Fire Matters | Body Corporate
Responsibilities and Compliance
A written Fire and Evacuation Plan for the building must be in place
Every building must have a written Fire and Evacuation Plan in place. In Class 2 unit buildings, a separate Fire and Evacuation Plan is not required for each residence. In these buildings, only a common area Fire and Evacuation Plan for the entire building is required. This is the responsibility of the Managing Entity (Body Corporate).
Evacuation signs and diagrams must be displayed
Every building must have evacuation signs and diagrams. These must be displayed in a conspicuous position on the evacuation routes of the building, securely attached to a wall, and orientated to the building layout. Buildings with no common areas need to have an accommodation unit evacuation sign displayed in each unit.
Third Party Compliance Audit
Third Party Compliance Audits are an assessment carried out to ensure compliance with publicly available specification, such as the Building Fire Safety Regulations, the National Construction Code and Australian Standards. Importantly, the assessment is carried out by an independent, third party organisation that is qualified and licensed to issue certification when the assessment is successfully completed
