FIRE PROTECTION MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN VICTORIA

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MELBOURNE HOLMESGLEN CONFERENCE CENTRE

30 & 31 MARCH 2016

> GAIN AN UNDERSTANDING OF YOUR LEGAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS FOR MAINTAINING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT IN VICTORIA.

> LEARN ABOUT THE TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTENANCE PRESCRIBED IN AS 1851-2012 (ROUTINE SERVICE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT).

> CHOOSE TO ATTEND A REGULATORY SESSION ONLY OR ATTEND SPECIFIC TECHNICAL SESSIONS.

OVERVIEWThe Victorian Building Authority (VBA) has published a new Practice Note (PN23 – Maintenance of Essential Safety Measures) that sets out the regulatory and best practice requirements for the maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment.

The Practice Note acknowledges the use of AS 1851-2012 (Routine Service of Fire Protection Systems & Equipment) as an appropriate standard for routine servicing of fire protection systems and equipment for all new buildings.

The Practice Note acknowledges that currently certain buildings will require a building owner to follow a specific administrative process before being able to use AS1851-2012, however there is general acceptance that “where an essential safety measure is maintained using AS 1851-2012, in lieu of previous nominated versions of AS 1851, it is considered that the essential safety measure will fulfil its purpose and maintain safety objectives.” FPA Australia is working with government to reduce any administrative barriers to adopting the latest standard and an update on the extent and status of this work will be presented.

The new Practice Note and AS 1851-2012 include fundamental changes to fire protection maintenance that will be covered at these seminars.

It is critical that all building owners, tenants, facility managers, fire protection companies and other stakeholders have a good understanding of the regulatory requirements in Victoria and their obligations to maintain fire protection systems and equipment as well as the administrative and technical requirements of AS 1851-2012.

THE SEMINARThis seminar program has three sessions: a regulatory compliance session and two technical sessions.

The regulatory compliance session has been designed to inform a broad range of stakeholders on the regulatory requirements covering maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment for new and existing buildings. This session is most relevant to fire protection companies, building owners and managers, regulators and local government. It will be held on the morning of Day One and will address the following:

• The regulatory requirements in Victoria including the new Practice Note• The responsibilities of building owners and tenants in meeting regulatory

compliance requirements• Understanding the administrative requirements of AS 1851-2012

The technical sessions are primarily targeted at fire protection companies and their technicians and will provide details of the technical requirements of AS 1851-2012. The sessions have been divided up to provide a focussed presentation on the various areas of fire protection systems and equipment.

Day One will cover Passive Fire and Smoke Systems and First Attack Fire Equipment. Day Two will address Electrical (Fire Detection and Alarm Systems) and Wet (Water Based Fire Protection) Systems.

THIS SEMINAR WILL PROVIDE DETAILED INSIGHT INTO THE REGULATORY, TECHNICAL AND BEST PRACTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAINTENANCE OF FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS IN VICTORIA, IN PARTICULAR THE APPLICATION OF AS 1851-2012. IT HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO ADDRESS THE REQUIREMENTS OF BUILDING OWNERS / TENANTS AND FIRE PROTECTION COMPANIES.

TECHNICIANS, BUILDING OWNERS AND FACILITY MANAGERS WILL BENEFIT GREATLY FROM UNDERSTANDING THE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS IN VICTORIA.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND• Facility Managers

• Property Owners & Managers

• Building Tenants

• Design Consultants

• Regulators

• Local Council Representatives

• Fire Technicians

• Fire Services Personnel

• System End Users

DAY ONE – REGULATORY SESSIONThis session is designed to inform a broad range of stakeholders on the regulatory requirements covering maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment. It will detail the responsibilities of owners, occupiers and fire protection technicians and how the regulatory requirements should be applied. The session is most relevant to building owners and managers, occupiers, regulators, fire safety professionals, and fire protection companies.

08:30 Registration Open

09:00 Welcome

09:05 Objectives of Maintenance and Development of AS 1851-2012

09:30 Regulatory Requirements for the Maintenance of Essential Safety Measures – Duties and Obligations of Owners and Occupiers

10:30 Morning Tea

11:00 Regulatory requirements (continued)

11:45 AS 1851-2012 Administration and Records

12:15 Panel Session

12:45 Close of Regulatory Session

12:45 Lunch

DAY ONE – TECHNICAL SESSIONThis session will cover the activities required to be completed for passive fire safety systems and first attack fire equipment (fire extinguishers, fire blankets, layflat hose and fire hose reels). The session will address the changes between previous editions and the 2012 edition of AS 1851 and discuss those areas of maintenance that are often not well understood.

13:30 Passive Fire Safety Systems

14:40 Panel Session

15:00 Afternoon Tea

15:30 First Attack Fire Equipment

16:30 Panel Session

16:55 Closing Comments

17:00 Close

DAY TWO – TECHNICAL SESSIONThis session will cover the monthly, six monthly and yearly activities required to be completed for water-based fire protection systems including sprinklers, pumps, hydrants and water tanks and all activities (monthly to five-yearly) required to be completed for fire detection and alarm systems including emergency warning systems.

The session will address the changes between previous editions and the 2012 edition of AS 1851 and discuss those areas of maintenance that are often not well understood.

This session will commence with a brief overview of the regulatory requirements and the administrative requirements of AS 1851-2012 for those attendees who did not attend the Regulatory Session on Day One.

08:30 Registration Open

09:00 Welcome

09:05 Overview of Regulation, Compliance and AS 1851-2012

09:30 AS 1851-2012 – Wet Systems Requirements

10:30 Morning Tea

11:00 Wet Systems (continued)

12:15 Panel Session

12:30 Lunch

13:15 AS 1851-2012 Electrical Systems Requirements

14:40 Panel Session

14:55 Closing Comments

15:00 Close

THE SPEAKERSLeigh Gesthuizen – Pyropanel Developments Pty Ltd

Beau Hannan – Trainer and Assessor, FPA Australia

Bill Lea – Technical Director, Prime Pumps

Chris Orr – Group Engineering Services Manager, Brooks

Matthew Wright – Chief Technical Officer / Deputy CEO FPA Australia

Jarrod EdwardsDirector, Technical & Regulation at Victorian Building

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Cancellation Policy No refunds will be made however, substitutes will be permitted. Confirmation Payment must be received prior to attendance to secure your place. A tax receipt will be sent as confirmation of your registration.Disclaimer All events require a minimum number of attendance. FPA Australia will not accept any costs associated in the event of cancellation or postponement.

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Fees – Per Person Regulatory Day 1 Both Days (Prices include 10% GST) Session Only Both Sessions Day 2 All Sessions

Member $165 $275 $220 $440

Non-Member $198 $330 $264 $528

PAYMENT METHOD Fire Protection Association Australia ABN 30 005 366 576

EFT Payment – FPA Australia BSB No. 033 083 Account No. 332 932 Reference: “AS1851-VIC + Company or Your Name”

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