accepted for any loss occurring in relation to the use of this report or its content by any third party for any purpose. Name Signature Date Prepared By Chris Gray

Dip. Build. Surveying

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Reviewed By Brad Johannsen

Grad Cert F.Eng B.Tech Building

Surveying

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Balustrade height: 920mm. The height above the nosing line to the top of the balustrade was measured at 815mm. The height is to be not less than 865mm as per Part D2.16 BCA.

Balustrade height: 910mm.

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Balustrade height: 1020mm. Opening was measured at 170mm; any opening is not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

Balustrade height: 1050mm. Opening was measured at 160mm; any opening is not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

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Observations: Building A

1. Storage in Fire Isolated Stairs is considered to be non-compliant.

2. Smoke Development Index (SDI) to be confirmed for Perspex lining in the Fire isolated stair balustrade.

3. At the time of the inspection the Fire doors were not signed correctly. See

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Observations: Building A (cont)

Fire doors must be signed FIRE (or SMOKE) DOOR DO NOT OBSTRUCT DO NOT KEEP OPEN This lettering is to be no less than 20mm and in a colour that’s contrasting to its background, on the side of the door that faces a person seeking egress, as per part D2.23 BCA 2006 For doors that discharge from a fire isolated exit –“FIRE SAFETY DOOR – DO NOT OBSTRUCT” on both sides to the door.

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Warrnambool Campus Building B

The height above the nosing line to the top of the balustrade was measured at 820mm. The height is to be not less than 865mm as per Part D2.16 BCA.

Balustrade height: 995mm. Distance between rails was measured at 215mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

As per Building A, level 2.


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Balustrade height: 995mm. Distance between floor and underside of balustrade was measured at 200mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

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The height above the nosing line to the top of the balustrade was measured at 815mm. The height is to be not less than 865mm as per Part D2.16 BCA. Balustrade height: 915mm.

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Observations: Building B 1. Exit door obstructed. Ensure Path of Travel to an exit and Exit doors remain

unobstructed at all times.

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Warrnambool Campus Building C

As per level 2.

As per level 2.

As per level 2. As per level 2.

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Warrnambool Campus Building C

Balustrade height: 995mm. Balustrade height: 990mm.



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Warrnambool Campus Building D

The height above the nosing line to the top of the balustrade was measured at 950mm. The height is to be not less than 865mm as per Part D2.16 BCA.

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Warrnambool Campus Building F


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Observations: Building F 1. It was noted that the Fire door was chocked open at the time of the inspection.

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Warrnambool Campus Building G

Balustrade height: 995mm. Distance measured between rails was up to 340mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

Fall less than 1.0m

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Warrnambool Campus Building J

Balustrade height: 1040mm. Distance from landing to the underside of the balustrade was measured at 240mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.


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Observations: Building J 1. No fall protection at the top of retaining wall

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No fall protection at the top of the retaining walls.

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Balustrade height: 915mm. Openings between rails were measured at up to 300mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.

Stair bounded by walls.

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Level 3

Balustrade height: 935mm. Openings between rails were measured at up to 200mm. Any openings are not to permit a 125mm sphere to pass through it.


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Warrnambool Campus Building Z2


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Observations: Building E4 1. At the time of the inspection it was noted that the going (treads) were

measured at 480mm and is considered to be non-compliant to Part D2.13 BCA.

Stairs at the rear of Building E4

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