Fire Advisory

How can I be assured that my property is Compliant?

Queensland Fire Safety Legislation

Queensland currently has the following: Acts, Regulations, Building Codes, and relevant Australian
Standards and combined they assist in maintaining Fire Safety.

Compliance and Obligations

If you are an owner of, or a business or person occupying a building in Queensland, you have a legal
obligation to ensure the safety of any person in that building in the event of a fire or hazardous
material emergency’. This information is noted in the Fire and Emergency Services Act 1990 and the
Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.

Fire Safety Advisory Services

Fire Safety Advisors give advice to owners/occupants of buildings so that they are familiar with all
aspects of building fire safety. The key component of Fire Safety Advisory is to provide advice to the
owner/occupier to ensure appropriate emergency planning and execution of that planning is set into
the building’s evacuation processes.
Over and above the Routine Maintenance of Fire Safety Installations there are further legal
requirements in Queensland that need to be addressed to ensure that your property is fully compliant.
Relevant Occupier compliance will vary based on: Classification of building, Single Occupier (whole of
land lease) and or Multi Tenanted buildings (Primary and Secondary occupiers).

These requirements include:

Emergency response plans & procedures & co-ordinate these across all secondary occupiers.
Evacuation diagrams & co-ordinate these across all secondary occupiers.
First Response instruction for staff at defined intervals.
Evacuation Training for nominated person/s from each tenancy to act as wardens.
Evacuation practice on an annual basis.
Appoint a Fire Safety Advisor for relevant high occupancy buildings.

Failure to address the above requirements can leave owner/occupiers and or Building Managers very
exposed to both the risk of fire and the cost of large fines and potential liability due to non-compliant
and/or non-conforming systems. Safety is our number one priority therefore we offer our advisory
services to ensure your property is not at risk.

Risk Assessments

Completion of a Fire Safety Audit is the safest way of determining full compliance.

Safety And Fire Experts can help point you in the right direction to ensure compliance to local legislation and
Australian Standards. Alternatively, we recommend completing the Fire Safety Management Tool
document from the Queensland Fire Emergency Services to help manage any potential risks. (Insert
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Our Fire Safety Advisory Service involves a comprehensive analysis of your property to identify any
potential fire hazards and provide recommendations on how to address them. Our services include fire
risk assessments, fire safety audits, and fire safety management plans.

Our fire risk assessments involve a thorough assessment of your property to identify any potential fire
hazards and evaluate the level of risk associated with each hazard. This includes identifying potential
ignition sources, fuel sources, and any potential risks that could contribute to a fire. Our experts then
provide recommendations on how to mitigate the risks associated with each hazard.

Our fire safety audits involve a comprehensive analysis of your property to identify any potential fire
hazards and assess the adequacy of your current fire protection systems. This includes evaluating the
effectiveness of your fire alarms, fire extinguishers, and other fire protection systems. Our experts
then provide recommendations on how to improve your fire protection systems to ensure maximum
protection against fire.

We understand that every property is different, and as such, we provide customised solutions that are
tailored to meet the specific needs of your property. Our team of experts will work closely with you to
design and implement a fire safety plan that meets your specific requirements.

Our teams of skilled assessors at Safety And Fire Experts take compliance with regulatory
requirements seriously. Our services are designed to ensure that your property is fully compliant with
all relevant legislation and building codes regarding fire protection. The Building Code of Australia
(BCA) outlines the minimum requirements for fire protection systems, including the installation of fire
alarms and fire extinguishers, and the implementation of fire safety management plans, which are
reviewed in conjunction with the applicable Australian Standards and baseline data for your property.

Our services are also compliant with the relevant Australian standards, including AS1851-2012, which
outlines the frequency of inspections and maintenance requirements for fire protection systems. Our experts are highly trained and experienced in the interpretation and application of these regulations and standards, ensuring that your property always remains compliant.

We understand that the key to preventing fires and minimizing the damage they cause is through
education and training. Our training services are designed to educate property owners and staff on
how to identify potential fire hazards, prevent fires from occurring, and respond effectively in the
event of a fire.

In conclusion, our Fire Safety Advisory Services are designed to provide comprehensive fire protection
for your property and the safety of the occupants.

Contact SAFE today to keep your building and occupants safe, with South East Queensland’s most trusted Fire Protection business.