Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing special hazard extinguishing systems and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Knowledge and understanding of ODS and SGG legislative and industry requirements are applied to install activities for special hazard fire suppression systems.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools and equipment for installing special hazard extinguishing systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of special hazard extinguishing systems.
- Identify installation requirements.
- System requirements are identified from job design criteria, specifications and standards.
- Components for special hazard system are selected in accordance with plans, specifications, standards, manufacturer recommendations and job requirements.
- Components and other materials are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Components are checked for compliance with standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Decommission gaseous agent containers and actuation devices.
- Gaseous agent containers and actuation devices are decommissioned according to decommissioning guidelines; organisational, customer, legislative and industry requirements; and manufacturer specifications.
- All interface actuation control devices are confirmed and isolated; and appropriate signage, documentation and lock-off are put in place.
- Manual, electrical and mechanical actuation control devices are disconnected.
- Pneumatic actuation control devices, and pilot and slave tubes and fittings are identified and disconnected.
- Transport caps on actuation outlets, plugs and locking devices are connected.
- Container bank manifold connection components are disconnected.
- Transport caps on valve outlets are connected.
- Removal and transportation of gaseous agent containers to storage or reclaim facility are organised in accordance with legislative requirements and OHS policies and procedures.
- Documentation and decommissioning sign-off requirements are completed and confirmed with relevant persons.
- Install and test special hazard systems.
- System is set out in accordance with drawings, specifications and job instructions.
- Fixings are installed to plans and manufacturer specifications.
- Pipe supports are compliant with standards, plans and specifications.
- Pipes, fittings and components are installed in accordance with plans, specifications and standards.
- Piping system is subjected to pressure testing in accordance with standards, plans and specifications.
- Test data is recorded in format required by plans, specifications and authorities' requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared, with materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with regulatory authorities and workplace requirements.