Inspection, Test And Routine Servicing

Requirements for the inspection and test of the emergency plan and associated elements developed in accordance with AS 3745, for the controlled evacuation of facilities such as buildings, structures and workplaces.

Verification of other emergency evacuation system elements relevant to emergency response will increase the likelihood of a successful evacuation.

Verification items set out in AS1851 are of an advisory nature and should be carried out as detailed in the Emergency Plan.

They may be carried out by the Emergency Planning Committee, Emergency Control Organization (ECO), a consultant, supervisor or management team at the building or site in question.

Where you can go to see what is fully required to comply?

Maintenance Standard

• NSW Work Heath and Safety Regulations 2017 ( Division 4 Emergency Plans, Part 43)

• AS1851 Section 14 Emergency Planning in Facilities

Minimum Standards of Performance

• AS3745-2010

• AS3745-2002

NB: Not all will be covered in the maintenance standard, and you sometimes have to refer to the Performance Standards to understand what is fully required.

Inspection Intervals

All routine inspections and testing shall be in accordance with AS1851, and also there are many questions that are not covered by the maintenance standards that are in the Performance Standard.