MAINTENANCE

The maintenance of Fire Prevention equipment ensures that a system performs as originally designed in case of a fire. Regular inspections will not only satisfies complying with the Australian Standards but also ensures that you can rest assured in the knowledge that your fire equipment will function and perform with reliability and integrity when you need it.

Read more about the requirements of the Australian Standards by clicking here.

The Queensland Fire and Rescue Services has provided an easy-to-read summary of your maintenance requirements.

The maintenance of fire equipment is divided into 4 points:

Inspect - visual confirmation of status;
Test - confirms correct function and performance;
Prevent - minimise incidence of breakdown;
Survey - identifies that the system has not been altered, damaged or compromised in any way.

The maintenance of all fire protection systems and equipment can only be conducted by a competent and licensed authority. Fire Boar is licensed to look after all your fire needs and our staff is fully trained and authorised to service, maintain and install fire systems.

Below are some of the systems we maintain. Contact one of our representatives to enquire about your specific needs.

Fire Detection Systems

Inspect

Fire Detection systems are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.1
Frequency: monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Test

Fire Detection systems shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended. Where an alarm signal is transmitted, the alarm monitoring service provider will be advised of the test.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.2
Frequency: monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Prevent

Preventative maintenance of fire detections systems will be carried out in accordance to the Australian Standard below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.3
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Survey

Visually conducted from floor level and is intended to identify changes to the detection system or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the detection system.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.4
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Emergency Warning and Evacuation Systems (EWIS)

Inspect

EWIS are to be inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.1
Frequency: weekly, monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Test

Prevent

Preventative maintenance of fire detections systems will be carried out in accordance to the Australian Standard below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.3
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Survey

Sprinkler Systems

Inspect

Sprinkler systems are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 2.4.1.1
Frequency: weekly, monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 3 yearly

Test

Sprinkler systems shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended.
AS 1851-2005 Section 2.4.1.2
Frequency: weekly, monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 3 yearly

Prevent

This clause sets out requirements based on normal conditions: where abnormal environmental conditions are encountered, such as high ambient temperatures, large fluctuations of mains pressures or corrosive atmospheres, the frequency of preventative maintenance may need to vary to be consistent with the manufacturers' data sheets.
AS 1851-2005 Section 2.4.1.3
Frequency: yearly, 3 yearly

Survey

Visually conducted from floor level and is intended to identify changes to the sprinkler system or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the sprinkler system.
AS 1851-2005 Section 2.4.1.4
Frequency: yearly, 3 yearly

Gaseous Fire Systems (Special Hazard Systems)

Inspect

Gaseous systems are to be carried out according to the AS Section below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 11.4.1
Frequency: monthly, 6 monthly, yearly

Test

Gaseous systems shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intented. Where an alarm signal is transmitted, the alarm monitoring service provider will be advised of the test.
AS 1851-2005 Section 11.4.2
Frequency: monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Prevent

Survey

Hydrant Systems

Inspect

Fire Hydrant systems and associated fire brigade boosters are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 4.4.1
Frequency: 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Test

Fire Hydrant systems and associated fire brigade boosters shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended.
AS 1851-2005 Section 4.4.2
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Prevent

Preventative maintenance are to be carried out according to the Australian Standards below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 4.4.3
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Survey

Visually conducted to identify changes to the systems or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the fire hydrant systems.
AS 1851-2005 Section 4.4.4
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Portable & Wheeled Extinguishers

Inspect

Portable and wheeled extinguishers are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 15.4.1
Frequency: 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly, after use

Test

Portable and wheeled extinguishers shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended.
AS 1851-2005 Section 15.4.2
Frequency: 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly, after use

Prevent

Preventative maintenance are to be carried out according to the Australian Standards below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 15.4.3
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Survey

Visually conducted to identify changes to the fire extinguishers or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the fire extinguishers.
AS 1851-2005 Section 15.4.4
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Fire Blankets

Inspect

Fire Blankets are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 16.4
Frequency: 6 monthly

Fire Blankets are to be discarded after they have been used on a fire.

Fire Hose Reels

Inspect

Fire Hose Reels are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 14.4.1
Frequency: 6 monthly, yearly

Test

Fire Hose Reels shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended.
AS 1851-2005 Section 14.4.2
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Prevent

Preventative maintenance are to be carried out according to the Australian Standards below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 14.4.3
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Survey

Visually conducted to identify changes to the hose reels or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the fire hose reels.
AS 1851-2005 Section 14.4.4
Frequency: yearly, 5 yearly

Fire Doors

The inspection, test, preventative maintenance and survey of fire doors are carried out to the Australian Standard below:
AS 1851-2005 Section 17.4.3
Frequency: 3 monthly, 6 monthly, yearly

Passive Fire & Smoke Containment

AS 1851-2005 Section 17
The basis of maintenance for compartment integrity is to identify the respective vertical and horizontal barriers and their respective fire resistance level (FRL) or smoke containment requirements and to ensure all openings or service penetrations and control joints in these barriers do not compromise the performance requirements relating to fire and smoke compartmentation.

The basis of maintenance for structural fire resistance elements is to identify all the structural elements (beams, columns, girders and trusses) and their respective fire resistance level (FRL) requirements and to ensure adequate fire protection coverings are incorporated at the correct thickness and that they are in good condition.

Exit & Emergency lighting

Fire Boar can design, install, and maintain your Emergency Escape Lighting and Exit Signage systems. Contact us for an evaluation.
AS 2293.1-2005 and AS 2293.2
Frequency: 6 monthly

Sprinkler and Hydrant Pump sets

Inspect

Sprinkler, hydrant, hose reel and pressure pump sets are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 3.4.1.1
Frequency: weekly, monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Test

Sprinkler, hydrant and other (e.g. foam systems) system pump sets shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended.
AS 1851-2005 Section 3.4.2.1
Frequency: weekly, monthly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Prevent

Preventative maintenance are to be carried out according to the Australian Standards below. Lighting and batteries are to be maintained weekly*.
AS 1851-2005 Section 3.4.3
Frequency: * weekly, 6 monthly, yearly, 5 yearly

Smoke & Heat Alarm Systems

Inspect

Smoke & Heat Alarm systems are to be visually inspected to confirm its' status.
AS 1851-2005 Section 7.4.1
Frequency: 6 monthly, yearly

Test

Smoke & Heat Alarm systems shall be tested to ensure functionality and performance are as originally designed and intended. Where an alarm signal is transmitted, the alarm monitoring service provider will be advised of the test.
AS 1851-2005 Section 7.4.2
Frequency: monthly (alarm), 6 monthly, yearly

Prevent

Preventative maintenance of Smoke & Heat Alarm systems will be carried out in accordance to the Australian Standard below.
AS 1851-2005 Section 7.4.3
Frequency: yearly

Survey

Visually conducted from floor level and is intended to identify changes to the Smoke & Heat Alarm system or the building and the environment that would impair the performance of the Smoke & Heat Alarm system.
AS 1851-2005 Section 6.4.4
Frequency: yearly