Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare documentation for annual fire systems inspections
Prepare documentation for annual fire systems inspections
Unit of competency
National Code
CPCSFS5015
CPCSFS5015
State Code
OCM32
OCM32
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
039905 - Fire Technology
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency supports annual inspections of fire systems. The unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to research the applicable regulatory requirements for existing fire systems in all types of buildings and to assess compliance documentation to determine whether requirements are met.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine the installation dates for fire systems.
- 1.1 Access, interpret and document the construction dates and modification histories of buildings to be inspected.
- 1.2 Identify the types of fire systems installed in buildings to be inspected from compliance documentation.
- 1.3 Identify the installation dates for individual fire systems in buildings to be inspected.
2 Research and interpret the applicable codes and standards.
- 2.1 Research and identify the current and historical legislation, codes and standards applicable to individual fire systems at the time of installation, or modification of the building.
- 2.2 Research and interpret the detailed requirements of applicable historical legislation, codes and standards and fire engineered solutions.
- 2.3 Document and report any disparity between historical legislation, codes and standards applicable and fire engineered solutions applicable at the installation or modification date and current fire safety requirements to relevant stakeholders.
- 2.4 Prepare checklists and notes on applicable current and historical codes and standards to assist the annual inspection process.
3 Assess and report on fire system compliance documentation.
- 3.1 Review and check schedules for the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire safety systems for compliance with current regulatory requirements.
- 3.2 Review and check documentation for regular fire systems inspection and testing activities for currency and completeness.
- 3.3 Identify and note information regarding non-compliance issues and defects.
- 3.4 Request and review documentary evidence of resolution of non-compliance issues and defects if available.
- 3.5 Prepare checklists and notes on non-compliance issues and defects identified from compliance documentation to assist the annual inspection process.
- 3.6 Prepare and process reports detailing anomalies and omissions in fire systems' compliance documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WA419 | CPCSFS5015A | Assess documentation for annual fire systems certification inspections | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGE6 | CPC50520 | Diploma of Fire Systems Design | Qualification |