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Specifies requirements for the installation of domestic solid fuel burning appliances that can be fully assembled prior to being transported to the installation site; does not cover the installation of appliances that have to be assembled in situ, or appliances with electrically driven fuel stoker systems.
Sets out requirements for inspection, testing, preventive maintenance and survey of fire protection systems and equipment.
These Regulations may be cited as the Work Health and Safety Regulations 2011. (FEDERAL legislation.)
Sets out minimum requirements for the design, construction, installation and commissioning of mechanical smoke control systems in buildings; specific methods of smoke control are defined and the appropriate requirements specified for each.
Specifies requirements for the design, installation, maintenance and testing of lightning protection on common structures, and for electrical and electronic systems within those structures for the protection of people and property from the hazards of lightning.
Sets out requirements for skimmer boxes and other permanent water outlets in swimming pools and spas.
Specifies requirements for the design, installation and commissioning and testing of fire hydrant installations that are used for the protection of buildings, structures, storage yards, marinas and associated moored vessels, wharves, and plant.
This practice note provides guidance about applying the flood provisions in planning schemes including the preparation of policy, identifying land affected by flooding, preparing a local floodplain development plan and the application and operation of the flood provisions, including the preparation of schedules.
This checklist can be used by persons conducting a business or undertaking, principle contractors, and site supervisors to conduct basic inspections to look for common working at heights hazards.
The purpose of this Part is to help to ensure the safe occupation of buildings by setting appropriate performance standards for the maintenance of prescribed fire safety installations; commissioning and maintenance of water-based fire safety installations; and keeping of appropriate records of the commissioning and maintenance.