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Good Practice Guide

Adoption and use of AS 1851-2012

Good Practice Guide Adoption and use of AS 1851-2012 Version 1

Table of Contents 1.0 Purpose ............................................................................................................................ 3

2.0 Audience .......................................................................................................................... 3

3.0 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 4

4.0 Regulatory Issues ............................................................................................................. 5

4.1 Australian Legislative Framework .......................................................................... 5

4.2 Building Regulations in Australia ........................................................................... 6

4.3 Statutory law obligations in relation to maintenance .............................................. 7

4.4 Common Law Duty of Care .................................................................................... 8

4.5 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment ....................................... 8

4.6 Referencing of AS 1851 in legislation ..................................................................... 9

4.7 Reconciling legal obligations ............................................................................... 11

4.8 Enforcement of Statutory non-compliance ........................................................... 13

4.9 Other Enforcement Mechanisms .......................................................................... 13

5.0 Use of AS 1851 in locations other than buildings ............................................................ 13

6.0 Summary of the ability to use AS 1851-2012 ................................................................... 14

7.0 Conclusion ..................................................................................................................... 16

8.0 Disclaimer ...................................................................................................................... 16

Appendix A—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in the Australian Capital Territory ........................ 17

Appendix B—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in New South Wales .............................................. 19

Appendix C—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in the Northern Territory ...................................... 22

Appendix D—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Queensland ...................................................... 25

Appendix E—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in South Australia ................................................. 29

Appendix F—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Tasmania .......................................................... 32

Appendix G—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Victoria ............................................................ 34

Appendix H—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Western Australia ............................................. 37

Appendix I—List of referenced documents .............................................................................. 39



1.0 Purpose

2.0 Audience



3.0 Introduction



4.0 Regulatory Issues

4.1 Australian Legislative Framework



4.2 Building Regulations in Australia

Act •Act of parliament

•Establishes the Law

•Primary legislation

Regulation •Authorised by an Act

•Therefore there is a Lawful requirement to comply with provisions

•Sets maintenance requirements

•May reference Codes and Standards

Codes •Compliance only compulsory if referenced by an Act or

Regulation

•Sets minimum technical requirements

•May reference other Codes and Standards

Standards •Standards are generally voluntary when first published

•Compliance only compulsory if referenced by an Act or Regulation or a referenced Code

•May be considered as Quasi Regulations in the absence of direct referencing by an Act or Regulation

•Can be used to meet a common law duty of care



4.3 Statutory law obligations in relation to maintenance



4.4 Common Law Duty of Care

4.5 Maintenance of Fire Protection Systems and Equipment



4.6 Referencing of AS 1851 in legislation



4.7 Reconciling legal obligations

Legislative Compliance

Building and Fire

Workplace Health &

Safety

Common Law Duty of Care

Dangerous Goods

Industry Specific



4.8 Enforcement of Statutory non-compliance

4.9 Other Enforcement Mechanisms

5.0 Use of AS 1851 in locations other than buildings



6.0 Summary of the ability to use AS 1851-2012



Important Note: This table reflects the standard provisions in each jurisdictions’ legislative framework that apply without taking into consideration the opportunities that may exist to develop alternative solutions for undertaking maintenance that may allow for the use of AS 1851-2012.



7.0 Conclusion

8.0 Disclaimer



Appendix A—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in the Australian Capital Territory

1.0 Statutory law obligations

2.0 Adopting and using the latest version of AS 1851

Important Note: Due to the complex nature of legislation, the advice provided below should only be considered as a guide and may not be appropriate in all circumstances. Further advice may be required from the appropriate authority having jurisdiction to confirm if an alternative approach to the maintenance of fire protection systems and equipment is available or required for a particular site.



3.0 Links to documents and contact information

http://www.esa.act.gov.au/

http://www.legislation.act.gov.au/

http://esa.act.gov.au/actfr/

http://www.actpla.act.gov.au/



Appendix B—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in New South Wales


Division 1 Identifes EFSM

•Included in a Fire Safety Schedule

•Included in the essential services list from previous legislaton

Division 6 Identifies

Maintenenace Requirements

•Different requirements for EFSMs included in a schedule from those not in a schedule

Division 5 Establishes

Annual Reporting Requirements

Part 9 Environmental Planning and Assessment Regulation 2000





http://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/

http://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/



Appendix C—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in the Northern Territory


1.1 Building Act and Regulations




1.2 Fire and Emergency Act and Regulations





http://www.dcm.nt.gov.au/

http://www.dcm.nt.gov.au/

http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/

http://www.lands.nt.gov.au/



Appendix D—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Queensland


Fire and Rescue Service Act

Part 9A Division 2

Building Fire Safety

Regulations Part 5

Queensland Development

Code MP 6.1




1.1 Buildings constructed after 12 September 2005

1.2 Buildings constructed before 12 September 2005



1.3 Additional requirements for water based systems


QDC part MP 6.1

For All Buildings

PFSI’s to AS 1851-2005

Passive PFSI’s to Schedule 1

Multiple options based on building

class

Emergency Lighting to AS/NZS

2293.2-1995

For Buildings approved prior to

AS 1851-2005

PFSI’s to Standard applicable at

approval

PFSI’s to Manufacturer or qualified person

instructions

In both situations

PFSI’s subject to Alternative

Solution

As per QDC or Alternative

Solution




http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/

http://www.dsdip.qld.gov.au/

http://www.fire.qld.gov.au/

http://www.hpw.qld.gov.au/



Appendix E—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in South Australia


1.1 Minister’s Specification SA 76 Maintenance and testing of safety installations. Schedule of essential safety provisions





http://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/

http://www.sa.gov.au/

http://www.mfs.sa.gov.au/

http://www.cfs.sa.gov.au/

http://www.dpti.sa.gov.au/



Appendix F—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Tasmania







http://www.thelaw.tas.gov.au/

http://workplacestandards.tas.gov.au/home

http://www.fire.tas.gov.au/

http://workplacestandards.tas.gov.au/home



Appendix G—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Victoria





1.1 Buildings constructed before 1 July 1994

1.2 Buildings constructed after 1 July 1994

Building Regulations 2006 Part 12 Division 1

Subdivision 1

Post 1 July 1994

Regulation 1203

Owner to maintain ESM’s as condition of

Occupancy Permit

Regulation 1205

Owner to maintain ESM’s in accordance

with Maintenance Determination

Subdivision 2

Pre 1 July 1994

Regulation 1217

Owner to maintain ESM’s to fulfil original

purpose

Subdivision 3

Regulation 1218

Occupiers responsible for exits and paths of

travel to exits





http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/

http://www.buildingcommission.com.au/



Appendix H—Guide to using AS 1851-2012 in Western Australia







http://www.slp.wa.gov.au/legislation

http://www.buildingcommission.wa.gov.au/



Appendix I—List of referenced documents

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