Services
Our Fire Safety Services include:
- Portable Fire Equipment
- Fixed Fire Hydrant & Hose Reel Systems
- Fire, Smoke & Exit Doors
- Passive Fire Systems & Path of Travel
- Exit and Emergency Lighting
- Annual Safety Measures Reports
- Maintenance Determinations
- Maintenance (24 Hour Service)
- Fire Detection, Alarm & VESDA Systems
- Fire Mains Test
- Fire Resistance & Penetrations
- Annual Building Inspections
- Occupant Warning and Intercom Systems
- Building Inspections and Audits
According to Australia Standard AS 1851 Any Portable fire Extinguishers installed any commercial buildings (Offices, retail stores, warehouses, factories, etc.), in Public buildings (hospitals, schools, universities, theatres, etc.) and multi-occupancy residential buildings all need to be regularly inspected and tested.
Servicing Requirements
All extinguishers have to be inspected at six monthly intervals and if they don’t have a pressure gauge, they may need to be weighed to check they are still full. Some extinguisher types may require additional tasks to be carried out annually. Extinguishers need to be emptied, pressure tested and refilled every five years. Extinguishers must, however, be refilled, even if only partially discharged, between the five year services.
Business Owners have lawful obligation to ensure that their ESMs are maintained According to the Building Regulation 1217 of 2006. ESMs are the fire and life safety and health system in building, including fire extinguishers, fire hose reels, fire hydrant, sprinkler system, smoke alarms mechanical ventilation. They also include fire escape system such as emergency lighting, exits and exit doors.
What is required by Law?
The existing Portable fire extinguisher shall be regularly serviced at the required SIX (6) monthly intervals and marked in the service tag as required by Law 1217/2006 & AS1851
Failing to have up to date fire equipment will result in loosing full claim on your content insurance and also attract your immediate neighbours to claim liability from you for not following ESM
The building Act 1993 makes council responsible for administration and enforcement of safety and building standards throughout Victoria. For this reason building inspectors ensure compliance with maintenance requirements Noncompliance can attract significant penalties under the legislation which can exceed $50,000 in some case.
Essential Safety Measures (ESMs)
What is expected from us (TTEI)
To carry out the regular maintenance services at the required intervals on your existing Portable fire extinguisher and fire equipment as per the 1217/2006 & AS1851 and provide OHAS advise as required Lodgement of your Annual ESMs report to the appropriate Building Commission in Victoria on your behalf as required by the Law.
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Under the Building Regulations Code, Councils may impose on-the-spot fines on businesses or property owners for failing to provide adequate fire safety protection equipment and comply with minimum standards for fire protection equipment may result in penalties of up to:
- 250 points for an individual ($25,000)
- 500 points for an organization ($50,000)
Fire Panel Services
Detecting a fire early can make a difference between losing everything and keeping a loss to a minimum. That’s why it pays to count on us for your regular fire indicator panel inspections and services.
Fire Compliance Audits
Fire Safety Compliance Audits: To ensure your building complies with all relevant legislative requirements, TTEI provide Accreditor and highly trained auditors and compliance support Technician to, undertake Fire compliance Audit
Annual Reports
The Annual Fire Safety report is not a statement of compliance nor is it a document that details faults, incorrect or non-compliant installation of a fire safety measure. It is a maintenance statement, not a compliance statement.
Fire Sprinkler Testing
TTEI provides exit and emergency lighting services – installation and testing by qualified fire technicians. The testing comply with Australian standards AS2293. We design, install, repair and maintain all brands of emergency
Fire Extinguisher Service
Fire extinguisher needs to function when fire emergency occurs. So it is crucial they are regularly checked and serviced. That’s the reason why Australian Standards oversee the proper placement, installation, maintenance
Fire Hydrant Services
For safety reasons, it is required that all fire hydrants in the buildings be inspected on a biannually and Five Yearly flow tested according to AS1851. This is to insure outside factors which can affect fire hydrant operation