AS 3745-2010 Planning for emergencies in facilities
Standards Australia
Supersedes: AS 3745-2002 Planning for emergencies in facilities
Draft Designation: DR 10029Amended by: AS 3745-2010/Amdt 1:2014 Planning for emergencies in facilities
Amended by: AS 3745-2010 Amd 2:2018 Planning for emergencies in facilities
The objective of this Standard is to enhance the safety of people in facilities, by providing a framework for emergency planning, utilizing the built facilities as appropriate.
The objective of this revision is to make a greater distinction between emergency plans and emergency/evacuation procedures. It also includes expanded and revised sections on:
(a) developing the emergency plan;
(b) the duties of the emergency planning committee (EPC) and emergency control organization (ECO);
(c) provisions for occupants with a disability;
(d) education and training; and
(e) guidance on how to determine the size of the emergency control organization.
Changes have been made to the indemnity clauses affecting members of both the EPC and the ECO.
Facility owners, managers, occupiers and employers should obtain professional advice on the level of indemnity provided to EPC and ECO members. The EPC and ECO members should be advised of the level of indemnity provided.
Where AS 4083, Planning for emergencies—Health care facilities, is used in conjunction with this Standard, it should be noted that the nomenclature of the ECO personnel is different for patient or resident occupied areas.
Notes and examples integrated in the text of a document are used for giving additional information intended to assist the understanding or use of the document. These elements do not contain requirements or information considered indispensable for the use of the document.
The term ‘informative’ has been used in this Standard to define the application of the appendix to which it applies. An ‘informative’ appendix is only for information and guidance.
AS 3745 2010 specifies the minimum requirements for the establishment, validation and implementation of an emergency plan for a facility to provide for the safety of occupants of that facility and its visitors leading up to, and during an evacuation. Originated as AS 3745-1990. Previous edition 2002. Fourth edition 2010. Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 1 (May 2014). Reissued incorporating Amendment No. 2 (June 2018).
Contents:
Section 1: Scope And General
Section 2: Emergency Planning Committee
Section 3: Emergency Plan
Section 4: Emergency Response Procedures
Section 5: Emergency Control Organization (Eco)
Section 7: Emergency Response Exercises
Section 8: Review And Routine Servicing
Appendix A: Fire And Smoke Emergencies
Appendix B: Bomb Threat
Appendix C: Civil Disorder And Illegal Occupancy
Appendix D: Example Of A Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan (Peep)
Appendix E: Example Evacuation Diagrams
Appendix F: Guidance On Determining Eco Numbers
Appendix G: Example Of An Emergency Evacuation Exercise Observers’ Checklist
Appendix H: Example Of A Phone Threat Checklist
Emergency Management Procedures.
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Association of Consultants in Access, Australia; Australasian Fire and Emergency Service Authorities Council; Australia Post; Australian Bomb Data Centre; Department of Defence; Department of Human Services, Vic.; Fire Protection Association Australia; Physical Disability Council of Australia; Property Council of Australia; Safety Institute of Australia; University of Western Sydney.
