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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine requirement, scope and outcome of inspection
   • Requirement for inspection is determined
   • Scope of inspection is determined based on organisation's requirements relating to the inspection
2. Identify the fire safety systems on the building plan and associated documentation and locate the actual systems in the building
   • Class of building and nature of occupancy is identified
   • Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation
   • Using the building plans and associated documentation, the fire safety systems are located in the building
   • Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded
3. Verify the actual fire safety systems with the building plan and associated documentation
   • The building plan and associated documentation are compared with the actual location of the building's fire safety systems
   • Variations between the building plans and associated documentation and actual locations are recorded
4. Review compliance of the building fire safety systems
   • Building fire safety systems are checked against design requirements and relevant standards
   • Building emergency organisation's structure is checked against design requirements and relevant standards
   • Maintenance procedures and log books are checked against design requirements and relevant standards
   • Variations to design requirements and relevant standards are noted and reported
5. Assess the operation and maintenance of the fire safety systems
   • Maintenance requirements are identified and examined
   • Maintenance records are located and examined
   • Fire safety systems are tested in conjunction with a building representative and recorded and reported in accordance with the organisation's and/or owner/occupier requirements
6. Report on the inspection of the building fire safety system
   • Variations to building plans and associated documentation are described
   • Information on the review of the building's fire safety systems compliance is provided
   • Reports are distributed according to the organisation's policies, legislative requirements and/or owner/occupier requirements
7. Determine the requirement, scope and outcome of inspection
   • Class of building is identified in accordance with the Building Code of Australia.
   • Methodology for conducting the inspection is determined.
8. Identify the fire safety systems on the building plan and associated documentation, and locate the actual systems in the building
   • Fire safety systems and components are correctly identified on the building plans and associated documentation.
   • Using the building plans and associated documentation, fire safety systems are located in the building.
   • Variations between the plans and the actual locations are recorded.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

interpret building plans in relation to fire safety systems locate and identify components of the building fire safety system operate and reinstate fire safety systems in accordance with organisational requirements

Required Knowledge

building evacuation systems egress routes and housekeeping practices maintenance procedures methods of operation of fire suppression systems relevant manufacturer specifications relevant standards role of emergency management organisation specific building design requirements types of detection and alarm systems types of fire suppression systems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessment must confirm the ability to compare the buildings actual fire safety system against the system on the building plans and associated documentation inspect and determine the buildings fire safety system against design requirements or other relevant standards apply knowledge of building regulations in the area of responsibility apply knowledge of the Building Code of Australia report on the inspection and highlight variations Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Context of assessment Competency should be assessed onthejob through actual inspections Specific resources for assessment Access is required to site building plans and associated documentation for an actual inspection
Method of assessment	In a public safety environment assessment is usually conducted via direct observation in a training environment or in the workplace via subject matter supervision andor mentoring which is typically recorded in a competency workbook Assessment is completed using appropriately qualified assessors who select the most appropriate method of assessment Assessment may occur in an operational environment or in an agencyapproved simulated work environment Forms of assessment that are typically used include direct observation interviewing the candidate journals and workplace documentation third party reports from supervisors written or oral questions

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Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Class of building must include:	buildings and structures, as defined in the Building Code of Australia
Fire safety systems must include:	emergency egress systems (emergency lifts, emergency lighting and power systems, emergency vehicular access, emergency warning and intercommunication system, exit and egress pathways, exit doors, exit signs) fire detection and alarm systems fire sprinkler systems
and may also include:	building control systems building design requirements communications systems emergency vehicle access–egress systems emergency warning and intercommunication system (EWIS) fire/emergency control centres/rooms fire resisting structures/compartmentation fire suppression systems (including hydrants and boosters) smoke hazard management
Relevant standards must include:	Building Code of Australia organisational procedures relevant AS/NZ standards relevant building regulations
and may also include:	manufacturer specifications

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