Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools and equipment for installing domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of domestic and residential life safety sprinkler systems.
- Identify installation requirements.
- System requirements are identified from plans, specifications and standards.
- Materials selected are to comply with standards.
- Quantities of materials required are calculated from plans and specifications.
- Materials and equipment are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Install and test system components.
- System is set out in accordance with plans, specifications and job instructions.
- Pipe supports are to comply with standards, plans and specifications.
- Fixings are installed to plans, specifications and manufacturer specifications.
- Assemblies, devices, alarms, piping and materials are installed in accordance with standards, plans and specifications.
- Jointing systems are installed in compliance with standards.
- Installed system is subjected to pressure testing in accordance with standards, plans and specifications.
- Test data is recorded in format required by plans, specifications and quality assurance procedures.
- 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.