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Inspect and test fire pumpsets

Inspect and test fire pumpsets

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPFS3041
State Code
OCN48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to complete monthly and six-monthly routine service procedures according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment in new or existing, residential or commercial buildings to verify that fire pumpsets function as intended.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and apply compliance requirements to service operations.
  • 1.1 Identify and confirm current legislative and industry requirements against organisational service operations and adjust as required to ensure compliance.
  • 1.2 Interpret and follow the requirements of section 1 of AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
  • 1.3 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements and sustainability principles.
  • 1.4 Confirm schedule and entry to premises at arranged time with appropriate personnel and site contact.
  • 1.5 Check location and equipment for compliance with legislative and industry requirements and take action according to organisational requirements to ensure compliance.
  • 1.6 Prepare for functional inspection and testing according to identified requirements.
2 Conduct monthly and six-monthly inspections and record results.
  • 2.1 Notify appropriate site contact of entry and follow site procedures for notifying occupants and/or staff of planned fire sprinkler system test.
  • 2.2 Apply appropriate workplace procedures and risk control measures when inspecting fire pumpsets.
  • 2.3 Use manufacturers’ instructions to identify functions of fire pumpset controls and conduct inspections and tests.
  • 2.4 Isolate or disable plant and other system interfaces.
  • 2.5 Perform visual inspections according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
  • 2.6 Record fire pumpset inspection results according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
3 Conduct monthly and six-monthly tests and record results.
  • 3.1 Implement test methods for monthly and six-monthly testing.
  • 3.2 Perform routine test procedures according to the required frequency schedule to verify that the system functions as intended.
  • 3.3 Compare test results with manufacturer, legislative and industry requirements.
  • 3.4 Document results according to AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
  • 3.5 Identify, record and report any defects or non-conformances in accordance with AS 1851 Routine service of fire protection systems and equipment.
  • 3.6 Complete and forward report to relevant persons for action.
  • 3.7 Reinstate system and system interfaces according to organisational requirements.
  • 3.8 Notify site contact of completion of test and follow site procedures for notifying occupants and/or staff.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF881 CPCPFS3041A Inspect and test fire pumpsets Unit of competency